hostages

Hostage asked:

'Release another woman who is in worse condition'

72-year-old Adina Moshe tried to persuade Hamas to release another hostage who is older and in worse condition than she is.

Herzog blasts Irish PM:

'Emily was kidnapped at gunpoint by vile murderers'

President Herzog responds to Prime Minister of Ireland, who claimed that nine-year-old Emily Hand was "lost" rather than abducted by Hamas.

Will hostage release continue?

Cabinet discusses extension of ceasefire

Mediators discussing the possibility of extending the truce in exchange for the release of at least 20 more women and children.

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Hamas 'celebrates' hostage release

Hamas propaganda video shows hostages waving goodbye to their captors as they are freed and handed over to the Red Cross.

Netanyahu to Biden:

'The entire nation embraces Avigail'

Netanyahu tells US President that Israel is interested in releasing hostages, but will not give up on resuming the fighting in Gaza.

Aunt of freed hostage:

'It's important for me to say that Avigail has a family'

The aunt of the 4-year-old who was released from captivity thanks everyone for their support and love. Says she needs privacy.

IDF Spokesperson:

'Avigail a living example that war against Hamas is justified'

Spokesman Hagari reiterated that there is still much work to be done, and the mission will not be complete until everyone returns home.

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Footage shows freed hostages' first moments back in Israel

Several videos show the hostages who returned to Israel on Saturday night reuniting with their families.

84-year-old hostage returns in serious condition

Elma Avraham was airlifted directly from Gaza to Soroka Hospital, where she underwent medical examinations and further treatment.

Touching video:

Avigdori family reunited after 50 days in captivity

The Avigdori family reunited on Saturday night after the mother, Sharon, and daughter, Noam, were released from Hamas captivity.

14 Israeli hostages, 3 foreigners have returned to Israel

14 Israeli hostages and three foreign nationals have been handed over to the IDF and entered Israel after over 50 days in Hamas captivity.

Hamas claims it freed hostage with Russian citizenship from Gaza

Hamas announced the release of a Russian citizen 'as a sign of appreciation for the Russian position supporting the Palestinian issue.'

Hostages return home:

Yavne welcomes mother and daughter freed from Hamas captivity

Dozens of Yavne residents welcome Danielle Aloni and daughter Amelia, released from Hamas captivity, waving Israeli flags and singing

Hostage separated from mother:

'Hamas separated us from each other two days before my release'

12-year-old Hila Rotem was returned without her mother, in violation of the deal between Israel and Hamas.

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Ohad on his way home in cockpit of IDF helicopter

9-year-old Ohad Munder was released from Hamas captivity together with his mother and grandmother and brought to an Israeli hospital.

Red Cross official:

'We can't make predictions' on Hamas releasing hostages

Red Cross crisis response director Pascal Hundt tells Sky News release of hostages was 'extremely emotional moment' for all present.

Hamas ordered hostages: 'Keep waving'

Pro-Israel activist Yoseph Haddad shows Hamas forcing prisoners to act cheerful for the camera before the exchange.

Aviv Gefen mocks Channel 14 for not broadcasting on Shabbat

The singer drew severe online criticism for poking fun at a channel that did not show the release of the hostages on Friday evening.

Qatar:

13 Israeli women and children to be released today

Number of Israelis released to rise to 39 with third group this evening. 7 foreign nationals to also be released, according to reports.

Israeli FM to Irish PM:

'You have lost your moral compass'

Foreign Minister Eli Cohen reacts to Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar's claim 8-year-old girl kidnapped by Hamas was merely 'lost.'

Report:

Netanyahu pledged not to target Hamas leaders in Qatar

French newspaper Le Figaro reports Qatar extracted a promise from Israel to leave Hamas leaders on Qatari soil alone in hostage deal.

Watch: Freed Emily embraces her father

8-year-old Emily Hand, 13-year-old Hila Rotem Shoshani reunited with their families after more than a month and a half in Hamas captivity.

US officials:

'Disappointed no Americans have been freed yet'

US officials say they remain hopeful at least three Americans held by Hamas will be freed as part of the deal.

Qatar:

'We hope the ceasefire can extend beyond four days'

Qatari Foreign Affairs Ministry spokesperson says he hopes ceasefire can be extended in order to lead to the release of more hostages.

Israel caved to Hamas:

Hila Rotem's mother, Raya, remains in Hamas captivity

Despite the agreements before the ceasefire, Israel agreed to break up a family held in Gaza.

Unbelievable:

Irish PM says freed nine-year-old girl was 'lost'

Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar writes on X that Emily Hand, who was freed by Hamas after 50 days in captivity, had been "lost".

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.

'We have a long way to go':

Family members respond to the release of their relatives

Family members of the 13 hostages who were freed by Hamas welcome the release of their relatives.

Kibbutz Be'eri: Hamas callously trampled the agreement

Following negotiations, Egypt succeeds in resolving crisis caused by technical issues; second stage of prisoner swap took place as planned.

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Eden Hason sings Psalms with families of hostages

Israeli music star Eden Hason leads the families of the hostages in singing 'Shir Lam'alot,' Psalms 121.

Released hostages:

'We were afraid we'd be lynched on the way to Rafah'

Hostages released Friday night told of dwindling food supplies, said they ate only rice during last two weeks of captivity.

Hamas delays release of second group of hostages

Hamas' military arm claims it decided to delay release of hostages 'until Israel meets terms of agreement.'

Security sources give Hamas until midnight to release hostages

Hamas delays release of 2nd group of hostages; security sources warn ground operations resume if hostages are not released by midnight.

Report: Qatar tells Hamas to 'quit the games'

Magen David Adom explains why hostage release not on the horizon at the moment.

Defense Min.:

Any negotiation to bring home hostages will be held under fire

'We won't leave Gaza until all the hostages are brought back home, any negotiation will be held under fire,' Defense Min. Gallant promises.

The price of hostage/terrorist prisoner exchanges

Great efforts must be made to release captives, but it is forbidden to do so at the cost of endangering the lives of thousands of soldiers.

Hamas terrorist lays hand on boy hostage Ohad Munder

Terrorist from Hamas' military arm lays arm on Ohad Munder, 9, before Munder is released from Hamas captivity.

Grandchildren of released hostage:

The fight is not over until all of the hostages are back

Adva and Alon Adar, grandchildren of released hostage Yaffa Adar, urge international community, 'Don't stop until they are all home.'

Family reunification: 'The dream came true, we're at home'

Watch: Yoni Asher reunites with wife Doron and daughters Aviv and Raz, after their release from Hamas captivity.

Chief of Staff:

When the ceasefire ends we'll return to attacking in Gaza

'We do not intend, do not want, and are not willing, to stop before we have brought all of the hostages home,' Chief of Staff Halevi says.

The hostage deal is not occurring in a vacuum

It's time for hate agendas to be recognized for what they are--an affront to what Israel and America represent within:  Op-ed.

Watch: Freed hostages runs towards his father

Ohad Munder, 9, who was held hostage with his mother and grandmother, runs towards his father in emotional reunion at hospital.

49 days later:

First group of hostages returns to Israel

Hamas releases first batch of 13 hostages as agreed upon in ceasefire deal. Israel releases 39 security prisoners.

IDF Spokesperson:

'During the pause, IDF will prepare for next phases of the war'

IDF Spokesperson Daniel Hagari after Hamas releases 13 hostages: More than ever, we must take care not to distribute unverified information.

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Hamas hands over hostages to the Red Cross

Footage released by Hamas shows Israeli and Thai hostages handed over to the Red Cross before their return to Israel.

President Herzog:

'The job isn't done until all the hostages return home'

President Isaac Herzog welcomes release of first batch of hostages: I pray for return of those who are still in the hands of the enemy.

Biden on hostage release:

'This is only the beginning'

President Joe Biden after Hamas releases 13 hostages: We will not stop until we get the hostages brought home.

Gallant on hostage release:

'We have taken an important first step'

Defense Minister stresses Israel will continue to do everything to bring all the hostages home.

Netanyahu:

'We are committed to the return of all our hostages'

Netanyahu welcomes release of first batch of 13 hostages by Hamas.

Gallant:

'We will do everything necessary to bring back the hostages'

Minister of Defense visits Hatzerim airbase, observes IDF preparations to absorb the hostages who will return to Israel.

'Heaven's Doors'

Headphones, children's toys prepared for released hostages

IDF completes preparations to receive the first hostages released by Hamas later today, asks public to respect hostage's privacy.

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

Ceasefire broken already?

Red alert sirens activated 15 minutes after start of ceasefire

Sirens activated in Kissufim and Ein Hashlosha after ceasefire goes into effect at 7 am.

13 hostages will be released:

Hostage release deal begins today

Ceasefire went into effect at 7:00 a.m. At 4:00 p.m., 13 hostages will be freed. Their families were informed about it on Thursday.

A half failure looks more likely

Interview for L'informale:.'One cannot fight a war if the families of hostages sit in the war room and have a role in determining strategy.'

'When it comes to Jewish blood, the Red Cross disappears'

Cousin of Shiri, whose family was abducted and her parents murdered: We will have to hold the Red Cross accountable for their silence.

'I was looking up laws of mourning, then came the videos'

Elai knows that his brother Evyatar will not return in this part of the deal, but also feels relieved over the expected release of children.

'We remain optimistic':

Lone soldier's adoptive family is waiting for his return

Doron, whose family adopted lone soldier Idan Alexander who was kidnapped to Gaza, maintains optimism that Idan will be home soon.

Friend of hostage:

'Sad he won't be released, happy that others will return'

Aviv, friend of Omer Wenkert who was abducted to Gaza, talks about situation in which some hostages will be released, but not Omer.

Report:

Hamas willing to release Thai hostages unconditionally

Hamas reportedly refusing to allow Red Cross to visit hostages despite deal, willing to release Thai hostages after Iranian intervention.