Hamas, Israel and hostages

Who are the hostages being released in the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal?
President Biden released a statement following the Israel-Hamas ceasefire announcement Wednesday, saying release of American hostages will be included in the agreement.
First 3 hostages arrive in Israel after Hamas release. Here is what we know.
The women are the first three hostages to be released under the newly implemented ceasefire and hostage release deal between Israel and Hamas
Israel-Hamas cease-fire, hostage release deal reached: 'Americans will be part of that'
Israel and Hamas reached an agreement for the release of hostages from Gaza and a cease-fire, Fox News has confirmed from a source briefed on the matter.
3 Israeli hostages, 90 Palestinian prisoners released in ceasefire
Israel released 90 Palestinian prisoners in return, according to a statement from the its prison service, the Associated Press and New York Times reported. The ceasefire deal was supposed to take effect at 1:30 a.m. ET but was delayed by nearly three hours until Hamas released the list of hostage names to Israeli officials.
Who are the American hostages in Gaza set to be released?
Phase one of the deal states that Hamas officials will release a total of 33 hostages, many of whom are children, women and people over 50. In return, Israeli officials will release 50 Palestinian prisoners held in their jails for every Israeli female soldier released by Hamas, and 30 Palestinian prisoners for other hostages held by Hamas.
Israel-Hamas agree to ceasefire deal to pause war in Gaza and return hostages
Negotiations are continuing to work through the final details, according to a U.S. official. Negotiators are still waiting for a final response from Hamas. Hamas accepted a draft agreement for a ceasefire and release of hostages, according to The Associated Press.
'I just want to hug him': Israel's hostages may finally come home. Families can't wait
Hostages held by Hamas in Gaza are expected to be freed in a ceasefire deal with Israel. Palestinian prisoners held in Israel will also be freed.
Did Hamas agree to deal with Israel because they’re scared of Trump?
The hostages' release on the day before Trump's inauguration harkens back to the Iranian hostage release in 1981.
How the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal works
Israel and Hamas have signed a ceasefire agreement to end the war and return the hostages kidnapped by the terror group during the Oct 7 attacks.
First Israeli Hostages Released Under Gaza Ceasefire Reunite with Families
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News Wrap: 3 Israeli hostages released as ceasefire appears to be holding
In our news wrap Monday, Israeli hostages have been reuniting with loved ones as a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas appears to be holding, humanitarian aid trucks are flowing into Gaza as part of the agreement,
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What to know about the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas
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Alert: Israel's military says Red Cross has told it hostages have been transferred and are on their way toward Israeli forces
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