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More than 100 Palestinian prisoners freed by Israel after chaotic hostage release in Gaza
Three Israelis and five Thai nationals were freed earlier in what PM Benjamin Netanyahu called "shocking scenes".
Hamas hands four Israeli hostages over to ICRC in Gaza
The soldiers, abducted on 7 October 2023, were seen waving and smiling before being transported to Israeli forces.
Hamas releases four Israeli hostages in second swap
The Palestinian militant movement Hamas released four female Israeli soldier hostages on Saturday, in return for some 200 Palestinian prisoners, in keeping with a ceasefire agreement aimed at ending the 15-month-old war in Gaza.
ICRC facilitates release of hostages, detainees between Gaza, Israel
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) announced on Monday that it facilitated the release and transfer of three hostages from Gaza to I
Hamas releases 4 more hostages as part of ceasefire agreement with Israel
Four female soldiers taken hostage on Oct. 7, 2023 by Hamas were handed over to the International Committee of the Red Cross in Gaza on Saturday morning, and then transferred to the Israeli military.
Israeli doctors say five released Thai hostages in "fair" health after 15 months of captivity
CORRECTS ID - Thai hostages who were freed from Hamas, from left to right, Surasak Rumnao, Sathian Suwannakham, Bannawat Saethao, Watchara Sriaoun, and Pongsak Thaenna hold the Thailand flag in Israel,
Middle East Latest: Militants in Gaza Release 8 Thai and Israeli Hostages
Militants in the Gaza Strip have released eight hostages, handing them over to the Red Cross amid chaotic crowds as part of a swap in which 110 Palestinians are to be released from Israeli prisons lat
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.
Live updates: 3 Israeli and 5 Thai hostages set to be released by Hamas
Hamas on Thursday is expected to free three Israeli hostages and five Thai hostages in exchange for Israel’s release of 110 Palestinian prisoners.
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The Sad Decline of the ICRC
Once the model international organization, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) did precisely nothing for Israeli hostages. The United States should review why it is contributing over $ ...
Hamas hands four Israeli hostages to ICRC in Gaza, tears of joy in Tel Aviv | N18G
Karina Ariev, Daniela Gilboa, Naama Levy, and Liri Albag—to the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in Gaza City.
Des Moines Register11d
'Sunshine': 3 Israeli hostages are free after 471 days in captivity. Here's who they are
After crossing into Israel, they were met by members of Israel's military, doctors, psychologists and mental health ...
Al Bawaba News10d
Israel releases first patch of Palestinian prisoners
ALBAWABA - The Israeli authorities freed on Sunday overnight dozens of Palestinian prisoners, including women and children, ...
Israel releases 200 Palestinian prisoners
The Israeli authorities on Saturday released 200 Palestinian prisoners as part of the second phase of a prisoner exchange ...
The Eastern Herald5d
Israel releases 200 Palestinian prisoners in exchange for four female hostages as ceasefire continues
As part of the ongoing ceasefire agreement, Israel released 200 Palestinian prisoners on January 25, 2025, in exchange for ...
Al Bawaba News10d
Israel releases first batch of Palestinian prisoners
that included a halt of fighting and attacks and the release of Israeli hostages in return for the freedom of Palestinian prisoners from Tel Aviv jails. Buses bearing the ICRC logo, accompanied ...
Trump envoy Witkoff in Israel to oversee ceasefire deal
Trump sent Witkoff to ensure the ceasefire agreement advances to the second phase, which will require hashing out more thorny ...