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Israel-Hamas Hostage Exchange Continues Amid Ongoing Tensions

Three more Israeli hostages are freed as Israel releases 369 Palestinian prisoners under a fragile ceasefire amid renewed fears of war.

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  2. Rubio kicks off Mideast trip in Israel as Arab leaders reel from Trump's Gaza proposal

    Resuming the war could be a death sentence for the remaining hostages and may not succeed in eliminating Hamas, which reasserted control over Gaza when the ceasefire took hold last month.

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  5. Hamas releases three Israeli hostages on schedule

    All three of the men appeared to be in good condition and were able to walk and talk on their own.

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  7. Marco Rubio arrives in Israel on first trip to Middle East as U.S. secretary of state

    The U.S. president's comments echoed long-standing Palestinian fears of being permanently driven from their homes and were labeled as a proposal of ethnic cleansing by some critics.

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  10. Hamas, Israel exchange captives and prisoners amid fragile ceasefire

    Hamas released three captives in Gaza and Israel freed hundreds of Palestinians, despite earlier fears the ceasefire was on the verge of collapse.

    Hamas, Israel exchange captives and prisoners amid fragile ceasefire

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  11. Israel, Hamas release prisoners in latest exchange despite ceasefire tensions

    Despite the performative nature of the release, Israelis were more optimistic about the hostages’ health this time, compared to the hostage release on Feb. 8.

    Israel, Hamas release prisoners in latest exchange despite ceasefire tensions

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  14. Three More Hostages Freed, But Hamas Delivers Cruel Message to Families

    The group’s actions are seen as a deliberate attempt to intensify the emotional toll on families of hostages, further complicating the already fragile situation.

    Three More Hostages Freed, But Hamas Delivers Cruel Message to Families

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  15. Hamas Releases 3 Hostages as Fragile Cease-Fire Holds

    Hamas terrorists paraded the three hostages through a large crowd before releasing them in a show of force likely designed to underscore the fact that the terrorist group is still operating despite Israel’s war in Gaza.

    Hamas Releases 3 Hostages as Fragile Cease-Fire Holds

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  16. ‘Hundreds of miles’ of Hamas tunnels remain in Gaza — and it could take years to eliminate them: Israel consul general

    Despite 15 months of intense bombing before a ceasefire negotiated by President Trump last month, Hamas staged a military parade to mark the temporary cessation of hostilities and has moved to swiftly reassert control over Gaza in recent weeks.

    ‘Hundreds of miles’ of Hamas tunnels remain in Gaza — and it could take years to eliminate them: Israel consul general

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  18. Israeli hostages and Palestinian inmates freed in ceasefire swap

    Under the first six-week stage of the ceasefire deal, 33 hostages and 1,900 prisoners are supposed to be freed.

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  19. Hamas frees three hostages - including Israeli-American

    Concerns are high about the remaining hostages’ condition.

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  20. Hamas releases three hostages, including U.S. citizen Sagui Dekel Chen

    The big picture: President Trump issued a public ultinaum this week, saying the ceasefire should end if Hamas did not release all remaining hostages by noon on Saturday.

    Hamas releases three hostages, including U.S. citizen Sagui Dekel Chen

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  22. Netanyahu to convene security cabinet after release of 3 hostages

    Thanks to the concentration of our forces in and around the Strip, and thanks to President Trump's clear and unequivocal statement, Hamas backed down and the release of the hostages continued.

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  23. Hamas Frees Three Hostages As Fragile Gaza Cease-Fire Holds

    The ceasefire faces a much bigger challenge with its first phase concluding in early March.

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  25. 3 Hostages Returned To Israel As Ceasefire Deal With Hamas Continues

    Nearly 100 hostages remain captive in Gaza, and it is currently unclear how many of them remain alive.

    3 Hostages Returned To Israel As Ceasefire Deal With Hamas Continues

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  26. Hamas releases three Israeli hostages, the 6th group freed under a ceasefire deal

    Those released included 333 Gazans who were arrested by Israeli forces during the recent war and were sent back to Gaza — the largest group of Palestinians to be returned to Gaza by Israel following more than 15 months of war.

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Updated: Feb 16th, 2025, 9:59 AM ET

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On February 15, 2025, Israel and Hamas completed their sixth hostage exchange, with three Israeli hostages—Sagui Dekel-Chen, Iair Horn, and Alexander Troufanov—released in return for 369 Palestinian prisoners. This exchange occurred after a brief disruption of the fragile ceasefire. Growing tensions arose from U.S. President Trump's controversial proposal to relocate two million Palestinians from Gaza. The humanitarian situation in Gaza remains critical, compounded by the ongoing plight of hostages. With the first phase of the ceasefire set to conclude in March, the future of negotiations and peace remains uncertain.

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