Gaza, Israel and hostages

Three Israeli hostages are with Israeli forces in Gaza as ceasefire passes first hurdle
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — The first three hostages set to be released from Gaza were transferred to the Red Cross and were on their way toward Israeli forces, the Israeli military announced Sunday, hours after the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas took hold.
Israel says the first 3 hostages to be freed from Gaza are with the Red Cross as ceasefire underway
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — The first three hostages set to be released from Gaza were transferred to the Red Cross and were on their way toward Israeli forces, the Israeli military announced Sunday, hours after the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas took hold.
Live Updates: Gaza Cease-Fire Begins With Hostages Set for Release
The first stage of a truce between Israel and Hamas prompted celebrations in Gaza and hope for an end to the 15-month war. Three Israeli hostages were expected to be freed on Sunday, along with dozens of Palestinian prisoners.
Ceasefire brings hope in Gaza; Hamas frees first hostages
By Mohammed Salem, Nidal al-Mughrabi and James Mackenzie GAZA/CAIRO/JERUSALEM (Reuters) -Palestinians burst into the streets to celebrate and return to the rubble of their bombed-out homes on Sunday,
Gazans Cheer as Ceasefire Between Israel and Hamas Kicks Off
Thousands of Palestinians burst into the streets across Gaza as a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas began on Sunday, some in celebration, others to visit the graves of relatives, while many rushed back to their homes.
Israel strikes Gaza as ceasefire awaits approval
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Armed militants celebrate ceasefire in Gaza
A handful of vehicles carrying dozens of armed militants joined people celebrating the ceasefire outside the al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital in Gaza’s central city of Deir al-Balah on Sunday.
Israel approves Gaza ceasefire, presses on with attacks
Israel on Saturday approved a ceasefire deal with Palestinian militant group Hamas that involves release of hostages in the Gaza Strip, and Israeli forces struck in the enclave before the agreement's scheduled start on Sunday.
Israel and Hamas Agree to a Gaza Cease-Fire
After 15 months of fighting Israel and Hamas have agreed to a cease-fire deal. The deal will begin with an exchange of hostages held in Gaza for Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails, according to officials.
Gazans anxiously await ceasefire, fearing last-minute catastrophes
The deal, finalised on Friday afternoon, is due to come into effect on Sunday, leaving a little over 24 hours more for the people of Gaza to hang on for respite. "Time is moving slower than ever," said Dr Abdallah Shabir,
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Displaced Palestinians in Deir al-Balah, Gaza impatiently wait for news of ceasefire deal
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Post-Ceasefire, Gaza Rubble Mountains Expected to Take 15 Years to Clear
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Israeli strike on Gaza's Deir al-Balah kills at least 10 Palestinians, wounds others, medics say
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Dead and injured victims of strike arrive at hospital in Deir al-Balah, Gaza Strip
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Netanyahu postpones Cabinet vote on Gaza Strip ceasefire deal
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