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Gaza ceasefire begins: Israel frees 90 prisoners after Hamas returns 3 hostages

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A ceasefire between Israel and Hamas was underway in the Gaza Strip Sunday, beginning an initial six-week period of calm and raising hopes for an end to the 15-month war.

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  1. The Hill

    First hostages set for release after Israel-Hamas ceasefire’s bumpy start (opens The Hill)

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    The Hill's feed description

    Qatar, a key negotiator in the fragile Israel-Hamas ceasefire agreement, confirmed Saturday that the first hostages will be released in less than 24 hours. Qatari Foreign Minister Majid al-Ansari said the ceasefire in the Gaza Strip is set to begin at 8:30 a.m.

  2. NBC New York

    Ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in effect in Gaza; first hostages released (opens NBC New York)

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    NBC New York's feed description

    Three hostages have been handed over to the International Committee of the Red Cross, according to NBC News’ crew in Gaza.

  3. Al-Monitor

    Israel-Hamas ceasefire delayed after PM demands hostage list (opens Al-Monitor)

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    Al-Monitor's feed description

    A long-awaited ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war was delayed Sunday after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said at the last minute that it would not take effect until the Palestinian militant group provided a list of the hostages to be released.

  4. NBC4 Washington

    Israel warns again that Gaza ceasefire will not begin until Hamas provides a hostage list (opens NBC4 Washington)

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    NBC4 Washington's feed description

    Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said early Sunday that the ceasefire in Gaza will not begin until Hamas provides the names of the three hostages it is...

  5. Al Jazeera

    Hamas releases first three Israeli captives as Gaza ceasefire takes hold (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    The first phase of the agreement is supposed to last 42 days and see the release of more captives and prisoners.

  6. WUSA9

    Long-awaited Gaza ceasefire begins after delay, Hamas names hostages to be released Sunday (opens WUSA9)

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    WUSA9's feed description

    Celebrations erupted across the war-ravaged territory and some Palestinians began returning to their homes despite the delay.

  7. Daily Journal

    Netanyahu warns again that Gaza ceasefire will not begin until Hamas provides a hostage list (opens Daily Journal)

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    Daily Journal's feed description

    DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said early Sunday that the ceasefire in Gaza will not begin until Hamas provides the names of the three hostages it is set to release later on Sunday in exchange for scores of Palestinian prisoners.

  8. The Christian Post

    Israel celebrates as 3 hostages return home after 471 days in Hamas captivity (opens The Christian Post)

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    Romi Gonen, Doron Steinbrecher and Emily Damari crossed the border into Israel shortly before 6 p.m. on Sunday, after spending 471 days as hostages.

  9. WHEC Rochester

    Middle East latest: Israel releases 90 Palestinian prisoners after Hamas frees 3 Israeli hostages (opens WHEC Rochester)

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    WHEC Rochester's feed description

    Israel has freed 90 Palestinian prisoners and detainees. The release came early Monday, more than seven hours after three Israeli hostages released from Hamas captivity in Gaza returned to Israel. A large bus carrying dozens of Palestinian detainees exited the gates of Israel’s Ofer prison, just out…

  10. The Hill

    Three Israeli hostages released by Hamas (opens The Hill)

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    The Hill's feed description

    Three Israeli hostages were released to the Israeli Defense Force (IDF) on Sunday following a ceasefire deal between Israel and the militant group Hamas. The three freed hostages, Romi Gonen, Doron Steinbrecher and Emily Damari, were released by Hamas to the IDF on Sunday, the military announced on …

  11. FOX 29 Philadelphia

    Gaza ceasefire begins: 1st release of hostages underway (opens FOX 29 Philadelphia)

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    FOX 29 Philadelphia's feed description

    A ceasefire between Israel and Hamas was underway in the Gaza Strip Sunday, beginning an initial six-week period of calm and raising hopes for an end to the 15-month war.

  12. WFMZ Allentown

    Three hostages arrive in Israel from Gaza as fragile ceasefire passes first hurdle (opens WFMZ Allentown)

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    WFMZ Allentown's feed description

    Three hostages released from Gaza are now in Israel in the first test of a fragile ceasefire with Hamas. The three hostages are Romi Gonen, 24, kidnapped from the Nova

  13. AL.com

    Gaza ceasefire takes hold and the first handover of hostages is underway (opens AL.com)

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    AL.com's feed description

    The truce, which started at 11:15 a.m. local time, is just the first step toward ultimately ending the conflict and returning nearly 100 hostages abducted in Hamas' Oct. 7, 2023, attack.

  14. Truthout

    After a Deadly 3-Hour Delay, Gaza Ceasefire Finally Takes Effect (opens Truthout)

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    Truthout's feed description

    Israeli forces killed at least 19 Palestinians across the Gaza Strip on Sunday morning during the delay.

  15. Omaha World-Herald

    Update: Israel frees 90 Palestinian prisoners, detainees (opens Omaha World-Herald)

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    Omaha World-Herald's feed description

    Israel freed 90 Palestinian prisoners and detainees. The release came early on Monday, more than seven hours after three Israeli hostages released from Hamas captivity in Gaza returned to Israel.

  16. Christian Science Monitor

    Gaza ceasefire sets in motion release of 3 Israeli hostages (opens Christian Science Monitor)

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    A ceasefire in the War in Gaza – brokered by the United States, Qatar, and Egypt – took effect on Sunday as Hamas released the first three hostages it has held for 15 months during its fighting with Israel.

  17. The Republic

    Middle East latest: A long-awaited Gaza ceasefire starts after a delay (opens The Republic)

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    The Republic's feed description

    A ceasefire in the Gaza Strip took effect on Sunday following an almost three-hour delay after Hamas was late to name the three hostage it plans to release. The announcement from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said the ceasefire began at 11:15 a.m. local time (0915 GMT).

  18. KOB 4

    Middle East latest: Gaza ceasefire sets in motion release of 3 Israeli hostages (opens KOB 4)

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    KOB 4's feed description

    A ceasefire in the Gaza Strip took effect on Sunday as Hamas released the first three female hostages it held for 15 months of the devastating war. The ceasefire went into force at 11:15 a.m. local time after an almost three-hour delay.

  19. Deutsche Welle

    Israel says Gaza ceasefire won't start without hostage list – DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    Deutsche Welle's feed description

    A ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas was expected to come into effect on Sunday morning. The three-stage truce was to start the exchange of hostages held by Hamas for Palestinians in Israeli prisons. DW has more.

  20. Breitbart News

    After Delay, Hamas Provides Names of First Hostages to Be Freed (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    Romi Gonen, Emily Damari and Doron Steinbrecher. These are the names of the first three hostages to be freed on Sunday by Hamas.

  21. NPR

    33 hostages are expected to be released by Hamas as part of a ceasefire with Israel (opens NPR)

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    NPR's feed description

    There are men, women and children on the list of 33 to be released from Gaza. Two are U.S. citizens. Israel is set to free hundreds of prisoners in exchange for them.

  22. Deadline

    Israel-Gaza Ceasefire Begins Following Three-Hour Delay; Gazans Begin To Return Home (opens Deadline)

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    Deadline's feed description

    Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu faces opposition to the ceasefire agreement from within his own party.

  23. Deutsche Welle

    IDF says 3 hostages have returned to Israel – DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    Deutsche Welle's feed description

    A ceasefire between Israel and Hamas has come into effect after a delay of almost three hours. The three-stage truce starts the exchange of hostages held by Hamas for Palestinians in Israeli prisons. DW has more.

  24. CNN

    Live updates: Gaza ceasefire begins after Hamas releases list of hostages to be freed (opens CNN)

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    CNN's feed description

    A long-awaited ceasefire has started in Gaza following a three-hour delay, bringing respite to the besieged enclave after a bloody 15 months. Follow for live updates.

  25. Las Vegas Review-Journal

    3 Israeli hostages arrive in Israel as fragile ceasefire passes first hurdle (opens Las Vegas Review-Journal)

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    Las Vegas Review-Journal's feed description

    Three hostages released from Gaza are now in Israel in the first test of a fragile ceasefire with Hamas.

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