Israel-Hamas ceasefire live updates: Four female hostages return to Israel; 200 Palestinians released
Four hostages freed but Israel accuses Hamas of failing to meet ceasefire obligations
Hamas releases 4 more hostages as Israel frees 200 prisoners
Israel, Hamas Complete Second Swap of Hostages, Prisoners
Hamas handed over four female Israeli soldiers it had held captive in Gaza and hundreds of jailed Palestinian militants were freed on Saturday under the second swap of a week-old ceasefire deal.
Four female hostages released by Hamas return to Israel
The hostages were freed in a heavily staged handover, ahead of the expected release of 200 Palestinian prisoners.
Hamas frees 4 female Israeli soldiers as part of the Gaza ceasefire in exchange for 200 prisoners
Hamas militants handed over four captive female Israeli soldiers to the Red Cross in Gaza City on Saturday after parading them in front of a crowd. Israel followed with the release of 200 Palestinian prisoners or detainees as part of the fragile ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.
Israel and Hamas Set to Exchange More Hostages and Prisoners
Hamas said on Friday that it would release four female soldiers held hostage for over a year in Gaza. Under the terms of a cease-fire deal, Israel would be expected to release around 200 Palestinian prisoners.
Hamas has named the next 4 hostages it will release as part of ceasefire with Israel
All four hostages are female Israeli soldiers. They are expected to be released Saturday in accordance with a ceasefire agreement with Israel that's halted fighting in the Gaza war since last weekend.
Israel-Hamas ceasefire: Who are remaining hostages and when might they be freed?
More than 250 foreign and Israeli hostages taken by Hamas in the 7 October attack, according to Israel, with 94 still in Gaza
Israel receives names of four female hostages Hamas is due to release Saturday
Hamas said that it intends to release Karina Ariev, Daniella Gilboa, Naama Levy and Liri Albag on Saturday. All four of the women were serving as Israel Defense Forces soldiers at the time of their kidnapping.
Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal begins with release of Israeli hostages, Palestinian prisoners
The first three Israeli hostages were released after the ceasefire officially began. Hours later, Israel released 90 Palestinian prisoners and detainees.
Hamas attack survivor to represent Israel at Eurovision
Yuval Raphael, who survived the 7 October attack in 2023, has been chosen to represent Israel at this year's Eurovision Song Contest. Raphael, 24, was at the Nova musical festival when Hamas attackers killed 360 young partygoers and took 40 more hostage.
Hostage, prisoner or detainee? In the latest Israel-Hamas exchange, it's not always clear
Palestinian activist Bushra Al-Tahil was released from an Israeli prison in exchange for hostages held by Hamas. Although Al-Tahil was held for more than 10 months, she was never charged with a crime.
We watched as Gaza was destroyed. Israel, Hamas cease-fire is too little, too late. | Opinion
While the cease-fire is welcome news, there is a very real possibility that we have yet to see the end of the Israel-Hamas war.