Family devastated: Four relatives will not be freed in exchange
The Bibas family will not embrace their relatives Yarden, Shiri, four-year-old Ariel, or ten-month-old Kfir, as all four remain captive.
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'Our government is not in control of prisoner exchanges'
The brother of one of the hostages criticizes Israel for being 'a passive party' in the prisoner exchange deal.
Diaspora Minister: 'This is why I voted for the hostage deal'
Minister Amichai Chikli intended to vote against the prisoner exchange , and explains what changed his mind.
Hamas explains separation of families during exchange
Hamas claims to have been unable to find some of the captives scheduled to have been released.
Hostages' families: 'We will not stop until the last hostage is freed'
The families of the hostages sent a message to 100,000 people in the Hostage Plaza: "We will not stop until the last hostage is released"
Israel receives list of hostages to be released tonight
Security forces are warning that they will not to tolerate any further delays or breaches of the prisoner exchange agreements.
Prisoner swap negotiations: Deal offered to Israel would release 50 Israeli hostages
Israel would receive the hostages in exchange for a 5-day ceasefire and 150 terrorists who were not convicted of murdering Israelis.
US citizens held as hostages by Iran arrive back in America
5 US citizens freed as part of deal which saw US free 5 Iranian prisoners and free up $6 billion in Iranian funds.
Hamas denies progress in prisoner exchange deal with Israel
Palestinian Arab official denies Netanyahu's remarks on progress in negotiations on a prisoner exchange deal.
Hamas: In the next deal, we will demand release of recently arrested terrorists
Top Hamas official says Hamas will demand release of terrorists who carried out attacks in the past year.
Defense Minister decides to retain body of deceased terrorist
Decision follows govt. policy of acquiring "bargaining chips" in potential prisoner exchange.
Ukraine prisoner exchange with Russia frees US citizen
American national arrested in Donetsk in June accused by Russia of taking part in anti-Russian protests.
Hamas warns Israel: Don't desecrate Al-Aqsa
"Our rockets are already fitted to the launchers," terrorist organization threatens.
Hamas claims IDF bombed building where missing soldiers are being held
This is not the first time Hamas has claimed Hadar Goldin, Oron Shaul are still alive.
Arab report: Lapid seeks prisoner exchange deal with Hamas before the election
Egyptian sources say "serious" talks were recently held between Israel and Hamas through Egyptian mediators to promote an exchange deal.
Israeli civilians to enter Gaza Strip for prisoner swap talks
Two Israelis have been approved by Hamas to enter Gaza and attempt to negotiate a prisoner exchange.
Ministers set condition for return of terrorist's body: First bring our boys home
Also expressing support: MK Mansour Abbas. "We have to bring this chapter to a close."
Was a golden opportunity for a prisoner exchange missed?
Document reveals "top-secret, classified" details of meeting of senior security chiefs immediately following Operation Protective Edge.
Difficulties in indirect negotiations with Hamas
Hamas conveys its position on prisoner exchange deal to Israel, via Egyptian mediators.
Hamas official: Only abducting soldiers will lead to release of prisoners
Senior Hamas official warns: Another military confrontation will break out if one of the hunger striking security prisoners dies.
Hamas seeking exchange deal with Israel soon
Senior Hamas official says organization is interested in achieving a "Shalit 2 deal" in the near future.
PA report: Israeli relief for Gaza followed Egyptian pressure
Israel's recent relief measures for Gaza are directly linked to pressure by the US, Egypt and other countries, according to PA newspaper.
Syrian sources fume over claims Israel included vaccines in prisoner exchange deal
Source in Syria's opposition forces warns: 'Vaccines won't reach Syrian nation, they'll go to those loyal to Assad, and to his family.'
'Prisoner exchange may signal bigger moves with Russian backing'
Middle East expert says looming prisoner exchange with Syria is likely a 'sign of things to come' in Israel-Syria relations.
Deal to release Israeli woman held in Syria delayed
Negotiations hit snag after 2 Syrians held by Israel say they don't want to be deported to Syria. Israel hopes deal will be complete soon.
Israel negotiating prisoner exchange with Syria to return woman who crossed border
Russia reportedly mediating negotiations in which Israel would free 2 prisoners in exchange for woman who accidentally crossed into Syria.
Expert: Hamas is under pressure to kidnap Israelis
Arab affairs expert Yoni Ben Menachem explains what the obstacles are in the indirect contacts between Israel and Hamas.
Hamas leader threatens more kidnappings
Ismail Haniyeh: There is no breakthrough in negotiations because Israel is not serious.
Hundreds of youth to Netanyahu: Don't release terrorists in prisoner swap
Some 500 Israeli youth send letter urging PM not to advance a prisoner swap with Hamas that includes the release of terrorists.
Hamas: No progress in prisoner exchange deal
Hamas official warns against believing reports in the Israeli media on significant progress in negotiations on prisoner swap.
First formal discussion on contacts for prisoner exchange deal
PM Netanyahu discussed with the ministers a possible deal with Hamas for the release of Hadar Goldin and Oron Shaul.
Hamas demands ventilators in prisoner exchange
Hamas demanding medical equipment and terrorists in possible agreement with Israel, sources say.
Haniyeh: If Israel is serious - so are we
Hamas leader says the group is ready to discuss a prisoner exchange deal with Israel through mediators.
Hamas terrorist organization denies rumors of prisoner exchange with Israel
Hamas denied reports of an approaching deal with Israel for the return of Israeli civilians and remains of IDF soldiers.
US student held for 3 yrs. released in Iran-US hostage swap
Princeton graduate student Xiyue Wang is reuniting with his wife and son after being imprisoned for 3 yrs. in Iran on trumped-up charges.
Israel to free 2 prisoners after soldier's body returned
Israel agrees to release two Syrian prisoners in gesture of 'goodwill' following return of IDF soldier Zachary Baumel's remains.
Return of the soldiers held in Gaza? 'Election spin'
Goldin family: 'We have learned from experience that when reports are published, this means there is no agreement to bring the boys home.'
Report: Germany mediating between Hamas and Israel
Arabic newspaper reports Germany has been involved in indirect negotiations between Israel and Hamas over a prisoner exchange deal.
Released terrorist returns to Israel - and to jail
Terrorist released in prisoner exchange on condition of never returning to Israel returns, and has life sentence reinstated.
Reports: Qatar to mediate exchange deal between Israel and Hamas
Report claims Israel offered to release 60 terrorists in exchange for soldiers' bodies.
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