Israeli hostage release live updates: Tel Aviv erupts in celebration as hostages are freed from Gaza
The first three Hamas hostages, who have been in captivity for 15 months, have been handed over to the Red Cross in a historic moment on the first day of the cease-fire between Israel and the terror group.
Israel Says the First 3 Hostages to Be Freed From Gaza Are With the Red Cross as Ceasefire Underway
The first three hostages set to be released from Gaza were transferred to the Red Cross and were on their way toward Israeli forces, the Israeli military announced Sunday, hours after the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas took hold.
Red Cross convoy is on its way to pick up the first Israeli hostages in Gaza after ceasefire begins
BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — A ceasefire between Israel and Hamas took hold in the Gaza Strip on Sunday, ushering in an initial six-week
First Israeli hostages freed by Hamas following 471 days in captivity after cease-fire takes effect
There are still 57 living hostages left in Gaza; 30 more hostages, including two Americans, are set to be freed in the first phase of the cease-fire agreement.
Watch live: Crowds gather in Tel Aviv as ceasefire sees hostages released after 470 days
Watch live as crowds gather in Tel Aviv as the Israel and Hamas ceasefire sees hostages released on Sunday (19 January) after 470 days.
Ceasefire brings hope in Gaza; Red Cross retrieving first hostages from Hamas
Palestinians poured into the streets to celebrate and headed back to the rubble of their bombed-out homes on Sunday, as the Red Cross went to retrieve the first hostages to be freed under a ceasefire deal that halted fighting in the Gaza Strip.
Red Cross convoy is on its way to pick up the first Israeli hostages in Gaza
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Hostages transferred to Red Cross vehicle in Gaza City
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Middle East latest: 3 female hostages arrive in Israel as fragile Gaza ceasefire takes hold
The first three hostages released from Gaza have arrived in Israel for tearful reunions with their families. They took place ...