Hamas, Israel and hostages

Hamas to free first 3 Israeli hostages Sunday when cease-fire takes effect
The first three hostages held by Hamas and some in captive by Israel are scheduled to be exchanged following the cessation of hostilities Sunday.
What to know about the hostages and cease-fire deal between Israel and Hamas set to begin Sunday
Israel and Hamas finalize a historic cease-fire and hostage deal set to begin Sunday. The agreement includes phased releases, intense negotiations and ongoing security concerns.
Israeli government approves Gaza ceasefire, hostage deal, set to take effect Sunday
Under the deal, a six-week ceasefire would take effect on Sunday, with the first of a series of hostage-for-prisoner exchanges coming shortly after.
Israel Prepares to Receive Hostages Held in Gaza for Over a Year
Hospitals and health officials have been preparing isolated areas where the hostages can begin recuperating, and there are concerns that the returning captives may be malnourished.
Israel approves ceasefire and hostage release deal with Hamas, beginning Sunday
Israel’s government approved a ceasefire and hostage release deal with Hamas, paving the way for the agreement to take effect Sunday and potentially signalling a new chapter in a bloody 15-month conflict that has enflamed the Middle East.
Daughter of one of the oldest Israeli hostages hopes for answers in ceasefire deal
As one of the oldest hostages taken by Hamas, Oded Lifshitz would be among the first to be released under a ceasefire deal.
Israel's cabinet approves ceasefire and hostage release deal with Hamas
The deal is expected to begin Sunday, with the exchange of several hostages held in Gaza for a number of Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails.
ALAN DERSHOWITZ: The Israel Hostage Deal Is Extortion
The decision by the Israeli government to make significant concessions to the Hamas kidnappers should never be called a “deal.”
Who are the American 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.
Israel’s cabinet approves ceasefire and hostage deal
The Israeli Prime Minister’s office confirmed that a deal has been agreed upon with Hamas to release the hostages held in Gaza. Follow for live news updates.
Israel's cabinet approves Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal
Israel's government has approved the new Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal with Hamas, paving the way for it to take effect on Sunday. The decision came after hours of discussions that continued late into the night. Two far-right ministers voted against the deal.
Israel prepares for hostages’ return with scant knowledge of their condition
A team of doctors in Israel is preparing for the return of the hostages from Gaza with the expectation that many are likely ...
'Sweet nightmare': Grandson of Israeli hostage awaits fate of his grandfather
NBC News' Richard Engel spoke with the grandson of Oded Lifshitz, who is a part of the first group of 33 hostages expected to ...