Tag: hostage

Israel Delays Release of Palestinian Prisoners Amid Concerns Over Hostage Treatment

The announcement follows outrage after the remains of the Bibas brothers—Ariel (4 years old) and Kfir (10 months)—were returned to Israel.

February 23, 2025

“Hamas Must Release All Hostages Immediately”: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio

This statement follows Israel's confirmation that three hostages, released by Hamas as part of a negotiated exchange, have safely returned to Israeli territory.

February 9, 2025

Families of Israeli Hostages Rally Near White House, Urge Release of Loved Ones

The crowd, numbering in the thousands, came together to demand action for the hostages still held by Hamas.

February 5, 2025

Hamas to Release 3 Israeli and 5 Thai Hostages as Part of Ceasefire Agreement

Currently, there are eight Thai hostages in Gaza, along with one from Nepal and one from Tanzania.

January 30, 2025

Hamas Expected to Release 33 Hostages in Initial Ceasefire-Hostage Deal Phase

Negotiations appear to be nearing completion, with Israel prepared to implement the agreement once finalized.

January 14, 2025

Biden and Netanyahu Discuss Progress on Gaza Ceasefire-Hostage Deal

According to the White House statement, discussions are based on the May 27, 2024, framework proposed by President Biden and unanimously endorsed by the UN Security Council.

January 13, 2025

Israel denies reports that Hamas forwarded list of hostages to be released in potential ceasefire agreement

Meanwhile, IDF has announced that it has conducted a drone strike against a group of Hamas operatives at a command center in the Israeli-designated humanitarian zone in southern Gaza.

January 6, 2025

“ALL HELL TO PAY”: US President-elect Trump on hostage situation in Middle East

Trump vowed that those responsible for the hostage-taking would be "hit harder" than any previous actions taken against foreign entities by the US.

December 3, 2024

Egypt proposes two-day Gaza ceasefire to facilitate return of four Israeli hostages

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu opted not to put the proposal to a vote, citing concerns over the initial ceasefire, and sent Bar back to Egypt to negotiate better terms.

October 28, 2024

Israel: IDF Chief Halevi vows to bring back hostages amid heightened military readiness across all fronts

Halevi emphasised that the holiday is incomplete without the hostages, stressing the IDF's determination to bring them back from Gaza.

October 3, 2024