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Hamas says it will only release American-Israeli hostage if truce agreement is implemented

Hamas says it will only release American-Israeli hostage if truce agreement is implemented

  • A senior Hamas official said long-delayed talks over the ceasefire’s second phase would need to begin the day of the release and last no longer than 50 days
  • Hamas would also demand the release of more Palestinian prisoners in exchange for hostages
By AP ·
Hundreds gather as hostage remains are buried

Hundreds gather as hostage remains are buried

By AP ·
Update Hamas fighters stand in formation ahead Israeli hostages release in Nuseirat, Gaza Strip, Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025. (AP) video

Hamas hands over bodies of four hostages, Israel frees Palestinian prisoners

By Reuters ·
Hamas video shows two Israeli captives watching Saturday’s hostage release

Hamas video shows two Israeli captives watching Saturday’s hostage release

By AP ·
Israel says it has received names of deceased hostages to be released from Gaza

Israel says it has received names of deceased hostages to be released from Gaza

By Reuters ·
‘Welcome back’: Israelis cheer, cry as hostages freed from Gaza

‘Welcome back’: Israelis cheer, cry as hostages freed from Gaza

By AFP ·
Kremlin thanks Hamas for freeing Russian-Israeli hostage: state media

Kremlin thanks Hamas for freeing Russian-Israeli hostage: state media

By AFP ·
Families and supporters attend a demonstration calling for the immediate return of hostages held in Gaza.

Israel threatens displacement from Gaza if hostages not released Saturday

By AFP ·
Update Hamas frees three Israeli hostages in fifth Gaza exchange video

Hamas frees three Israeli hostages in fifth Gaza exchange

By AFP ·
People walk past the rubble of destroyed buildings, in Jabalia, in the northern Gaza Strip, January 30, 2025. (REUTERS)

Hamas says Israeli block on diggers affecting extraction of hostages’ bodies

By AFP ·
Tears and cheers for freed West Bank Palestinian prisoners

Tears and cheers for freed West Bank Palestinian prisoners

By AFP ·
Israel demands ‘information’ from mediators on Bibas family after father’s release

Israel demands ‘information’ from mediators on Bibas family after father’s release

By AFP ·
Update Hamas to free three Israeli hostages in next ceasefire swap

Hamas to free three Israeli hostages in next ceasefire swap

By AFP ·

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