39 h. ago Two more hostage bodies released as US warns Hamas planning attack on Palestinians

It comes as Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu increases pressure on the militant group to speed up the retrieval of remains under their ceasefire.

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6 d. ago Israeli hostages and Palestinian detainees reunited with families

The final 20 Israeli hostages have reunited with their families after being released by Hamas in exchange for nearly 2000 Palestinian prisoners and detainees.

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6 d. ago Gaza hostage release as it happened: Hamas releases 20 living hostages taken during October 7 attacks; Trump calls for Netanyahu to be pardoned on corruption charges in Israeli parliament address

All 20 living hostages held by Hamas and thousands of Palestinian prisoners held by Israel walked free as part of a ceasefire pausing two years of war in Gaza. Follow our live coverage.

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6 d. ago Hostages and prisoners have been exchanged. What now for Gaza?

There was elation when the hostages were released, but difficult questions remain, including whether Hamas will disarm and who will govern Gaza – highlighting the fragility of an agreement.

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6 d. ago Once hostages and prisoners are freed, what happens next in Gaza?

There was elation when the hostages were released, but difficult questions remain including whether Hamas will disarm and who will govern Gaza – highlighting the fragility of an agreement.

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6 d. ago Gaza hostage release live updates: Hamas releases 20 living hostages taken during October 7 attacks; Trump calls for Netanyahu to be pardoned on corruption charges in Israeli parliament address

All 20 living hostages held by Hamas and thousands of Palestinian prisoners held by Israel walked free as part of a ceasefire pausing two years of war in Gaza. Follow our live coverage.

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6 d. ago Matan Zangauker sees his mother after being released by Hamas

For the first time in two years, Matan Zangauker is reunited with his mother following the deal which included the release of all the Israeli hostages by Hamas.

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6 d. ago Gaza hostage release live updates: Hamas releases 20 living hostages taken during October 7 attacks; Trump addresses Israeli parliament

All 20 living hostages held by Hamas and thousands of Palestinian prisoners held by Israel walked free as part of a ceasefire pausing two years of war in Gaza. Follow our live coverage.

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6 d. ago Gaza hostage release live updates: Hamas releases all 20 hostages taken during October 7 attacks; Trump addresses Israeli parliament

All 20 living hostages held by Hamas and thousands of Palestinian prisoners held by Israel walked free as part of a ceasefire pausing two years of war in Gaza. Follow our live coverage.

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7 d. ago Gaza hostage release live updates: All October 7 hostages released by Hamas; Trump lands in Israel, speaks at Israeli parliament

Benjamin Netanyahu and Donald Trump embraced on the ground in Tel Aviv as Israelis marked the long-awaited release of hostages from Hamas. Follow our live coverage here.

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7 d. ago Gaza hostage release live updates: All October 7 hostages released by Hamas; Trump lands in Israel, expected to meet families, speak at Israeli parliament

Benjamin Netanyahu and Donald Trump embraced on the ground in Tel Aviv as Israelis marked the long-awaited release of hostages from Hamas. Follow our live coverage here.

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7 d. ago Gaza hostage release live updates: Trump lands in Israel as first seven of 20 hostages released by Hamas; Red Cross operation continues in southern Gaza

Hamas is set to release 20 living Israeli hostages that were captured during the October 7, 2023, attack, as US President Donald Trump heads to Israel ahead of the handover. Follow our live coverage here.

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7 d. ago Gaza hostage release live updates: Names of first seven hostages released by Hamas revealed as Red Cross operation gets under way in Gaza; Trump set to land in Middle East

Hamas is set to release 20 living Israeli hostages that were captured during the October 7, 2023, attack, as US President Donald Trump heads to Israel ahead of the handover. Follow our live coverage here.

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7 d. ago Gaza hostage release live updates: Israelis gather in Tel Aviv as Hamas publishes names of hostages set to be released; Trump travels to Middle East

Hamas is set to release 20 living Israeli hostages that were captured during the October 7, 2023, attack, as US President Donald Trump heads to Israel ahead of the handover. Follow our live coverage here.

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7 d. ago Gaza hostage release live updates: Hamas set to free Israeli hostages from October 7 attacks following Trump peace deal negotiations; US president travels to Middle East

Hamas is set to release 20 living Israeli hostages that were captured during the October 7, 2023, attack, as US President Donald Trump heads to Israel ahead of the handover. Follow our live coverage here.

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8 d. ago Hamas hostage release is on track, but its fighters mobilise in Gaza

Ahead of the release of Israeli hostages, thousands rallied in Tel Aviv at an event attended by Donald Trump’s daughter, Ivanka, and her husband, Jared Kushner.

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1 week ago Hamas agrees to release all Israeli hostages as Trump announces Gaza deal

The agreement covers the “first phase” of a plan to stop the fighting in the Gaza Strip after two years of bloody conflict, with hostages to be released soon.

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2 w. ago Trump orders Israel to stop bombing Gaza after Hamas agrees to release hostages

Hamas says it has accepted some elements of the US President’s plan to end the war, but that others require further consultation.

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2 w. ago Hamas agrees to release all remaining Israeli hostages after Trump issues ultimatum

Hamas said it has accepted some elements of US President Donald Trump’s plan to end the war in the Gaza Strip, including releasing all remaining hostages, but that others require further consultations among Palestinians.

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