World: As part of the proposed deal, US-Israeli citizen Edan Alexander is expected to be among those freed. Both the United States and Qatar are said to be playing active roles in pushing the agreement forward. Middle East

'Ball is now in Israel, America’s court': Hamas agrees to release five hostages for Eid al-Fitr

WORLD | Middle East: In the footage, Angrest, who turned 22 in November, also calls on the Israeli authorities to implement the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire deal.

Over 50 freed Israeli hostages urge Netanyahu to implement Gaza deal ‘in full’

World: Israel said that it has reached an agreement with mediators for the return of the bodies of four Israeli hostages held in Gaza, according to the office of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Hamas says will hand over bodies of four Israeli hostages 'tonight'

World: The three members of the Bibas family were taken hostage by Hamas when the Palestinian militant group launched an unprecedented attack on Israel in Oct 2023.

Bibas family calls on Israeli officials to take responsiblity for hostage deaths; 'no meaning to forgiveness'

World: Netanyahu described the murder of the young boys in graphic detail during two recent public appearances. On Tuesday, he spoke at the America Israel Public Action Committee, and on Sunday, he held a picture of the victims during a military ceremony.

Bibas family tells Netanyahu to ‘shut up’ as he describes murders of Shiri, Ariel, and Kfir

World: "Two hostages are now being escorted by an elite IDF unit and Shin Bet forces on their way back to Israel, where they will undergo an initial medical evaluation," the IDF said in a statement. Middle East

Five of six hostages slated for release handed over to IDF; Hamas says it’s ‘ready’ for next phase

World: Hamas claims that Shiri Bibas and her two children were killed in an Israeli airstrike. The Israeli military disputes this, saying intelligence and forensic analysis suggest the Bibas children were deliberately killed by their captors. Middle East

Israel confirms receiving Shiri Bibas’ remains in overnight handover by Hamas

Hamas has confirmed that it will release three Israeli hostages as planned on Saturday, raising hopes that the fragile ceasefire in Gaza will continue to hold. Watch this report for more details!

Hamas to free three Israeli hostages on Saturday

World: The three male hostages will include including US-Israeli Sagui Dekel-Chen, Iair Horn and Alexandre Sasha Troufanov a Hamas official said, according to Reuters. Middle East

Gaza ceasefire: Hamas releases names of three Israeli hostages set to be released tomorrow

US President Donald Trump has issued an ultimatum, if Hamas fails to return all remaining Israeli hostages by this Saturday, the ceasefire in Gaza should be scrapped, and ‘all hell is going to break out.’

Will Trump frighten Palestine?

US President Donald Trump on Monday warned that “all hell will break loose” if Hamas fails to return all Israeli hostages from Gaza by 12 PM on Saturday. Watch this report for more details!

All hell will break loose: Trump warns Hamas if Gaza hostages not freed by Saturday

Donald Trump sets deadline to release Gaza hostages, says 'all hell will break loose'

World News Middle East: Explore the grave concerns raised by families and medical experts about the severe health condition of the released hostages, highlighting their alarming weight loss.

‘There are no words’: Before and after pics of pale, gaunt Israeli hostages raise concerns

World Middle East: Israel delayed the release of Palestinian prisoners who were expected to be released in exchange for the Israeli hostages on Thursday. It was to protest against the chaotic scenes during the release of the hostages.

Gaza ceasefire: Israel confirms release of 110 Palestinian prisoners

World, Middle East: Gaza ceasefire, Israel Hamas war: The ceasefire, which was declared earlier in January after months of unsuccessful negotiations, began on January 19. 

'Families have been informed': Eight of the 33 hostages due for release in first phase of Gaza ceasefire deal are dead

World | Trending: Emily Damari was abducted from her home in Kibbutz Kfar Aza by Hamas terrorists on Oct 7. Emily was shot in the hand, injured by shrapnel in her leg, blindfolded, and forced into her car, which was then driven to Gaza.

Family of British-Israeli hostage prepares for reunion, ‘won’t believe it until it happens’

World, Middle East: Israel confirmed it had received the names of three hostages were released on the first day of the agreement’s implementation. This phase of the ceasefire is set to last 42 days.

Who are Romi Gonen, Emily Damari, & Doron Steinbrecher? First Israeli hostages freed under Gaza ceasefire

World, Middle East: “We will not move forward with the outline until we receive a list of the hostages to be freed, as agreed,” Netanyahu said in a statement issued by his office.

Hours before Gaza ceasefire, Netanyahu warns Hamas 'won't move forward' until Israel receives hostage list

World | Middle East: Earlier on Wednesday, Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz had announced that the remains of Zayadna's son, Hamza, had also been brought to Israel.

IDF says body of one hostage retrieved from Gaza

Nir Oz Kibbutz issued a statement announcing the demise of Hanna Katzir. She and her son, Elad, were taken hostage by the Palestinian militant group Hamas launched an attack on Israel on October 7, 2023



Former Israeli hostage held in Gaza dies a year after her release

Israel probe finds Hamas 'murdered' hostages in fear of advancing ground troops

An Israeli military investigation into the deaths of six hostages — identified as Carmel Gat, Eden Yerushalmi, Hersh Goldberg-Polin, Alexander Lobanov, Almog Sarusi and Ori Danino — revealed that the advancement of Israeli ground forces prompted Hamas to "murder them"



Israeli hostage calls for pressure on Netanyahu government in video shared by Hamas ally

Did Sinwar order Hamas to kill all hostages in case of his death? Israel's top hostage negotiator said this...

British PM Keir Starmer's latest gaffe, calls for 'return of sausages' from Hamas captivity - WATCH

Watch | Tim Walz’s shocking reaction when questioned about Israeli hostages found dead in Gaza

‘Biden save them from Netanyahu’: 120,000 rally in Tel Aviv against Israeli govt, demand hostage deal