Hamas, Israel and hostages

Freed Israeli hostages made final act of defiance to spoil Hamas’ photo op
The female Israeli hostages who were freed on Saturday disobeyed their Hamas captors and made victory poses during the hand-off ceremony to spoil the terrorists’ photo-op, one of their fathers revealed.
Four more Israeli hostages released by Hamas as ceasefire continues to hold
Hamas released four Israeli hostages in Gaza early Saturday in exchange for 200 Palestinian prisoners to be released later in the day. It was the second release to occur as part of the ceasefire agreement that began last weekend. Israel followed with the release of 200 Palestinian prisoners.
Hamas to release more hostages after Israel receives list of detainees
Hamas will release more Israeli hostages this week, officials said Monday, including Agam Berger, who was not released along with four of her colleagues on Saturday.
Former Hamas hostage Naama Levy breaks silence in first message since her release
Naama Levy, one of the four IDF soldiers released from Hamas captivity on Saturday, writes a message of gratitude in her first statement since arriving home.
‘I am finally at home’: Freed Israeli hostage Naama Levy shares message
A freed Israeli hostage says she drew “hope and strength” from other captives while she was being held by Hamas in Gaza.
'I saw how you were fighting for me!' Naama Levy shares first post since release from Gaza
"I’m safe and protected, surrounded by family and friends, and feeling better with each passing day," Levy wrote.
Brother of Israeli hostage set to be freed by Hamas fears loved one is already dead: report
The brother of one of the Israeli hostages set to be freed in the first phase of the cease-fire deal told the Knesset that ...
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IDF chief said to hail approval of ‘painful’ Gaza deal, hint fighting could resume
In leaked comments from Knesset committee, outgoing IDF chief defends staying on job until now, urges 'effective sanctions' ...
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Senior Hamas Leader Reappears Seemingly Alive And Well Months After Israel Announced His Death: Report
A senior Hamas commander has reappeared in a new video, seemingly alive and well after the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) ...
Hope for 2nd hostage release as Hamas names IDF captives to be freed
Hamas has named 4 female Israeli soldiers it says will be freed as part of the second hostage-prisoner swap, as the Gaza ...
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Hamas to release IDF soldier, civilian woman before Saturday but no info on US citizen Keith's freedom
Hamas wanted 50 of its men in Israeli jails to be released for letting IDF personnel Agam Berger go, reports said ...
Hamas propaganda video showing smiling hostages condemned by IDF: ‘Cruelty’
A twisted propaganda video Hamas terrorists published in an attempt to spin the four hostages’ release Saturday in a celebratory light after they were held 477 days in captivity was slammed by IDF ...
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IDF spokesman: Hamas did not keep the deal
IDF spokesman Daniel Hagari says there is great concern over fate of Bibas family. 'Israel expects to receive certainty on ...
Ceasefire disputes between Israel and Hamas, Hezbollah throw region into turmoil
The ceasefire agreement between Israel, Hamas and Hezbollah is in new jeopardy Sunday as various groups slow walk ...
IDF: Hamas failed to uphold agreement, worried over Bibas family's wellbeing
We remain steadfast in our determination to bring home Arbel Yehud, as well as Shiri Bibas and her two young children, Kfir ...