Who are the Palestinian prisoners being freed in return for the hostages?
The new ceasefire deal will see the initial release of 33 hostages in exchange for up to 1,904 Palestinian prisoners, many of whom have been charged with terrorism and murder
What awaits the three hostages due for release in today’s ceasefire deal?
Romi Gonen, Doron Steinbrecher and Emily Damari will be taken to private hospital suites and treated for what health ministry anticipates to be severe mental and physical complications
Hostage families share their pain as baby captive Kfir Bibas turns two
‘Since October 7 we have had to put all our emotions aside because otherwise, we wouldn’t be able to function’
Emily Damari is on the list, but I won’t believe she’s free until I see her, says her mother
Mandy Damari has been campaigning tirelessly for her daughter’s release
First Hamas hostages to be released ‘on Sunday’, Israeli government says
Security cabinet reportedly set to meet this morning to approve the deal
Freed hostages will face ‘complex emotional challenges’ after family reunion, claims PTSD expert
Vered Atzmon Meshulam explains the issues those who have suffered years of Hamas captivity could face upon returning home
Smotrich ‘likely’ to resign over ceasefire deal
The move could collapse the Netanyahu government and prompt fresh elections in Israel at a crucial moment for the region
Breaking: Israel and Hamas officially agree to ceasefire and hostage release deal
President Biden confirmed the agreement in a press conference this evening, plus more details on how it will be implemented
Smotrich poised to leave government if hostage deal lacks ‘voluntary emigration’ measures
The far-right minister has slammed the draft agreement as a ‘surrender’ and called for a renewal of hostilities if Hamas isn’t completely dismantled
Member of Netanyahu’s coalition urges Trump to reject current hostage deal
Ohad Tal, who chairs the Religious Zionism Party's Knesset faction lobbied the president-elect at Mar a Lago
Meeting with mother of last British hostage ‘important’ ahead of possible deal, Lammy tells MPs
Ministers also faced questions about the sale of drones to Israel
Blinken set to unveil plan to install PA in place of Hamas in Gaza
Israel has so far blocked the return to Gaza of the PLO-led entity.
Ben-Gvir claims credit for blocking hostage deal multiple times since summer
The far-right minister said he would quit the coalition if deal was reached with Hamas
Hamas accepts ceasefire and hostage release deal, according to Israeli officials
Dozens of Israeli hostages could be released from Gaza in exchange for a reported six week ceasefire
‘Seal the deal before it’s too late’ pleads relative of baby hostage Kfir Bibas
Negotiators are reportedly on the brink of a ceasefire agreement which could see those abducted on October 7, 2023 returned to their families.
Who are the UK-linked hostages that could be on the brink of freedom?
The status of many of those taken by Hamas on October 7 remains unknown as negotiations enter their ‘final’ phase
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