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Hamas-led militants freed eight hostages on Thursday as part of the ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, but the chaotic handover of some of the captives, who were shuttled through a rowdy crowd of thousands ...

Hostage families say prayer of thanks at Hostages Square for release of hostages Agam Berger, Arbel Yehud and Gadi Mozes and call for completion of deal.

Former Hamas hostage posted to her Instagram story the moment the military helicopter that was carrying Agam Berger to the hospital.

Israel is supposed to free 110 Palestinians from its prisons in exchange for the return of hostages on Thursday ...