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Hostages

Middle East · 17 Jan 2025 Israeli PM’s office says first hostages expected to be released on Sunday Gaza ceasefire and hostage release scheduled to start Sunday. Middle East · 6 Jan 2025 Hamas says it has approved Israeli list of 34 hostages for possible deal Hamas and Israel discuss releasing hostages amid ceasefire negotiations. Middle East · 2 Jan 2025 Gaza’s Islamic Jihad says Israeli hostage tried to take own life Israeli hostage attempted suicide, citing psychological distress amid ongoing conflict. Israel · 3 Sep 2024 Biden says Netanyahu not doing enough to secure hostage deal President Biden criticized Netanyahu for not doing enough to secure the release of Gaza hostages, prompting Israeli and Hamas responses. Israel · 23 Aug 2024 Bullets found in bodies of Israeli hostages retrieved from Gaza Israeli hostages found dead in Gaza, urgent truce mediation ongoing. Middle East · 13 Aug 2024 Hamas armed wing says one Israeli hostage killed, two women captives ‘seriously wounded’ Israeli hostage killed, two women wounded in Gaza. Hamas blames Israel. Middle East · 25 Jul 2024 Israeli army says it has recovered bodies of five hostages killed on October 7 Israeli forces found and recovered bodies of five hostages in Gaza. Israel · 23 Jul 2024 Israel’s Netanyahu says deal could be nearing for hostages in Gaza Netanyahu indicates progress in hostage release deal with Gaza militants. Israel · 22 Jul 2024 Israel declares two more Gaza hostages dead Two Israeli hostages dead in Gaza; negotiations for release continue. Middle East · 3 Jun 2024 Israeli presumed among Hamas hostages found dead near Gaza An Israeli medic, Dolev Yehoud, was found dead in the border village after being taken captive by Hamas-led gunmen. Dozens remain missing. Middle East · 24 May 2024 Bodies of three more hostages recovered from northern Gaza by Israeli military The bodies of three more hostages have been recovered from the northern Gaza Strip overnight, the IDF has said. Orión Hernández Radoux,… Israel · 23 May 2024 Hamas’ Capture of Five Female Israeli Soldiers: New Video Footage Revealed Israel releases film of women soldiers being taken by Hamas on Oct. 7