Hamas, Israel and and hostages

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Factbox-Who are the Israeli hostages released by Hamas?
The Palestinian militant group Hamas has released the last surviving hostages it was holding in Gaza, in exchange for almost 2,000 Palestinian detainees and prisoners, under the terms of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire.

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Israel Identifies Bodies of Dead Hostages Returned by Hamas
Remains of more Israeli hostages handed over by Hamas but 1 body "does not match any of the hostages," IDF says
Trump says Gaza ceasefire still in place after Israel and Hamas accuse each other of breaching deal
Israel says it is now enforcing the ceasefire again in the Gaza Strip, drawing to a close the deadliest day in the territory since the ceasefire agreement was signed just days ago.

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Israel identifies body of dead hostage returned by Hamas
Gaza latest: Benjamin Netanyahu says Rafah crossing into Gaza to stay closed 'until further notice'
Israel confirms it has received two further bodies of October 7 hostages - after Hamas finally caved to Trump's demands for them to 'release the dead'
The delay has fuelled mounting anger and protests across Israel, where families of the victims are demanding the return of their loved ones' remains.

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Israel confirms latest body returned from Gaza is dead hostage
Trump says Israel-Hamas ceasefire still in place after Gaza strikes

Who are the 20 hostages who have been released from Gaza?

After more than two years in captivity, the last 20 hostages abducted during Hamas's Oct. 7, 2023, attacks, have been released.

After ‘Horrors,’ Israeli Hostages Taste Freedom and Savor Family Reunions

Some former captives have been sent home from the hospital. But a doctor said they all had “endured untold adversity,” as details emerge of their time in Gaza’s tunnels.

A look at the hostages whose remains are still inside Gaza

Hamas freed the last 20 living hostages taken in its Oct. 7, 2023, attack earlier this week in exchange for the release of hundreds of Palestinian prisoners.

White House considers cash rewards for Gazans aiding search for slain hostages

U.S. officials detail plans for rewards to help locate missing hostage bodies in Gaza while addressing Hamas executions and creating safe zones for Palestinians.

Elation for families of living hostages, while those of deceased decry delay

The families of the hostages released by Hamas are reacting following their release from captivity after being held for over two years.

After months in chains and darkness, freed Hamas hostages begin their long road to recovery

The last 20 living hostages released by Hamas are beginning a difficult path to recovery that will include rebuilding a sense of control over their lives and following a carefully supervised diet.

Baltimore Jewish community cautiously celebrates release of Israeli hostages

The return of Israeli hostages prompted a celebration in Pikesville Sunday morning and the end of a weekly pro-Israel rally.

Avenged Sevenfold Singer Defends Message to Israeli Hostages: ‘It’s Not Political — It’s Human’

Avenged Sevenfold’s M. Shadows opens up about his message to freed Israeli hostages, the online backlash that followed, and empathy before politics.
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