Hamas, Israel

Hamas names hostages to be freed in next swap with Israel
Hamas named on Friday four Israeli "women soldiers" held hostage since October 7 whom it plans to release from captivity in a second exchange under a ceasefire deal that has halted the Gaza war.Israel confirmed it had received the list of names.
Cease-fire between Israel, Hamas to go into effect Sunday morning, Qatar says
The cease-fire between Hamas and Israel is expected to go into effect on Sunday at 8:30 a.m. local time, Qatar’s foreign ministry announced Saturday.
Gaza ceasefire: Hamas to release 4 female Israel soldiers, reveals their names
The Palestinian militant group released three female Israeli hostages on January 19, when the ceasefire kicked in.
Hamas says to give names of hostages on Friday for next swap with Israel
A senior Hamas official told AFP that his group will provide on Friday the names of four Israeli women hostages to be freed the following day in the second exchange of a ceasefire agreement.If all goes according to plan,
Qatar says ceasefire between Israel and Hamas will go into effect at 8:30 a.m. on Sunday
Qatar’s foreign ministry says the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas will go into effect at 8:30 a.m. (0630 GMT) on Sunday.
Qatar PM Says Israel, Hamas Must Show 'Good Faith' For Lasting Gaza Peace
Qatar's prime minister said Tuesday that a lasting peace in Gaza would depend on Israel and Hamas acting in "good faith", days into a fragile truce in the Palestinian territory mediated by the Gulf state.
Qatar's foreign ministry says drafts of possible agreement sent to both Hamas and Israel
Qatar has handed over drafts of a possible ceasefire agreement to both Hamas and Israel, Qatari foreign ministry spokesperson Majed Al-Ansari said on Tuesday, adding that this is the closest point to a deal over the past months.
Israel-Hamas ceasefire and hostage deal in Gaza is confirmed by the US and Qatar | AP Explains
Israel and Hamas agreed to pause the devastating war in the Gaza Strip, mediators announced Wednesday, raising the possibility of winding down the deadliest and most destructive fighting between the bitter enemies.
Israel, Hamas cease-fire deal could enable rearming of Gaza terrorist's groups
As the cease-fire deal is underway between Israel and Hamas terrorists, some military and political commentators in Israel are worried that the deal will enable the Iran-backed terror group to rearm.
Hamas frees hostages, Israel releases Palestinian prisoners on day one of ceasefire
Ceasefire suspends 15-month-old war Gaza residents return to devastated neighborhoods, assess damage Hamas and Israel exchange hostages and prisoners amid truce GAZA/CAIRO/JERUSALEM, Jan 19 (Reuters) - Hamas released three Israeli hostages and Israel released 90 Palestinian prisoners on Sunday,
How the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal works
Israel and Hamas have signed a ceasefire agreement to end the war and return the hostages kidnapped by the terror group during the Oct 7 attacks.
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