Gaza, Hamas and Israel

U.S. ambassador to Israel makes his final push for release of U.S. hostages from Gaza
"We are going to do everything we can in this round to get all the American hostages, living and dead, out," Ambassador Jacob J. Lew tells NPR. His tenure as President Biden's envoy ends this month.
Hamas and Israel are negotiating the release of 34 hostages from Gaza
The deal would secure release of a third of the approximately 100 hostages who remain in Gaza, including two dual U.S.-Israeli nationals. In return, Israel would release some Palestinian prisoners.
Trump threatens Hamas to release hostages by inauguration
President-elect Donald Trump is threatening the terror group Hamas to release its remaining hostages in Gaza before his inauguration Jan. 20.
Israel Recovers Bodies of One or More Hostages Taken by Hamas in Gaza
Israel's defense minister said Wednesday that troops have recovered the body of one hostage from Gaza and is verifying another possible body.
Hamas says most Israeli hostage in north Gaza missing
Hamas has lost track of the majority of the hostages held in captivity in northern Gaza due to Israel's military activities in the area, a source in the Izzadin al-Qassam Brigades, Hamas's armed wing,
Families of hostages see hope for Israel-Hamas ceasefire
Relatives of hostages are pressuring Israel's government to reach a ceasefire with Hamas. Hamas has reportedly agreed on a list of 34 names of hostages still held in Gaza-- the people who would be freed should the ceasefire deal with the Israeli government currently under discussion in Qatar go ahead.
Families of American-Israeli hostages to attend Trump inauguration
Relatives of captives say they will meet with officials from incoming administration and members of Congress during trip to Washington later this month The post Families of American-Israeli hostages to attend Trump inauguration appeared first on The Times of Israel.
Israel Says Hamas Knows 'Exactly' Where Hostages Are After Offer
Israel said Monday that Hamas had yet to clarify whether 34 hostages it said it was ready to free were dead or alive, ...
Hamas Approves List of Hostages It May Free Under a Cease-Fire Deal With Israel
Israel says Hamas has not provided any information about the status of those 34 hostages, dampening any notion that the ...
Israel at War: Israel, US, UK hit Yemen's Houthis, Hamas says north Gaza hostages missing
Israeli officials are worried Hezbollah might resume fighting once ceasefire ends • IDF strikes Hezbollah target in Lebanon ...
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‘Hamas list’ is Israel’s original 40-name July list of hostages for release, minus 4 murdered in tunnel, elderly man killed in captivity, 1 rescued
The post Israel’s original July list of hostages for release included 4 later murdered in tunnel, elderly man killed in ...
Israel sends report to UN on 'brutal' treatment used by terrorists against hostages in Gaza
In a new report sent to the U.N. by Israel's health ministry, freed hostages reveal systematic abuse by Hamas, as 99 remain in captivity enduring brutal physical and psychological torment.
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Report: Qatar conveyed 'positive message' from Hamas on hostage deal
Kan 11 News reports Qatar conveyed a positive message to Israel regarding Hamas' intentions to advance negotiations on a ...
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Katz orders IDF plan for ‘complete defeat of Hamas’ if no hostage deal by Jan. 20
Statement from defense minister's office says he told military freeing hostages is 'top priority,' warns against Israel being ...
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With no significant developments in hostage negotiations, Israel welcomes Trump team’s participation
U S Secretary of State Antony Blinken indicated that the Biden administration is handing off some of its foreign policy ...