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Hamas releases 3 more Israeli hostages for dozens of Palestinian prisoners under Gaza ceasefire

Headline from ABC 7 New York, on the newest of 2 developments

Hamas released Israeli hostages Eli Sharabi, Ohad Ben Ami and Or Levy as Israel is freeing Palestinian prisoners as part of the Gaza ceasefire deal.

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Feb 7, 2025
Hamas to free three Israeli hostages in latest Gaza swap
Headline from Al-Monitor ·
Feb 8, 2025Newest
Hamas releases 3 more Israeli hostages for dozens of Palestinian prisoners under Gaza ceasefire
Headline from ABC 7 New York ·

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Deutsche Welle
Middle East: Hamas names Israeli hostages to be released – DW (opens Deutsche Welle)
Published Feb 6, 2025
Deutsche Welle's feed description
The names of three more Israeli hostages due to be released this weekend have been published by Hamas after a delay. Meanwhile, Germany's chancellor has rejected Trump's controversial Gaza plan. DW has more.
Al-Monitor
Hamas to free three Israeli hostages in latest Gaza swap (opens Al-Monitor)
Published Feb 6, 2025
Al-Monitor's feed description
Hamas said it would release three Israelis on Saturday in the fifth hostage-prisoner swap between the militants and Israel as part of a Gaza ceasefire deal, in exchange for 183 prisoners to be freed from Israeli jails.
The Christian Post
Israeli hostages Or Levy, Eli Sharabi, Ohad Ben Ami are set to be released (opens The Christian Post)
Published Feb 6, 2025
The Christian Post's feed description
Hamas announced Friday the names of the three hostages who will be released Saturday in the fifth phase of the first stage of the deal.
NBC News
Hamas names hostages to be freed after accusing Israel of breaching ceasefire (opens NBC News)
Published Feb 6, 2025
NBC News's feed description
Hamas announced the names of three Israeli hostages to be released on Saturday in exchange for 183 Palestinian prisoners and detainees.
New York Post
Hamas releases names of three hostages set to be released Saturday in latest cease-fire exchange (opens New York Post)
Published Feb 6, 2025
New York Post's feed description
Ohad Ben Ami, 56, Eli Sharabi, 52, and Or Levy, 34, are set to be released on Saturday, though it was not immediately clear what time.
New York Times
Hamas Names 3 Hostages to Be Released in Next Cease-Fire Exchange (opens New York Times)
Published Feb 6, 2025
New York Times's feed description
The Israelis were identified as Eli Sharabi, Or Levy and Ohad Ben-Ami, all of whom were abducted during the 2023 Hamas-led attack. Israel is expected to let dozens of Palestinian prisoners go in return.
Las Vegas Review-Journal
Hamas names 3 more Israeli hostages to be freed (opens Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Published Feb 6, 2025
Las Vegas Review-Journal's feed description
The three men, captured by Hamas during its Oct. 7, 2023, attack on southern Israel, are set to be freed Saturday.
ABC 7 New York
Hamas releases 3 more Israeli hostages for dozens of Palestinian prisoners under Gaza ceasefire (opens ABC 7 New York)
Published Feb 7, 2025
ABC 7 New York's feed description
Hamas released Israeli hostages Eli Sharabi, Ohad Ben Ami and Or Levy as Israel is freeing Palestinian prisoners as part of the Gaza ceasefire deal.
WMUR
Hamas releases 3 Israeli hostages for 183 Palestinian prisoners (opens WMUR)
Published Feb 7, 2025
WMUR's feed description
The three men were released in the fifth swap of hostages for prisoners since the ceasefire began on Jan. 19.
Fox News
Hamas frees 3 more hostages as part of ceasefire agreement with Israel (opens Fox News)
Published Feb 7, 2025
Fox News's feed description
Hamas released three more hostages in exchange for dozens of Palestinian prisoners as part of the ceasefire deal with Israel.
NPR
3 Israeli hostages freed for Palestinian detainees and prisoners (opens NPR)
Published Feb 7, 2025
NPR's feed description
The exchanges are part of a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas.
NBC Los Angeles
Hamas releases 3 frail-looking Israeli hostages for 183 Palestinian prisoners under Gaza ceasefire (opens NBC Los Angeles)
Published Feb 7, 2025
NBC Los Angeles's feed description
Hamas-led militants have released three Israeli civilian men held for the past 16 months and Israel freed 183 Palestinian prisoners.
Las Vegas Review-Journal
Hamas releases 3 Israeli hostages as Gaza truce proceeds (opens Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Published Feb 7, 2025
Las Vegas Review-Journal's feed description
Hamas released three Israeli civilian men the terrorists held hostage in Gaza, and Israel freed 183 Palestinian prisoners as the Gaza ceasefire ended its third week.
Breitbart News
Hamas releases 3 more Israeli hostages for 183 Palestinian prisoners under Gaza ceasefire (opens Breitbart News)
Published Feb 7, 2025
Breitbart News's feed description
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Hamas-led militants released three gaunt, frail-looking Israeli hostages on Saturday, and Israel freed 183 Palestinian | Israel / Middle East
Deutsche Welle
Middle East: Israeli hostages, Palestinian prisoners freed – DW (opens Deutsche Welle)
Published Feb 7, 2025
Deutsche Welle's feed description
Hamas released three Israeli hostages captured on October 7, 2023, in exchange for 183 Palestinians held by Israel. Meanwhile, Lebanon formed a new government without any Hezbollah ministers. Follow DW for more.
The Boston Globe
Hamas makes gaunt Israeli hostages thank captors before release (opens The Boston Globe)
Published Feb 7, 2025
The Boston Globe's feed description
The events made an already tenuous ceasefire more fragile, possibly endangering the next steps in the truce agreement.
WSVN Miami
Hamas releases 3 more Israeli hostages for dozens of Palestinian prisoners under Gaza ceasefire - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports (opens WSVN Miami)
Published Feb 7, 2025
WSVN Miami's feed description
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Hamas-led militants released three gaunt, frail-looking Israeli civilian men they held for the past 16 months on Saturday, and
KVIA El Paso
Hamas releases 3 more Israeli hostages in exchange for 183 Palestinian prisoners (opens KVIA El Paso)
Published Feb 7, 2025
KVIA El Paso's feed description
By Jon Haworth and Morgan Winsor LONDON -- Hamas militants freed three more Israeli hostages on Saturday in exchange for Israel releasing another 183 Palestinian prisoners as part of the ceasefire agreement between the warring sides.
NBC News
Israel-Hamas ceasefire live updates: 3 more Israeli hostages freed under Gaza deal (opens NBC News)
Published Feb 7, 2025
NBC News's feed description
Latest news and live updates as three hostages are set to be released in exchange for Palestinian detainees and prisoners as part of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal.
New York Times
Hamas Expected to Release 3 More Israeli Hostages: Live Updates (opens New York Times)
Published Feb 7, 2025
New York Times's feed description
The hostages, who were made to give public speeches by Hamas, looked frail and gaunt. Israel is now supposed to release about 180 Palestinian prisoners.
CBS News
3 more Israeli hostages released by Hamas as ceasefire deal continues to hold (opens CBS News)
Published Feb 7, 2025
CBS News's feed description
It is the fifth hostage and prisoner exchange to occur as part of the first phase of the current ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas.
New York Post
Hamas frees three more Israeli hostages, including men whose wives were killed in Oct. 7 attack (opens New York Post)
Published Feb 7, 2025
New York Post's feed description
Hamas released Israeli hostages Eli Sharabi, Ohad Ben Ami, and Or Levy under the cease-fire deal, following a rancorous exchange where each side accused the other of violating the truce’s terms.
Los Angeles Times
Hamas releases 3 frail-looking Israeli hostages for Palestinian prisoners under Gaza cease-fire (opens Los Angeles Times)
Published Feb 7, 2025
Los Angeles Times's feed description
Hamas has released three gaunt Israeli hostages and Israel freed 183 Palestinian prisoners, some of whom also appeared gaunt, as part of a cease-fire.
WISH-TV Indianapolis
Hamas frees three hostages as Israelis concerned by their frail appearance (opens WISH-TV Indianapolis)
Published Feb 7, 2025
WISH-TV Indianapolis's feed description
Three Israeli hostages were released from Gaza in another round of exchanges between Israel and Hamas, who appeared thin and pale after 491 days of captivity.
Military.com
Who are the Palestinian Prisoners Released in Exchange for Israeli Hostages? (opens Military.com)
Published Feb 7, 2025
Military.com's feed description
Israel views the prisoners as terrorists, while Palestinians see them as freedom fighters resisting a decadeslong military occupation.

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