Who are the American hostages in Gaza set to be released?
Phase one of the deal states that Hamas officials will release a total of 33 hostages, many of whom are children, women and people over 50. In return, Israeli officials will release 50 Palestinian prisoners held in their jails for every Israeli female soldier released by Hamas, and 30 Palestinian prisoners for other hostages held by Hamas.
Hamas set to free 8 more hostages, including 80-year-old Israeli man, officials say
The expected release will keep up the momentum of the fragile ceasefire​ between Israel and the militant Hamas group that paused the 15-monthlong war in Gaza.
How Many Hostages Remain in Gaza, and When Could They Be Released?
Citizens of Israel, the United States, Britain, Mexico, Thailand and other countries were among about 250 people abducted in the Oct. 7, 2023 raids into Israel.
Hamas is set to free 3 Israelis and 5 Thais in next hostage release, officials say
Officials from Israel and Hamas say the militant group will release three Israelis, including two women and an 80-year-old man, and five Thai nationals.
Who are the hostages being released in the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal?
President Biden released a statement following the Israel-Hamas ceasefire announcement Wednesday, saying release of American hostages will be included in the agreement.
What We Know About the Releases of Hostages From Gaza
Hamas freed four female soldiers on Saturday, in the second release in a hostage-for-prisoner swap outlined by the cease-fire deal with Israel.
American hostages could be released first under potential Gaza ceasefire
As hopes for a potential ceasefire between Israel and Hamas hangs in the balance, so do the lives of three American hostages still being held captive in Gaza.
Three Israeli hostages released by Hamas as ceasefire in 15-month-long war in Gaza begins
A truce in the brutal war that began with the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas attacks trades 3 Israeli hostages for 100 Palestinian prisoners. No American is on the list.
Israel Receives List of Gaza Hostages to Be Released on Thursday, PM Office Says
Israel has received a list of hostages who will be released on Thursday from Gaza, the Prime Minister's office said on Wednesday. The office did not provide further details. Copyright 2025 Thomson Reuters.
Israel says eight of the remaining hostages to be released by Hamas in phase one of deal are dead
Eight of the remaining hostages set to be released by Hamas in the first phase of a ceasefire agreement with Israel are dead, according to an Israeli government spokesperson.
Hamas Will Release Three More Hostages Thursday Under Gaza Cease-Fire Deal
Hamas on Wednesday gave to Israel the names of the next three hostages to be freed, including Arbel Yehoud, a female civilian whose freedom has been a point of tension.
When Will American Hostages in Gaza Come Home? What We Know
The Israeli government believes that at least 98 hostages are still being held in Gaza by Hamas, although the figure may ...
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These are the U.S. citizens held hostage in Gaza
In a statement after Wednesday's announcement of the ceasefire, the families of American hostages in Gaza thanked ...
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Hostages Daniela Gilboa, Liri Albag, Naama Levy and Karina Ariev released from Gaza in choreographed ceremony
Hamas released four hostages on Saturday in a choreographed ceremony in Gaza, making them the second group of captives to go ...
Egypt's president rejects Trump's suggestion that it take in Palestinians from Gaza
Egypt's president has rejected a suggestion by U.S. President Donald Trump that his country take in displaced Palestinians ...