Freeing of detainees, including top terrorists, goes ahead after Israel says mediators guarantee future 'safe passage' of hostages; Witkoff 'hopeful' deal's next stages will go ahead

Hamas freed eight hostages on Thursday as part of the ongoing ceasefire deal with Israel, with some captives being escorted through a crowd of thousands and Prime Minister Benjami

Three Israelis and five Thai nationals were freed earlier in what PM Benjamin Netanyahu called "shocking scenes".

Israel resumed the release of Palestinian prisoners following a delay Netanyahu ordered, citing concerns over the treatment of hostages during their release.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu missed the ceremony celebrating the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz as he deals with legal woes at home and the threat of arrest abroad.

Hamas released Israeli soldier Agam Berger and two other Israeli hostages in the third round of hostage-prisoner exchanges, under the current Gaza conflict ceasefire. In exchange, Israel freed 110 prisoners,

The visit will make the Israeli prime minister the first foreign leader to be invited to Trump's residence since he took office last week.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Trump are expected to meet next week in Washington, making him the first foreign leader to visit to the White House since Trump returned to

Israel on Thursday suspended the planned release of Palestinian prisoners after Gaza militants freed three Israeli hostages and five Thais amid chaotic scenes."Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, along with Defence Minister Israel Katz,

The soldiers, abducted on 7 October 2023, were seen waving and smiling before being transported to Israeli forces.

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The exchange involved three Israeli hostages and five Thais freed by Gaza militants. Photo by Haneen Salem / Anadolu via Buses carrying freed Palestinian prisoners have left an Israeli prison, after chaos during the release by Gaza militants of three Israeli hostages and five Thais led to a brief delay in the process.