Hamas, Hostages

Hamas reneges on releasing last living US hostage, makes ‘entirely impractical’ demands: US officials
Hamas terrorists said they only will release the last living US hostage, along with the bodies of four others, if Israel begins the next phase of ceasefire talks.
Hamas agrees to release US-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander and bodies of 4 others
Hamas says it has accepted a proposal from mediators to release one living American-Israeli hostage and the bodies of four dual-nationals, hostages who had died in captivity
Trump Warns Hamas to Release All Hostages or Terrorist Group Is ‘Dead’
The president’s threat came after the White House said it held face-to-face talks with the militant group.
Hamas agrees to release Edan Alexander, the last living American hostage
Hamas agreed Friday to release Edan Alexander, the last living American hostage in captivity in the Gaza Strip.
Mideast envoy says Hamas proposal to free Israeli-American hostage ‘a nonstarter’
Mideast Envoy Steve Witkoff tells CNN’s Jake Tapper that Hamas’ response to the latest US proposal to extend the Gaza ceasefire was “totally unacceptable.”
Hamas says it will only release American-Israeli hostage if ceasefire deal is implemented
Hamas said Saturday it will only release an American-Israeli and the bodies of four other hostages if Israel implements their ceasefire agreement, calling it an “exceptional deal” aimed at getting
Hamas offer to free American hostage a calculated move as Gaza talks stall
Hamas said it had “received a proposal from mediators yesterday to resume negotiations, and responded responsibly and positively.” This apparently refers to various proposals
Gaza War Led to Deaths of More Than 3 Dozen Hostages, Officials Say
Israel’s leaders promised that their military campaign in Gaza would help save the lives of hostages. At least 41 have died ...
Israel launches new strikes against Hamas and promises ‘increasing military force’ after talks stall
Israel launched new strikes against Hamas and promised ‘increasing military force’ after talks on on further hostage releases ...
Hamas threatens to kill hostages in chilling video
Following the Saturday ceasefire end, Israel imposed a total blockade on Gaza, demanding hostage releases without ...
U.S. proposes ceasefire extension in exchange for hostages
U.S. negotiators are pursuing direct talks with Hamas in hopes of first releasing the last American held hostage in Gaza.
Karoline Leavitt explains US efforts to negotiate with Hamas to free American hostages
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt explained the U.S.' negotiations with Hamas aimed at securing the release of American hostages during a Wednesday briefing.