Hostage Swap News - Latest Updates & Headlines
Israel refuses to withdraw from Gaza-Egypt border
Jerusalem, Feb 27: Israeli officials said on Thursday that the military would not withdraw from the strategic strip along the Gaza-Egypt border despite a ceasefire agreement that calls for a pullout by Saturday.
Israel and Hamas agree on 'simultaneous' exchange of hostages' bodies and Palestinian prisoners
Tel Aviv, February 26: Israel and Hamas have reached an agreement for the transfer of four Israeli hostages' bodies in exchange for the release of 602 Palestinian security prisoners, according to statements from both Hamas and an Israeli official, as reported by The Times of Israel.
Six hostages released by Hamas in latest swap
Gaza, Feb 22: Six Israeli hostages previously held by Hamas were released on Saturday as part of an ongoing ceasefire exchange, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed in a statement.
Hamas to release three Israeli hostages today in exchange for Palestinian prisoners
Gaza, Feb 15: Hamas has confirmed that three Israeli hostages will be released on Saturday, in exchange for Palestinian prisoners held in Israel.
Israel to allow Gazans to return as Hamas prepares to release six hostages
Tel Aviv, Jan 27: The Israeli government announced that Hamas will release six hostages this week while Israel will allow Palestinians in Gaza to return to their homes in the northern region starting Monday.