Gaza, American Hostages

When Will American Hostages in Gaza Come Home? What We Know
The Israeli government believes that at least 98 hostages are still being held in Gaza by Hamas, although the figure may include the remains of dozens who have died or were killed during the conflict. Most of the hostages were abducted during the initial October 7 attack.
How Many Hostages Remain in Gaza, and When Could They Be Released?
Citizens of Israel, the United States, Britain, Mexico, Thailand and other countries were among about 250 people abducted in the Oct. 7, 2023 raids into Israel.
American hostages could be released first under potential Gaza ceasefire
As hopes for a potential ceasefire between Israel and Hamas hangs in the balance, so do the lives of three American hostages still being held captive in Gaza.
Who are the American hostages being released in the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal?
President Biden released a statement following the Israel-Hamas ceasefire announcement Wednesday, saying release of American hostages will be included in the agreement.
Israel and Hamas agree to deal for ceasefire in Gaza, release of hostages
After intense negotiations, Israel and Hamas have reached a deal that would see a ceasefire and the exchange of hostages in Gaza for Palestinian prisoners.
Two American Hostages Are on List to Be Released Under Gaza Deal, Source Says
Two Americans held in Gaza are on the list of hostages to be released in first six-week phase of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal that was announced Wednesday, a source familiar with the matter said. The two are Keith Siegel and Sagui Dekel-Chen,
Qatar, US Announce Gaza Truce, Hostage Release Deal
Qatar and the United States announced Wednesday a ceasefire and hostage-release deal between Israel and Hamas, adding that they hoped it would pave the way for a permanent end to the war in Gaza.
Two Americans to be released from Gaza in first phase of ceasefire deal
Chen, are expected to be released as part of the first phase of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal that emerged Wednesday after being held for 15-months by Hamas since the start of the war in Gaza, according to a senior administration official.
After accusing Netanyahu of putting his future over the hostages, families hope for change
Israel's prime minister has been accused of prioritizing his own political survival and the unity of his fractious right-wing ...
My Son Hersh Died in Gaza. I Won’t Stop Speaking Out Until All Hostages Are Home
Before being killed in a Gaza tunnel, my son Hersh was twice on a list to be freed, writes Rachel Goldberg-Polin.
Mike Waltz says only 25 Israeli hostages out of 33 to be released are alive
Incoming national security adviser Mike Waltz expressed optimism that the ceasefire deal with Hamas would go through, despite ...
Terms of ceasefire deal could create uncertainty and long wait for hostages’ families
Former chief of staff at the CIA and Pentagon Jeremy Bash explains why separating hostages and releasing them at two ...
New Jersey native not in first phase of hostages being released by Hamas, father says
The father of a New Jersey native who is being held hostage by Hamas is hopeful about the ceasefire deal announced Wednesday, ...
Cotton knocks Gaza ceasefire-hostages agreement, offers alternate ‘deal’
Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) criticized the ceasefire and hostage-release deal mediators struck between Israel and Hamas on ...
How Israel Is Bracing for Malnourished, Traumatized Hostages
Facilities have been preparing by conducting simulations and poring over medical records and Hamas videos.
Health Ministry announces medical protocol for hostages returned from Hamas captivity
Procedures include pregnancy tests, checks for starvation and nutrient imbalance, and private psychological treatment.