Hamas releases six Israeli hostages as ceasefire holds
Six living hostages — including two who were held in Gaza for a decade — were released by Hamas Saturday.
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Hamas returns bodies of 4 Israeli hostages
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Hamas to release four bodies this week
More hostages are set to be released from Gaza this week as part of the ongoing ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta reports.
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Hamas to release first dead hostages
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Hamas says it will release 6 living hostages
Israel says it will begin indirect negotiations with Hamas this week over phase two of the Gaza ceasefire deal. That news comes as Hamas announces it will release six living hostages this weekend. Will Todman, senior fellow for the Middle East Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, joined CBS News to discuss the Middle East.
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Where the Israel-Hamas war stands 500 days in
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Netanyahu issues another warning for Hamas
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said over the weekend the "gates of hell" will be opened if Hamas does not release all of its hostages. CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay reports.
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Hamas to release 3 more hostages
Hamas has named three hostages it plans to release on Saturday under the ceasefire terms with Israel. CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay has more details and CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd analyzes the situation.
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American-Israeli set to be released by Hamas
We're learning new details about the next group of hostages scheduled to be released by Hamas Saturday. CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay reports from Tel Aviv.
Hamas says it will adhere to ceasefire
Hamas says it plans to continue the release of Israeli hostages as part of the ceasefire deal brokered. This comes after tensions rose over President Trump's comments and the details emerging about hostage conditions. CBS News' Chris Livesay reports.
Hamas says it will adhere to Gaza ceasefire, release 3 hostages Saturday
Hamas says it will adhere to the ongoing ceasefire in Gaza after threatening to delay the next release of 3 Israeli hostages.
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