Israel investigates claims youngest Hamas hostage has been killed
Benjamin Netanyahu says ‘the matter is being examined’ by the IDF.
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Hamas release 11 new hostages to the Red Cross
Announcement was made by Qatari Foreign Ministry in a post on social media.
Hamas releases third group of hostages, says it will seek to extend the deal
The fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas appears to be back on track.
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As hostages return to Israel, details of captivity begin to emerge
As more hostages are released, further details of captivity are coming to light.
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US toddler who watched parents die among hostages released by Hamas
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'Bloodied corpses dragged through alleys': Palestinian militants kill 2 alleged informers
Palestinian militants have shot and killed two suspected collaborators with Israel.
9-year-old Irish-Israeli girl among hostages released by Hamas
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Israel and Hamas complete second day of swaps after tense delay, as ceasefire holds
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Thai Foreign Minister 'overjoyed' at Hamas hostage release
Thais the biggest single group of foreigners taken hostage.
Hostage swap: 24 Hamas captives freed in exchange for 39 Palestinians
33 Palestinians and 24 hostages from Hamas first to be released.
Israel-Hamas ceasefire begins ahead of hostage and prisoner swap
Today's halt in fighting promises some relief for Gaza's 2.3 million people.
As Gaza residents suffer, guilt and fear stalk their families abroad
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Hamas’ top figure inside the Palestinian territory is a rarely seen veteran militant.
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