Hamas, Gaza

American-Israeli Keith Siegel, 2 other hostages released in Gaza in 3rd exchange of Israel-Hamas ceasefire
Tel Aviv — American-Israeli dual national Keith Siegel was among three hostages released by militants in the war-torn Gaza Strip on Saturday, more than 15 months after they were taken captive by Hamas. Siegel was freed in Gaza City about two hours after Israelis Yarden Bibas and Ofer Calderon were released in the southern city of Khan Younis.
'Our hero has returned': Hamas releases 8 more Gaza hostages as part of ceasefire deal
Eight hostages − three Israelis and five Thai nationals − were returned to Israel Thursday after spending 482 days in Hamas captivity in Gaza. They were freed in an at-times chaotic handover in connection with a weekslong ceasefire and hostages-for-prisoners swap between Israel and the militant group aimed at ending 15 months of fighting.
Hamas to release 3 more hostages, including US citizen, as part of fragile ceasefire deal
Hamas was set to free three more hostages, including American-Israeli Keith Siegel, in the latest phase of a fragile ceasefire on Saturday.
Hamas releases American hostage Keith Siegel; Rafah crossing to reopen
Keith Siegel, a 65-year-old citizen of Israel and the United States, and two other male hostages were released Saturday as part of the first phase of the Gaza ceasefire deal.
Family reacts to release of American Israeli hostage Keith Siegel
NBC News' Yasmin Vossoughian reports on how the family of American Israeli Keith Siegel family reacted after Hamas released him after 484 days in captivity and about the status of hostage Yarden Bibas' wife and children.
Special Report: Israeli American Keith Siegel among three hostages released by Hamas
Israeli American hostage Keith Siegel was released by Hamas in the latest hostage exchange as part of January's ceasefire deal with Israel. NBC News' Keir Simmons reports on Siegel becoming the first American hostage to be released since his wife in 2023 and the condition of the other hostages.
See the moment Israeli-American Keith Siegel is released by Hamas
Israeli-American dual national hostage Keith Siegel was handed over to the Red Cross by Hamas. He has entered Israel, according to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF).
Drone aerials show Hamas ceremony for release of American-Israeli hostage Keith Siegel in Gaza City
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Who are the hostages released by Hamas as part of the ceasefire in Gaza?
Hamas-led militants have freed three more hostages from the Gaza Strip after more than 15 months in captivity.
Hamas hand over two Israeli hostages in southern Gaza
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Hamas Names American, Israeli, and French Hostages To Be Freed Saturday
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Hamas frees 3 hostages and Israel releases Palestinian prisoners in 4th exchange of ceasefire
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Hamas releases 8 hostages from Gaza Strip in ceasefire deal
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Hamas releases 3 male hostages as part of ceasefire deal with Israel
Hamas has released three male hostages and Israel is to release dozens of Palestinian prisoners as part of a fragile ...
Four more Israeli hostages released by Hamas as ceasefire continues to hold
Hamas released four Israeli hostages in Gaza early Saturday in exchange for 200 Palestinian prisoners to be released later in ...
Israel-Hamas ceasefire: Four female hostages return to Israel; 200 Palestinians released
Latest news and live updates on the Gaza ceasefire deal as four female hostages are set to be released. The hostages are all ...