Hamas, Israel and Gaza

Israel-Hamas ceasefire live updates: Four female hostages return to Israel
Latest news and live updates on the Gaza ceasefire deal as four female hostages are set to be released. The hostages are all Israeli soldiers.
Hamas frees 4 female Israeli soldiers as part of the Gaza ceasefire
Israel is set to release 200 Palestinian prisoners or detainees later in the day as part of the ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.
Four more Israeli hostages released by Hamas as ceasefire continues to hold
Four female Israeli soldiers who were taken hostage by Hamas in the terrorist attack on October 7 have been released.
Hamas releases 4 female hostages as part of Israel ceasefire deal
The terrorist group Hamas released four more hostages from Gaza on Saturday under a ceasefire deal with Israel that took effect nearly a week ago.
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Four female hostages released by Hamas return to Israel
The hostages were freed in a heavily staged handover, ahead of the expected release of 200 Palestinian prisoners.
The four female Israeli soldiers released by Hamas
The Palestinian militant group Hamas released four Israeli female soldiers on Saturday, who will be exchanged for 200 Palestinian prisoners incarcerated in Israeli jails.
Hamas Releases Four Female Israeli Soldiers Under Gaza Cease-Fire Deal
The hostages are the second set to be released since the multiphase agreement came into effect, raising hopes for a lasting end to the war.
Israel receives names of four female hostages Hamas is due to release Saturday
Hamas said that it intends to release Karina Ariev, Daniella Gilboa, Naama Levy and Liri Albag on Saturday. All four of the women were serving as Israel Defense Forces soldiers at the time of their kidnapping.
Hamas releases four Israeli hostages in second swap
The four soldiers were all stationed at an observation post on the edge of Gaza and abducted by Hamas fighters who overran their base during the attack on Israel on Oct. 7, 2023.
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Israel and Hamas Set to Exchange More Hostages and Prisoners
Hamas said on Friday that it would release four female soldiers held hostage for over a year in Gaza. Under the terms of a cease-fire deal, Israel would be expected to release around 200 Palestinian prisoners.
Four Israeli Women Soldiers Freed by Hamas in Second Gaza Swap
Hamas handed over to the Red Cross four female Israeli soldiers it had held captive in Gaza, live TV images showed, setting up the second swap of a ceasefire under which hundreds of jailed Palestinian militants are set to go free.
Hamas reemerges in Gaza, badly bruised but still with influence
The return of fighters to Gaza streets highlights how Israeli bombardment has failed to achieve Netanyahu’s goal or ...
Hamas Names Four Hostages It Says Will Be Released Saturday
Hamas identified four female soldiers abducted from a military base as those who will be freed in the next exchange for ...