Less than half the 250 hostages taken from Israel in 2023 remain in Gaza.
When Hamas led the Oct. 7, 2023, raids into Israel, killing about 1,200 people, about 250 people were taken into Gaza as hostages, including citizens of Israel, the United States, Britain, Mexico, Thailand and other countries.
Gaza ceasefire deal reached by Israel and Hamas
Israel and Hamas have agreed a Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal following meetings with Qatar's prime minister, a source briefed on the talks has told the BBC. There was no confirmation from the Israeli government or Hamas, but a Hamas official earlier told the BBC it had approved a draft from Qatari, US and Egyptian mediators.
The deal, mediated by the United States, offered a glimmer of hope in a conflict that has taken an immense human toll.
A ceasefire in the war in Gaza should be positive for Israel's under-pressure credit rating, Fitch's top sovereign rating ...
The dispute underscores the fragility of the deal as mediators worked to ensure that it would go into effect on schedule.
Qatari and Hamas officials say a last-minute dispute in cease-fire talks between Israel and Hamas has been resolved.
Significant progress was made on a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal once the administrations of Joe Biden and Donald ...
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