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Hamas-led militants freed the first of eight hostages on Thursday in the latest release since a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip took hold earlier this month. Israel was expected to release another 110 ...

Agam Berger, an IDF soldier who was taken hostage during Hamas' attacks on Oct. 7, 2023, is reunited with her family after spending 482 days in captivity.

Hamas released 8 hostages, including Thai workers and Israeli citizens. Notable releases include Agam Berger, a young soldier, and Gadi Moses, an agronomist.

In Gaza, Israeli airstrikes have killed two Palestinians despite the ceasefire agreement. Separately, an Israeli civilian contractor working with Israel’s military in Gaza was shot dead by Israeli ...