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Hamas Releases Sixth Hostage in Prisoner Exchange with Israel

On February 22, 2025, Hamas released a sixth hostage, Hisham al Sayed, to the Red Cross in Gaza, as part of an ongoing prisoner exchange with Israel involving 30 released hostages and the impending release of 620 Palestinian prisoners in return.

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Five Gaza Hostages Released to Israel

Five of six hostages held in Gaza—four captured during the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack and two held for ten years—were released, transferred to the Red Cross, then to Israeli forces; another will be released soon.

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Hamas to Release Six Israeli Hostages in Prisoner Exchange

Hamas will release six Israeli hostages—Omer Schem-Tov, Omer Wenkert, Elija Cohen, Tal Schoham, Hisham al-Sajid, and Avera Mengistu—held since October 7, 2023, or earlier, in exchange for the release of Palestinian prisoners by Israel; three hostages will be freed ahead of schedule.

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Israel Mourns Slain Hostages Returned by Hamas

On Thursday, Israel received the bodies of four hostages—Shiri, Ariel, and Kfir Bibas, and Oded Lifshitz—killed by Hamas, prompting widespread mourning and political statements from President Herzog, Prime Minister Netanyahu, and others, who expressed grief and vowed to prevent future occurrences.

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Oded Lifshitz, Hamas Hostage, Dies; Son Eulogizes, Highlights Ongoing Crisis

Oded Lifshitz, a supporter of the Oslo Accords, died while held captive by Hamas; his son Yizhar eulogized him on 103FM, praising Israel's decision to secure the release of hostages while emphasizing the ongoing struggle and loss.

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Palestinian Prisoner Nail al-Barghouthi Expected for Release in Hamas-Israel Deal

Palestinian prisoner Nail al-Barghouthi, 67, who spent nearly 45 years in Israeli prisons, is expected to be released as part of a prisoner exchange deal between Israel and Hamas following a recent ceasefire. His release comes after he was rearrested in 2014, following his release in 2011 as part of...

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Hamas Releases Six Israeli Hostages in Gaza Ceasefire Deal

On Saturday, Hamas released six Israeli hostages in a prisoner exchange as part of a ceasefire agreement in Gaza, also agreeing to release hundreds of Palestinian prisoners held by Israel; Israel confirmed that one of the bodies returned by Hamas was that of Shiri Bibas.

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Release of Mentally Ill Israelis Highlights Systemic Failures

Two mentally ill Israelis, Avera Mengistu and Hisham al-Sayed, were held captive in Gaza for over 10 years before being released on October 28, 2023, as part of a larger hostage exchange, highlighting failures in Israel's mental health system and government response.

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Six Israeli Hostages to be Released by Hamas on Saturday

Hamas will release six Israeli hostages—Tal Shoham, Omer Shem-Tov, Eliya Cohen, Omer Wenkert, Avera Mengistu, and Hisham al-Sayed—on Saturday, including four deceased, after a decade-long captivity for two and following their abduction during the October 7, 2023 attacks.

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American Hostage Released After 498 Days in Hamas Captivity

American-Israeli hostage Sagui Dekel-Chen, kidnapped during the October 2023 Hamas attack, was released after 498 days in captivity as part of a prisoner exchange, learning about his family's survival and the birth of his third daughter only days before his release.

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American-Israeli Hostage Released by Hamas After 500 Days

An American-Israeli hostage, Sagui, was freed by Hamas after nearly 500 days of captivity following the October 7, 2023, attack on Israel, prompting emotional reunions and highlighting ongoing negotiations for the release of additional hostages, including the return of remains.

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International Media Slow to Cover Hamas Hostage Release

Major international news outlets delayed placing the Hamas release of four Israeli hostages' bodies as a top story for over an hour, prioritizing US and Ukraine-related news; variations in coverage across outlets suggest potential bias.

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