A chaotic hostage release in Gaza underscores high stakes of ceasefire
Crowds of spectators gathered around vehicles carrying hostages in southern Gaza on Thursday, raising fears the captives wouldn’t be released safely.
Israelis and Palestinians rejoice after more hostages and prisoners are freed
KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip (AP) — Hamas freed eight hostages on Thursday as part of the ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, but the chaotic handover of some of the captives, who were shuttled through a rowdy crowd of thousands by masked militants, drew an angry protest from Israel.
Chaotic scenes at Gaza hostage release bring condemnation from Israeli leaders
Israel delayed the release of 110 Palestinian prisoners for several hours after broadcast images showed crowds jostling and cheering in Gaza as Israeli and Thai hostages were handed over to the Red Cross earlier that day.
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Steve Witkoff, the U.S.’s new Middle East envoy, has joined Israelis in Tel Aviv who have gathered to watch the hostage releases in what has become known as “Hostage Square,” according to images broadcast on Israeli television.
Hamas hands back eight hostages, Israel postpones release of Palestinians
An Israeli hostage held for more than a year by Hamas in Gaza was released Thursday morning, marking the first of eight hostages held by the Iran-proxy militia expected to be released throughout t
Hamas Releases 8 Hostages, Exchange of 110 Palestinians On Hold Amid Chaos
Hamas has released Israeli soldier Agam Berger to the Red Cross in Gaza, marking the first of eight hostages set to be freed as part of an ongoing ceasefire between Israel and the group. Berger, 20, was among five female soldiers abducted during Hamas ' October 7 attack, with the others freed days earlier.
Israel PM Netanyahu denounces 'horrifying' chaos of hostage handover
Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu denounced scenes of Palestinians mobbing the Red Cross convoy of hostages in Khan Yunis as "horrifying."It took one hour to transfer Gadi Moses and Arbel Yehud from a Palestinian Islamic Jihad vehicle to Red Cross vehicles,
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Hundreds gather in Khan Yunis for Israeli hostages release
Hundreds of Palestinians gathered in Khan Yunis in southern Gaza near the family home of slain Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar on ...
Israeli doctors say five released Thai hostages in “fair” health after 15 months of captivity
Five Thai hostages have been released after 15 months of captivity in the Gaza Strip. On Thursday, dozens of doctors, nurses ...
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Hostages Handed Over to Red Cross Amid Large Crowd in Khan Yunis
Gazans gathered in Khan Yunis on Thursday, January 30, to witness the release of hostages to the Red Cross as part of a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin ...
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Arbel Yehoud, Gadi Mozes, 5 Thais, freed amid mayhem in Khan Younis; Agam Berger released
Yehoud, 29, and Mozes, 80, forced to walk through mob with gunmen in long, chaotic handover; furious Israel halts Palestinian ...
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Militants struggle to hold back crowds during chaotic Gaza hostage handover
Islamic Jihad and Hamas fighters struggled to hold back a crowd of hundreds in a chaotic handover of two Israeli and five ...
Hamas confirms death of military leader Mohammed Deif in Israeli airstrike
In a post on X, IDF stated, "We can now confirm: Mohammed Deif was eliminated." The Israeli military said that it obtained ...
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Talking tough, IDF says Khan Younis tumult risked hostages’ lives
The post Talking tough, IDF says Khan Younis tumult risked hostages’ lives appeared first on The Times of Israel.
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A large number of Palestinians gather with resistance fighters around the home of the late Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar in Khan Younis
Watch A large number of Palestinians gather with resistance fighters around the home of the late Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar in ...