prisoner swap

Ben-Gvir:

'No war - no government'

Itamar Ben-Gvir denounces recent government decisions to limit fighting in the Gaza Strip. 'The hostages are our brothers, but we have a responsibility to all Israelis'

Netanyahu rejects Hamas' conditions:

Only absolute victory will ensure hostages' return

PM Netanyahu rejects outright 'Hamas monsters' capitulation terms': 'Were we to agree to this – our soldiers would have fallen in vain.'

Tel Aviv to host bereaved Israelis and Palestinians

The controversial event will feature a movie comparing Israel and apartheid South Africa and a panel discussion on prisoner exchanges.

Bereaved father:

'Terrorists must be distanced from their victims'

Yossi Tzur, who lost his son in a bus bombing attack says any terrorists released must be ordered to keep far away from their victims.

Analyst: Hamas is torpedoing Israel's goals for the war

Analyst Zvi Yehezkeli discusses reports that Hamas' position on future prisoner swap deal is softening.

Report:

Israeli officials to visit Cairo for prisoner exchange talks

A new report claims that an Israeli delegation will discuss possibilities including the IDF withdrawing and increased aid to Gaza.

Israel confirms slight progress on talks for hostage deal

No breakthroughs, but slight progress, in attempts to achieve deal to free remaining hostages, report says.

Report: Israel agreed to free Intifada terrorists

A PLO official claims that Israel offered to free two terrorists serving multiple life sentences in return for hostages.

Egypt proposes return of IDF soldiers for Oct. 7 terrorists

Egypt proposed a plan to Hamas leadership involving multiple stages of exchanges, ceasefires, and a new government in Gaza.

Hamas: No deal until war ends

Hamas publishes official declaration, says 'no discussion about captives and prisoner swap until end of aggression.'

Report:

Israel considering two-week ceasefire for hostage release

Washington Post reports Israel considering longer ceasefire, up to two weeks, for Hamas to find all hostages and bring them back to safety.

Islamic Jihad: 'Prisoner swap only after general ceasefire'

Qatar proposes freeing Marwan Barghouti in prisoner swap; Islamic Jihad declares deal will be discussed only following general ceasefire.

Former intelligence chief warns of Hamas trap

'Israel must renew fighting, continue negotiations while fighting' to prevent Hamas from trying to negotiate 'all for all' prisoner swap.

House passes bill to block Iran from unfrozen $6 billion

House of Representatives passes bill that would permanently freeze $6 billion that was opened to Iran as part of prisoner swap.

Shin Bet investigator:

'Sinwar is a cruel leader with endless hatred for Jews'

Mika Kobi, former Shin Bet official who interrogated Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, describes: 'Hard to believe he met hostages.'

Report:

Hamas interested in negotiations for release of IDF soldiers

Hamas 'willing to negotiate' for release of all hostages held in Gaza, source involved in negotiations says.

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.

'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.

These are the hostages who were released Saturday night

As the second group of released hostages reaches the Rafah Crossing, friends and neighbors in Israel learn of their return.

Terrorist who burned her face in terror attack to be released

Asra'a Jabas, who carried out a terror attack near Maaleh Adumim in 2015, to be released years early in prisoner swap.

Sky News reporter's explanation for anti-Israel question

Kay Burley says she merely presented opinion that Israel sees Palestinian lives as less valuable to give Israeli spokesman chance to respond

'A disgusting accusation'

Israeli spokesman left speechless by ridiculous question

Eylon Levy is shocked by the suggestion that Israel sees Palestinian lives as less valuable than Israeli lives.

Media consultant:

'No regrets about leading the campaign to release Gilad Shalit'

Activist who pushed for Shalit deal: 'Saving lives is most important value in Israeli society,' says she'd be 'happy' to see alternative.

European Commission official:

'This is a war that was imposed on the Israelis by Hamas'

Peter Stano, European Commission spokesman, stresses war was 'imposed on Israelis by Hamas, Israel is retaliating against terrorist attack.'

German Chancellor praises prisoner swap: 'Good news'

'Israeli government has done the right thing,' says Germany's Chancellor Olaf Scholz.

UK Foreign Secretary:

Prisoner swap 'crucial step' toward relief of crisis

UK Foreign Sec. says prisoner swap offers 'important opportunity' to ensure aid reaches Gaza, urges 'all parties' to follow through.

Hostage deal:

These are the 300 terrorists on the list for release

The Ministry of Justice published a list containing the names of 300 prisoners 'intended for release,' as part of the hostages deal.

Hamas to provide Israel with list of 10 hostages to be released

On Wednesday evening, Hamas is expected to send Israel a list of the 10 hostages to be released Thursday under prisoner swap deal.

Report: Prisoner swap won't include Hamas-affiliated terrorists

Female and underage terrorists released in exchange for hostages won't include Hamas terrorists, Egyptian source tells Wall Street Journal.

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.

Report:

Israel and Hamas close to agreeing on prisoner swap

Swap would see temporary ceasefire, and the release of some - but not all - hostages held by terrorists in Gaza.

Republicans to Biden:

'Refreeze the $6 billion granted to Iran'

Group of Senate Republicans call on Biden administration to refreeze assets it allowed Iran to use as part of prisoner exchange deal.

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.

Iran:

Prisoner swap with US to commence today

According to Iran's MFA spokesperson, the swap of 5 prisoners will commence, and frozen Iranian funds will be released.

US-Iran prisoner swap deal:

US issues waiver for banks to transfer frozen Iranian money

As part of deal announced last month, the administration has agreed to release five Iranian citizens held in the United States.

Reports:

US and Iran on verge of completing prisoner swap

US media reports that $6 billion of unfrozen Iranian funds will be wired to banks in Qatar, triggering prisoner releases on both sides.

Iranian Foreign Minister:

'No link between prisoner swap and release of money'

Iranian Foreign Minister rejects any link between prisoner swap with the US and recent release of frozen assets in South Korea.

US official:

'Iran deal is not done yet'

National Security spokesperson John Kirby says release of $6 billion to Iran as part of prisoner swap deal will be tightly controlled.

US, Iran agree on prisoner swap deal

Deal would see Americans imprisoned in Iran released and US making Iranian funds more accessible. Blinken: No sanctions relief in the deal.

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:

'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.

American held in Afghanistan for over two years released

American contractor released in prisoner swap for senior Taliban member, White House reveals.

Hamas claims IDF bombed building where missing soldiers are held

This is not the first time Hamas has claimed Hadar Goldin, Oron Shaul are still alive.

Arab report:

Lapid seeks 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.

Russia turns down prisoner swap for female basketball star

Russia turns down deal to swap WNBA star Brittney Griner for notorious weapons dealer serving 25 years for conspiring to kill Americans.

Bring Our Boys Home:

Ministers set condition for return of terrorist's body

Also expressing support: MK Mansour Abbas. "We have to bring this chapter to a close."

Russia releases American marine in prisoner swap

Biden said the move was not a precursor to further reconciliation as the two superpowers are at their lowest point in decades.

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.

Report: Israel, Hamas, nearing agreement on prisoner swap deal

Israel becoming more flexible in its demands for prisoner swap, upcoming deal may be 'great achievement' for Hamas, Arab sources say.

'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: If Israel doesn't pay, captives won't see light of day

Hamas leader says archterrorist Marwan Barghouti on list of prisoners to be freed in swap, claims Israel holding up deal.