Israel, Hamas and Palestinian prisoners

Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners freed as Israel condemns frail appearance of captives
Three male Israeli hostages and 183 Palestinian prisoners were freed in the fifth round of exchanges between Israel and Hamas Saturday as Israel expressed concern about the appearance of the released captives.
Hamas frees three hostages, Israel begins releasing Palestinians
The three men appeared thin, weak and pale, and in worse condition than the 18 hostages already freed under the truce.
Israel-Hamas ceasefire live updates: 3 more Israeli hostages freed under Gaza deal
Latest news and live updates as three hostages are set to be released in exchange for Palestinian detainees and prisoners as part of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal.
Condition of hostages released by Hamas sparks concerns in Israel
Ohad Ben Ami, Eli Sharabi, and Or Levy – all taken hostage during Hamas’s October 7 attack on Israel – were handed to the Red Cross in Deir al-Balah, central Gaza, after 491 days of captivity. The three appeared thin and pale when they were led onto a makeshift stage sparking concerns about the condition of hostages under Hamas captivity.
Hamas names hostages to be freed after accusing Israel of breaching ceasefire
Hamas on Friday announced the names of three Israeli hostages to be released on Saturday in exchange for Palestinian prisoners after a delay that underlined the obstacles hanging over a fragile deal meant to end the war in Gaza.
Palestinian prisoners released by Israel after Hamas frees hostages
Eli Sharabi, Ohad ben Ami and Or Levy have been named as the three hostages due for release, with 183 Palestinian prisoners expected to be freed in exchange.
The Latest: Hamas accuses Israel of violating the ceasefire ahead of next hostage release
There was no immediate response from Israel on Hamas' allegation Friday that it had broken the terms of the truce deal.
Hamas accuses Israel of delaying aid deliveries under ceasefire deal
The Palestinian militant group Hamas has accused Israel of delaying aid deliveries agreed under the Gaza ceasefire deal. Hamas spokesman Abdul Latif al-Qanou said on Friday that goods such as tents, rubble removal equipment and fuel were affected.
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Israel military says strikes Hamas weapons facility in Syria
Israel's army said it would continue to "dismantle Hamas’ capabilities on all fronts”. Read more at straitstimes.com.