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Middle East latest: Hostages and prisoners set to be released as ceasefire holds

Hamas is set to free three more Israeli hostages as well as five Thai captives, and Israel is to release another 110 Palestinian prisoners, in the third such exchange since a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip took hold earlier this month.

ABC · 2d

Middle East updates: Israel-Lebanon ceasefire extended to Feb. 18

A ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza went into effect a week ago. Hostages held in the strip and Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails have started to be released under the multi-phased deal.

Santa Rosa Press Democrat · 8d

Middle East latest: Gaza ceasefire is delayed over dispute between Hamas and Israel

The Israeli military says it “continues to attack” inside the Gaza Strip as a dispute with Hamas delayed the start of a planned ceasefire.

Thousands of Palestinians return to north Gaza

The Associated Press on MSN · 1d

Middle East latest: Palestinians return to their homes in northern Gaza for a second day

Crowds of displaced Palestinians made the arduous journey back to heavily destroyed northern Gaza for a second day Tuesday, under a fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.

The Washington Post · 9h

Palestinians' return to northern Gaza complicates Netanyahu's war aims

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed 15 months ago that Israel would achieve “total victory” in the war in Gaza — by eradicating Hamas and freeing all the hostages

U.S. News & World Report · 15h

Joy Turns to Despair as Gaza Returnees Struggle to Settle in Enclave's North

The joy of thousands of Palestinian families who made it back home in north Gaza after a ceasefire with Israel is turning to despair as the cold reality of uninhabitable, bombed-out homes and dire shortages of basic supplies sets in.

Hamas names next 8 hostages it will release from Gaza

Reuters · 10d

What is in the Gaza ceasefire deal?

Here are the main elements of a Gaza ceasefire deal that went into effect on Sunday after 15 months of conflict that has killed tens of thousands of Palestinians and inflamed the Middle East.

Wall Street Journal · 13h

Hamas Will Release Three More Hostages Thursday Under Gaza Cease-Fire Deal

Hamas on Wednesday gave to Israel the names of the next three hostages to be freed, including Arbel Yehoud, a female civilian whose freedom has been a point of tension.

Yahoo · 3h

More Hamas hostages to be released

President Trump's Middle East envoy traveled to Israel on Wednesday to discuss the next phase of the ceasefire deal, coming as more hostages are expected to be released.

Top U.S. Envoy Makes Rare Trip to Gaza Strip to Bolster Cease-Fire

Steven Witkoff, who played an important role in brokering the truce between Israel and Hamas, also met with Israel’s prime ...

16hon MSN

Trump Middle East Envoy Witkoff Makes Rare Trip by U.S. Official to Gaza

Steve Witkoff visited the enclave to oversee the implementation of a fragile cease-fire between Israel and Hamas.

3don MSN

Middle East latest: Ceasefires in Gaza and Lebanon appear at risk with disputes over deadlines

Ceasefires in Gaza and Lebanon appear at risk as disputes continue over key deadlines and local health officials say Israeli forces opened fire on both fronts ...

10d

Trump's Middle East envoy is considering a visit to the Gaza Strip amid ceasefire deal

Steve Witkoff, Trump’s envoy to the Middle East, plans to be a near-constant presence in the region in an attempt to prevent ...

Israel's Netanyahu to Meet Trump in Washington on Feb 4 Amid Gaza Ceasefire

U.S. President Donald Trump and Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu talk in the midst of a joint news conference in ...

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