Palestinian hostages Stories

Israel confirms all remaining Gaza hostages to be released on Monday
Israel confirms all remaining Gaza hostages to be released on Monday
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Oct 12, 2025

The conflict, which began on October 7, 2023, when Hamas-led militants killed around 1,200 people in southern Israel and abducted 250 others, has left...

Four Israeli soldiers swapped for 200 Palestinians; north Gaza shut over hostages
Four Israeli soldiers swapped for 200 Palestinians; north Gaza shut over hostages
Reuters  |  Jan 26, 2025

Cheering crowds greeted the releases on either side, including Israelis gathered in Tel Aviv and Palestinians assembled in Ramallah.

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