Coverage dated February 9, 2025 to February 12, 2025

Hamas to release Israeli hostages Saturday

Headline from WMUR, on the newest of 2 developments

Hamas plans to release Israeli hostages, resolving a dispute and ensuring the Gaza ceasefire continues

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Feb 10, 2025
Ceasefire ‘will end’ if Hamas does not return hostages by Saturday, Netanyahu says
Headline from KTVZ Bend ·
Feb 12, 2025Newest
Hamas to release Israeli hostages Saturday
Headline from WMUR ·

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92 articles, oldest first.

Legitgov
Hamas says it will stop releasing Israeli hostages, throwing Gaza ceasefire into doubt (opens Legitgov)
Published Feb 9, 2025
Deutsche Welle
Middle East: Hamas postpones hostage releases – DW (opens Deutsche Welle)
Published Feb 9, 2025
Deutsche Welle's feed description
The Palestinian militant group accused Israel of failing to honor ceasefire terms. Israel called the move a "complete violation" of the ceasefire, and has put the military on high alert.
WDIO Duluth
Trump says ceasefire deal should be canceled if Hamas doesn’t release all hostages by Saturday (opens WDIO Duluth)
Published Feb 9, 2025
WDIO Duluth's feed description
President Donald Trump says that a precarious ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas should be canceled if Hamas doesn’t release all the remaining hostages it is holding in Gaza by midday on Saturday — though he also acknowledged that such a decision would be up to Israel.
RedState
True to Form: Hamas Delays Hostage Release, Claims Israel Violated Ceasefire Terms (opens RedState)
Published Feb 9, 2025
KTVZ Bend
Hamas postpones next hostage release, claiming Israel has broken terms of ceasefire deal (opens KTVZ Bend)
Published Feb 9, 2025
KTVZ Bend's feed description
By Jeremy Diamond, Abeer Salman, Kareem Khadder, Lauren Izso and Mostafa Salem, CNN (CNN) — Hamas has postponed the next hostage release scheduled to take place in Gaza on Saturday “until further notice,” accusing Israel of breaking the ceasefire deal.
Las Vegas Review-Journal
Hamas delays hostage releases, accuses Israel of violating ceasefire (opens Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Published Feb 9, 2025
Las Vegas Review-Journal's feed description
Hamas said Monday it will delay the further release of hostages in the Gaza Strip after accusing Israel of violating a fragile ceasefire.
Al Jazeera
Hamas delays captive release, says Israel ignoring ceasefire terms (opens Al Jazeera)
Published Feb 9, 2025
Al Jazeera's feed description
Hamas says it is delaying the next release of captives held in Gaza until further notice.
Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Hamas halts hostage releases, cites Israel ceasefire breaches | Honolulu Star-Advertiser (opens Honolulu Star-Advertiser)
Published Feb 9, 2025
Honolulu Star-Advertiser's feed description
JERUSALEM >> Hamas today announced it would stop releasing Israeli hostages until further notice over what the Palestinian militant group said were Israeli violations of the ceasefire agreement.
Omaha World-Herald
The Latest: Trump says ceasefire should be canceled if Hamas doesn’t release hostages by Saturday (opens Omaha World-Herald)
Published Feb 9, 2025
Omaha World-Herald's feed description
President Donald Trump said Palestinians in Gaza would not have a right to return under his plan for U.S. “ownership” of the war-torn territory, contradicting other officials in his administration
ABC 7 New York
Hamas says it will delay the release of more hostages, putting fragile ceasefire at risk (opens ABC 7 New York)
Published Feb 9, 2025
ABC 7 New York's feed description
Hamas said Monday it will delay the further release of hostages in the Gaza Strip after accusing Israel of violating a fragile ceasefire.
Fox News
Hamas says it's delaying next hostage release, claiming ceasefire violations (opens Fox News)
Published Feb 9, 2025
Fox News's feed description
Hamas is delaying the next release of Oct. 7 hostages, accusing Israel of violating the terms of their ceasefire agreement.
The Guardian
Hamas suspends release of Israeli hostages over ‘violations’ of ceasefire (opens The Guardian)
Published Feb 9, 2025
The Guardian's feed description
Israeli military on alert as mediators fear a breakdown in three-week-old truce
NPR
Hamas delays the next hostage release, trading blame with Israel for breaking the deal (opens NPR)
Published Feb 9, 2025
NPR's feed description
Hamas is delaying the release of the next group of Israeli hostages, accusing Israel of preventing aid and Palestinians from returning home in Gaza. Israel said Hamas is violating the ceasefire.
CBS News
Hamas accuses Israel of Gaza ceasefire violations, says next hostage release delayed (opens CBS News)
Published Feb 9, 2025
CBS News's feed description
Hamas accuses Israel of systematically violating the Gaza ceasefire, and says the next hostage release will be delayed.
Townhall
Hamas Makes an Announcement About the Freedom of Future Hostages (opens Townhall)
Published Feb 9, 2025
ABC 17 Mid-Missouri
Hamas threatens to postpone next hostage release, claiming Israel has broken terms of ceasefire deal (opens ABC 17 Mid-Missouri)
Published Feb 9, 2025
ABC 17 Mid-Missouri's feed description
By Jeremy Diamond, Abeer Salman, Kareem Khadder, Lauren Izso and Mostafa Salem, CNN (CNN) — Hamas has threatened to postpone the next hostage release scheduled to take place in Gaza on Saturday “until further notice,” accusing Israel of breaking the ceasefire deal.
Al Jazeera
Hamas suspends release of Israeli captives over ceasefire violations (opens Al Jazeera)
Published Feb 9, 2025
Al Jazeera's feed description
Qassam Brigades’ Abu Obeida says Hamas committed to terms of ceasefire agreement as long as Israel adheres to deal.
New York Post
Hamas says it is postponing next hostage release, claims Israel broke cease-fire deal (opens New York Post)
Published Feb 9, 2025
New York Post's feed description
Hamas said it will postpone the next hostage release scheduled for the weekend after accusing Israel of breaking the cease-fire deal on Monday. Abu Obeida,...
Los Angeles Times
Hamas says it will delay the release of more hostages, putting Gaza cease-fire at risk (opens Los Angeles Times)
Published Feb 9, 2025
Los Angeles Times's feed description
A Hamas spokesperson says the group will delay the next hostage release after accusing Israel of violating their cease-fire agreement.
WHDH Boston
Hamas accuses Israel of ceasefire violations and says it will delay next release of hostages - Boston News, Weather, Sports (opens WHDH Boston)
Published Feb 9, 2025
WHDH Boston's feed description
JERUSALEM (AP) — A Hamas spokesperson said Monday the group will delay the next planned release of hostages in the Gaza Strip after accusing Israel
The Washington Free Beacon
Hamas Says It Will Stop Releasing Israeli Hostages, Putting Tenuous Ceasefire Deal on Cusp of Collapse (opens The Washington Free Beacon)
Published Feb 9, 2025
The Washington Free Beacon's feed description
Hamas announced on Monday that it would not move forward with the next scheduled release of Israeli hostages, citing the Jewish state's purported "violations" of a tenuous ceasefire deal that is on the cusp of unraveling.
Forbes
Hamas Says It’s Delaying Next Round Of Israeli Hostage Releases (opens Forbes)
Published Feb 9, 2025
Forbes's feed description
The first phase of the ceasefire agreement was set to include the release of the remaining 33 hostages being held in Gaza.
WTOP Washington DC
Hamas says it will delay the release of more hostages, putting Gaza ceasefire at risk (opens WTOP Washington DC)
Published Feb 9, 2025
WTOP Washington DC's feed description
A Hamas spokesman on Monday accused Israel of violating the ceasefire agreement with the group, including targeting Palestinians in Gaza with airstrikes, and said that next Saturday’s hostage release would be delayed.
Breitbart News
Hamas says stops Gaza hostage release 'until further notice' (opens Breitbart News)
Published Feb 9, 2025
Breitbart News's feed description
Hamas threatened on Monday to postpone any further hostage-prisoner exchanges, saying Israel needed to fulfil "its obligations" under a fragile Gaza
The Boston Globe
Hamas says it will delay the release of more hostages, putting fragile cease-fire at risk (opens The Boston Globe)
Published Feb 9, 2025
The Boston Globe's feed description
The group has been releasing hostages as outlined by the truce agreement it reached with Israel last month.

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