Israel sends delegation to negotiate hostage release deal with Hamas
Joe Biden and Benjamin Netanyahu discussed the response received from Hamas on possible terms of a deal.
Fri Jul 05 2024
Israel studying Hamas response to Gaza ceasefire proposal, says Mossad
The mediators of the hostage deal have given the negotiating team Hamas' response to the hostage deal outline.
Thu Jul 04 2024
Kenyan police arrival in Haiti marks new era for security, prime minister tells UN
Haiti is currently at a critical point with 12,000 armed individuals holding a population of 12 million hostage, says Garry Conille.
Thu Jul 04 2024
Egypt, Qatar receive response from Hamas on Gaza ceasefire proposal
Egypt and Qatar received a response from the Palestinian groups Hamas and Islamic Jihad regarding a recent ceasefire and hostage swap proposal
Wed Jun 12 2024
Israel says more than a third of Gaza hostages are dead
Israel believes that more than a third of the remaining Gaza hostages are dead, a government tally showed.
Tue Jun 04 2024
Israel will not agree to halt in Gaza fighting without hostage return, official says
Any ceasefire would arise solely within the framework of a deal, an official said.
Fri May 31 2024
Hamas says it is ready for a 'complete agreement' if Israel stops war
Hamas said it is ready for a "complete agreement" including an exchange of hostages and prisoners if Israel stopped the war.
Fri May 31 2024
Israel releases film of women soldiers being taken by Hamas on Oct. 7
The captives' families hoped the footage would increase pressure on Israeli PM to agree a truce with Hamas and secure the hostages' release.
Thu May 23 2024
Israeli hostage to UN: We can't normalize this unprecedented terror
In three resolutions, the UN Security Council has called for the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages.
Fri May 17 2024
What's in the three-phase ceasefire deal Hamas backs, but Israel does not?
Hamas said it had agreed to three-phased deal for ceasefire and hostages-for-prisoners swap, but Israel said the deal was not acceptable.
Tue May 07 2024
Haiti transitional government takes power as gangs hold capital 'hostage'
Haiti's transition council took power in a ceremony, formalizing the resignation of former Prime Minster Ariel Henry.
Fri Apr 26 2024
Terry Anderson, US journalist held hostage nearly 7 years in Lebanon, dead at 76
The ex-chief Middle East correspondent for The Associated Press, was longest held hostage of the scores of Westerners abducted in Lebanon.
Mon Apr 22 2024
Freed Gaza detainees allege abuse, mistreatment by Israel, Palestinian officials say
Israel releases 150 Palestinians detained during its military operations in Gaza back into the enclave.
Tue Apr 16 2024
Hamas leader says group is still seeking hostage deal after three of his sons killed
Ismail Haniyeh says "the interests of the Palestinian people are placed above everything".
Fri Apr 12 2024
Thousands of Israelis rally for hostages, marking six months of war
Protesters demand the release of around 130 hostages still held in Gaza after six months of Israel's war against Hamas.
Mon Apr 08 2024