Prodded by the U.S., Israel agreed to the pause in hostilities and the release of 150 imprisoned Palestinians in exchange for 50 hostages held in Gaza.
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Biden ‘Secret Cell’ Helped Drive Hostage Talks Between Hamas and Israel
The deal came as Democrats are increasingly divided over Mr. Biden’s embrace of Israel, particularly as the civilian toll in Gaza grows.
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Yocheved Lifshitz, Israeli Hostage Freed by Hamas, Details Captivity in Gaza
Yocheved Lifshitz, a grandmother and Israeli peace activist, was kidnapped, beaten and held in tunnels built by Hamas for 17 days.
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U.S. Turns to Qatar for Hamas Hostages, Facing Risky Options in Gaza
Hamas is believed to hold at least 199 people in Gaza, a dense territory descending into a chaotic crisis, where many officials believe a military rescue would be dangerous for soldiers and hostages alike.
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4 Ukrainian Children Return From Russia After Intervention by Qatar
Kyiv has said that thousands of children have been separated from their families and taken to Russia, in one of the most painful issues for Ukraine since the start of the war.