Hamas names Israeli hostages to be freed

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.
Hamas frees 3 hostages and Israel begins releasing Palestinian prisoners
Hamas militants released three male hostages being held in the Gaza Strip on Saturday and Israel began releasing 183 Palestinian prisoners from Israeli jails, part of a ceasefire deal that has halted 15 months of intense fighting.
Two Israeli hostages handed over to Red Cross by Hamas militants
Ofer Kalderon and Yarden Bibas, two Israeli hostages held in Gaza, have been released by Hamas. The two men have arrived in Israel, according to the Israeli military.
American man among 3 hostages set for release in next Israel-Hamas swap
Dual U.S.-Israeli national Keith Siegel is among the 3 hostages expected to be released by Hamas in the fourth swap with Israel.
Hamas frees 8 more hostages. Israel releases Palestinian prisoners after delay
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Hamas Names American, Israeli, and French Hostages To Be Freed Saturday
Siegel, 65, is an American-Israeli from Chapel Hill, North Carolina. He was kidnapped from Kibbutz Kfar Aza along with his wife, Aviva Siegel. Aviva was freed in a prior hostage exchange in Nov. 2023 and has since led an international campaign advocating for the release of Siegel and others still held in Gaza.
Hamas Turns Hostage Releases Into a Humiliating Spectacle for Israel
The increasingly theatrical and threatening events have angered Israel and put a cease-fire deal at risk.
American Israeli hostage among three set to be released from Gaza by Hamas
The organization representing families of hostages held in the Gaza Strip is celebrating the news that three male hostages would be released Saturday as part of the cease-fire agreement between Israel and Hamas.
Three Israeli hostages, including dual US and French citizens, set for release in Gaza on Saturday
Hamas said on Friday it would free the father of the youngest hostages seized in its Oct. 7, 2023 attack on Israel and two others including a dual U.S. citizen and a dual French citizen in the next exchange of Gaza hostages for Palestinian prisoners.
Hamas Names 3 Hostages It Says Will Be Freed This Weekend
Israeli, will be released along with Yarden Bibas and Ofer Kalderon in exchange for about 90 Palestinians being held in Israeli prisons, the group said.
American-Israeli hostage Keith Siegel handed over to Red Cross by Hamas in Gaza City
Israelis in Tel Aviv cheered and shed tears as Seigel was handed to the Red Cross. His release follows that of Yarden Bibas ...
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Israeli father says even in Hamas captivity, his daughter heard his pleas to come home alive
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Hamas to Free Israeli Father, but Fates of His Wife, Infant and Preschooler Are Unknown
Hamas said it will release the hostage Yarden Bibas, 35, on Saturday. His wife and children were also taken captive on Oct. 7 ...