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Hamas Delays Hostage Release, Threatening Fragile Gaza Ceasefire
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Hamas Delays Hostage Release, Threatening Fragile Gaza Ceasefire

Hamas said Monday it will delay the further release of hostages in the Gaza Strip after accusing Israel of violating a fragile ceasefire that now faces its most serious crisis since it began three weeks ago. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is under heavy pressure to secure the release of remaining hostages after three Israelis freed Saturday came home emaciated after 16 months in captivity. Yet in a sign of the precarious nature of the truce, the Israeli military said late Monday it had cance
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Hamas Set to Release Three More Israeli Hostages Amid Ceasefire Deal
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Hamas Set to Release Three More Israeli Hostages Amid Ceasefire Deal

Hamas is expected to release three more Israeli hostages on Saturday in the Gaza Strip in exchange for Palestinian prisoners held by Israel. They have been named by Hamas as male civilians Eli Sharabi, Ohad Ben Ami and Or Levy. So far, 18 hostages have been freed since the ceasefire began on 19 January with Israel in return releasing 383 prisoners. Hamas says another 183 are to be returned on Saturday. Some 33 hostages and 1,900 prisoners are due to be freed by the end of the first stage of t
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Hamas has agreed to free three Israeli hostages, according to Israel.
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Hamas has agreed to free three Israeli hostages, according to Israel.

Hamas is scheduled to release three Israeli hostages on Thursday, comprising two women and an 80-year-old man, along with five Thai nationals who were taken during the attack on October 7, 2023. The Hostages Families Forum has reported that it has received confirmation regarding the release of these eight individuals. This forum is a volunteer organization established by the families of the abductees following the incident. Among those set to be released is Arbel Yehoud, 29, who Israeli offici
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Hamas Releases 3 Hostages Under Cease-Fire Agreement with Israel
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Hamas Releases 3 Hostages Under Cease-Fire Agreement with Israel

Hamas released three Israeli hostages to the Red Cross on Sunday, Israeli state media reported, hours after a Gaza ceasefire took effect. Romi Gonen, 24, Emily Demari, 27, and Doron Steinbrecher, 31, were freed to the Red Cross, which will then deliver them to the Israeli Defense Forces. A crowd watched the ongoing saga in Tel Aviv, cheering as good news emerged 15 months after the Oct. 7 massacre of civilians by Hamas. Israel is expected to free some 90 Palestinian prisoners in return. Earli
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Israel and Hamas Reach Ceasefire and Hostage Deal After 15 Months of War
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Israel and Hamas Reach Ceasefire and Hostage Deal After 15 Months of War

Israel and Hamas have agreed a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal following 15 months of war, mediators Qatar and the US say. Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdul Rahman Al Thani said the agreement would come into effect on Sunday so long as it was approved by the Israeli cabinet. US President Joe Biden said it would "halt the fighting in Gaza, surge much needed-humanitarian assistance to Palestinian civilians, and reunite the hostages with their families". Israeli Prime Minis
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