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Bodies of two hostages recovered in Gaza, Israel says

The remains of Judi Weinstein Haggai and Gad Haggai were recovered and returned to Israel in a special operation by the army and the Shin Bet internal security agency, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday.

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Tel Aviv protests demand return of Gaza hostages and end to war

Anti-government protests erupted in Tel Aviv on Thursday night, with demonstrators calling for the release of Israeli hostages held in Gaza and a halt to the war.

Art

Meet the former Hamas hostage Andrei Kozlov turning trauma into art

After surviving 247 days as a hostage of Hamas, Andrei Kozlov has turned his trauma into art, painting scenes of captivity, resilience, and hope in a New York studio.

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Israeli-American soldier freed by Hamas after 19 months in captivity

Israeli-American soldier Edan Alexander, held by Hamas for over 19 months, was released in a goodwill gesture that may pave the way for a new ceasefire with Israel.

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World News

Hamas has agreed to release the last living US-Israeli hostage in Gaza

Edan Alexander, an Israeli-American soldier was abducted from his base during the 7 October 2023 Hamas-led attack on Israel that ignited the war in Gaza.

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Nova festival victims remembered on Israel's Memorial Day

Sirens echoed across Israel on Wednesday as the country paused to remember victims of militant attacks.

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Israel observes Holocaust Remembrance Day with nationwide silence

Israel came to a standstill on Thursday as a two-minute siren sounded across the country to honour the six million Jewish victims of the Holocaust.

Israel

Protesters in Jerusalem urge Netanyahu to secure hostage deal

The gathering took place ahead of the Israeli PM's trip to Washington, where he is set to meet with US President Donald Trump.

Israel

As Israel resumes its war on Hamas, the hostages' fate remains unclear

Euronews spoke to Israeli survivors of the 7 October Hamas attack about their increasing concern for the 24 living hostages still held in Gaza.

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Families of hostages urge Trump to pressure Netanyahu

Families of hostages in Gaza protested in Tel Aviv, urging US President Donald Trump to pressure Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for a deal, as Israel halts aid to Gaza to force Hamas into a ceasefire agreement.

Israel

Hostages' families ask Trump not to collaborate with Netanyahu

Relatives of hostages in Gaza protested in Tel Aviv on Thursday, accusing the Israeli prime minister of being responsible for the deaths of the 37 captives.

Gaza

Israel releases prisoners as Hamas hands over bodies of four hostages

Israel had delayed the release of the prisoners until Hamas ended its 'humiliating ceremonies.'

Gaza

Hamas releases six last hostages in first phase of ceasefire agreement

The six included three Israeli men seized from the Nova music festival and another taken while visiting family in southern Israel when Hamas-led militants stormed across the border in the 7 October, 2023, attack that triggered Israel’s 16-month bombing campaign in Gaza.

Gaza

Hamas releases bodies of Israeli hostages, including the Bibas family

The Bibas family include a mother and two children whose whereabouts were widely speculated on.

Gaza

Mixed feelings for hostages' family members ahead of next release

After Hamas said it will release six living Israeli hostages and return four bodies, family members expressed both happiness and grief ahead of the release, while Palestinians in Gaza maintain hope that the ceasefire will hold.

Gaza

Hamas and Israel complete swap of three Israelis and 369 Palestinians

Hamas has released 3 Israeli hostages, with 369 Palestinian prisoners freed in return. The successful swap is an indication that the fragile ceasefire is set to hold.

Israel

Hamas names three Israeli hostages due to be freed on Saturday

In the sixth swap since the Gaza ceasefire took hold on 19 January, 369 Palestinians held by Israel will also be released.

Gaza

Hamas to free three hostages on Saturday as ceasefire remains fragile

The Palestinian group recently said they could delay the release of hostages, after accusing Israel of breaching some of the terms of the ceasefire agreement.

Israel

Family of released Israeli hostage thank French government and Trump

After the initial jubilation of being freed, the released captives — who have been held for more than 15 months — are likely to endure a trying re-entry, based on the testimony of those who were held hostage themselves.

Gaza

Three Israeli hostages and dozens of Palestinian prisoners freed

Israel has begun releasing a group of Palestinian prisoners after Hamas freed three hostages as part of the ceasefire deal that has halted 15 months of fighting in the Gaza Strip.