Gaza, Hamas and Israel

Gaza ceasefire begins, Hamas names three Israeli hostages to be released in first phase
No American is on the initial hostage release list provided by Hamas, nor is two-year-old Kfir Bibas - the red-headed baby taken in the Oct. 7, 2023, attacks who has garnered global attention.
Ceasefire between Israel and Hamas takes effect in Gaza as Israelis await first hostage release
The ceasefire was delayed after Israel said Hamas had failed to produce the names of the first three hostages expected to be released on Sunday under the truce.
Deadline passes without Gaza ceasefire as Hamas fails to provide names of first hostages to be freed
Israeli PM Netanyahu said Hamas had not lived up to its commitment to provide the names of the three hostages it was set to release later on Sunday in exchange for scores of Palestinian prisoners.
Israel-Hamas cease-fire to go into effect Sunday morning, officials say
CAIRO — The cease-fire between Hamas and Israel will go into effect Sunday at 8:30 a.m. local time, mediator Qatar announced Saturday, as families of hostages held in Gaza braced for news of loved ones, Palestinians prepared to receive freed detainees, and humanitarian groups rushed to set up a surge of aid.
Israel approves a ceasefire with Hamas with the first set of hostages due out Sunday
The Israeli government has approved a ceasefire and hostage deal with Hamas, leading to a possible end to 15 months of a devastating war in Gaza that spread to other parts of the Middle East.
Hamas Releases Names Of 3 Israeli Women Hostages To Be Freed Sunday
Hamas's armed wing on Sunday released the names of three Israeli women hostages to be freed on Sunday as part of a ceasefire deal which has still not come into effect.
Emily Damari: Sole British hostage named by Hamas as one of three to be released
Sole British hostage named by Hamas as one of three to be released - The 28-year-old British-Israeli was kidnaped during the October 7 attack and has been a hostage for 470 days.
Hamas to release three female hostages after ceasefire takes effect
As the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas comes into effect Sunday, the families of three female Israeli hostages are waiting for the release of their members, including Romi Gonen, 24, who was abducted from a music festival and appeared on the Hamas list.
Last remaining British hostage named by Hamas as one of three set to be released
The last remaining British hostage in Gaza has been named by Hamas as one of three people set to be released on Sunday. A ceasefire deal, which promised the phased release of hostages as well as a pause in the 15-month Israel-Hamas war,
Hamas reveals names of 3 hostages they will release Sunday as cease-fire deal goes into effect after delay
Israeli hostages held captive by Hamas for over a year have been freed as the cease-fire deal between Israel and Hamas went into effect despite an 11th-hour snag threatening to upend the fragile
BREAKING: Hamas names 3 Israeli women hostages to be freed, potentially clearing way for Gaza ceasefire
The Hamas militant group announced on Sunday its intention to release three Israeli women hostages — Romi Gonen, Emily Damari, and Doron Steinbrecher — as part of an agreement brokered to facilitate a temporary ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.
Israel-Hamas live updates: Israel and Hamas begin a ceasefire after last-minute delay
Ceasefire in Gaza that was expected to begin today hit delays, possibly stalling the hostage release; the Israeli military ...
What to know about the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas
The ceasefire between Israel and Hamas is set to begin on Sunday, pausing the devastating 15-month war between Israel and the ...
Gazans cheer as ceasefire between Israel and Hamas kicks off
Thousands of Palestinians burst into the streets across Gaza as a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas began on Sunday, some in ...
Israel-Gaza Ceasefire Begins Following Three-Hour Delay; Gazans Begin To Return Home
The long-awaited ceasefire in Gaza came into effect Sunday morning, after a delay of nearly three hours from the expected ...
Middle East latest: Gaza ceasefire is delayed over dispute between Hamas and Israel
The Israeli military says it “continues to attack” inside the Gaza Strip as a dispute with Hamas delayed the start of a ...
What to Know About the Israel-Hamas War Cease-Fire Deal
The deal is set to pause fighting in Gaza for six weeks as well as lead to the release of 33 hostages and hundreds of ...
Netanyahu says Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal has been finalized after blaming Hamas for "last-minute crisis"
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office announced that Israel's negotiating team had finalized a deal on the ...