Hamas gave the three hostages ‘gift bags’ upon their release. This is what was inside
Full List of Israeli Hostages Released by Hamas as Ceasefire Moves Forward
Hamas says next hostages will be released on Saturday as scheduled
Hamas Is Effectively Back in Control in Gaza
After Israeli troops stood down when a cease-fire came into effect in the Gaza Strip, Hamas began sending thousands of its forces into the streets in a show of force.
After 15 months of war, Hamas still rules over what remains of Gaza
As a ceasefire brought calm to Gaza's ruined cities, Hamas was quick to emerge from hiding. The militant group has not only survived 15 months of war with Israel — among the deadliest and most destructive in recent memory — but it remains firmly in control of the coastal territory that now resembles an apocalyptic wasteland.
Hamas Official Says Group Is Ready for ‘Dialogue With America’
In a rare move hours after the cease-fire took effect, one senior Hamas official said the group wants to engage the new Trump administration.
‘Where’s my mum?’: Israeli hostages held by Hamas reunited with their mothers in emotional video
Emily Damari, Romi Gonen, and Doron Steinbrecher were the first three Israeli hostages released in phase one of the ceasefire-hostage deal between Israel and Hamas.
Freed Israeli hostage speaks out for first time, says she has 'returned to my life' following Hamas captivity
Emily Damari, one of the first hostages freed by Hamas in the cease-fire agreement, is speaking out for the first time following her release.
Israel, Hamas cease-fire deal could enable rearming of Gaza terrorists
As the cease-fire deal is underway between Israel and Hamas terrorists, some military and political commentators in Israel are worried that the deal will enable the Iran-backed terror group to rearm.
Hamas Releases Three Israeli Hostages as Ceasefire Moves Forward
Israel and Hamas have initiated the first of several hostage and prisoner exchanges that will take place as part of a ceasefire deal.
Diplomacy Is All Hamas Has Left in the Arsenal
For the Islamist militant group, armed struggle now looks like a dead end. Its future in Gaza depends on the civilian politburo.
Freed British hostage Emily Damari says she is 'happiest person in the world' after release from Hamas captivity
Freed British hostage Emily Damari has said she is the “happiest person in the world ” after she was released by Hamas as part of a ceasefire agreement with Israel. The 28-year-old was captured during the terror group’s surprise attack on October 7, 2023 and her family has described the battle for her release as “ongoing torture”.
Hamas hands over three hostages as Gaza truce begins
A long-awaited ceasefire has started in Gaza following a three-hour delay, bringing respite to the besieged enclave after a bloody 15 months. Follow for live updates.
Who are the hostages being released in the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal?
President Biden released a statement following the Israel-Hamas ceasefire announcement Wednesday, saying release of American hostages will be included in the agreement.