Hamas, Israel and Hostages

Israel’s Military Says Hostages Were Likely Killed by Hamas as Airstrike Hit
The six hostages, whose bodies were found in Gaza over the summer, were probably shot in February by their captors as an Israeli strike hit close to the tunnel where they were held, the military said.
Hamas threatens to 'neutralize' hostages if Israel launches rescue operation
Hamas said it had information that Israel intended to carry out a hostage rescue operation similar to one conducted in Gaza's Nuseirat camp in June and threatened to "neutralize" the captives if such an operation took place,
Israeli military says strike in Gaza may have prompted Hamas to execute six hostages
The Israeli military on Wednesday said that a February strike on Khan Younis in southern Gaza may have led Hamas militants to execute six hostages.
Israel's Defence Minister Says There 'Is a Chance' for Hostage Deal With Hamas
Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said on Wednesday that Israel had pressured Hamas to the extent that a hostage deal with the Iranian-backed group might be possible. Speaking to soldiers at an air force base in central Israel,
Hamas hostages: Stories of the people taken from Israel
According to Israel, 251 Israelis and foreigners were taken on 7 October 2023. Israel's official figure for those held in Gaza is 101 - this includes four people taken hostage in 2014 and 2015. Two of these are believed to have died.
Middle East latest: An Israeli strike on a Gaza tent camp kills at least 21 people
Jewish settlers mounted a string of attacks on Palestinian towns in the occupied West Bank overnight, burning homes and ...
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Trump's Middle East envoy travelled to Israel, Qatar for Gaza ceasefire talks: Report
Steven Witkoff met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman ...
Trump's 'madman' hardball tactics are unlikely to bring back the hostages
Trump sells himself as a great negotiator who pierces through the noise and gets things done with his business acumen and a ...