Israel: Joy and euphoria in Tel Aviv for the release of hostage Yarden Bibas
Yafo, Israel - 01, 2025 The release on Saturday of Israeli hostage Yarden Bibas was celebrated in Tel Aviv's so-called Hostage Square with shouts of joy, but also with concern for the condition of his wife,
More than 100 Palestinian prisoners freed by Israel after chaotic hostage release in Gaza
Three Israelis and five Thai nationals were freed earlier in what PM Benjamin Netanyahu called "shocking scenes".
Three hostages released by Hamas, including Israeli American Keith Siegel
The Hostages and Missing Families Forum has celebrated the release of Ofer Kalderon, Yarden Bibas and Keith Siegel, after they were released by Hamas today. "Their release today brings a ray of light in the darkness, offering hope and demonstrating the triumph of the human spirit," the organization said in a statement.
Hamas Releases 3 More Israeli Hostages in Exchange for Palestinian Prisoners
The hostage handovers appeared to go relatively smoothly, unlike the previous one, which descended into chaos.
Israel, Hamas exchange three hostages, more than 180 prisoners
Hamas gunmen released three more hostages and Israel freed more than 180 Palestinian prisoners Saturday, quickly conducting the latest exchange in a tense ceasefire deal and avoiding the chaos that marked a drawn-out transfer earlier this week.
American-Israeli hostage, Palestinian prisoners among those released in ceasefire swap
Militants handed Yarden Bibas and French-Israeli Ofer Kalderon to Red Cross officials in the southern city of Khan Younis, while American-Israeli hostage Keith Siegel, looking pale and thin, was released to the Red Cross later Saturday morning in Gaza City to the north.
With the release of each Israeli hostage, fears only grow for those left behind
As thousands of Israelis came to cheer the helicopter bringing back four female hostages from Gaza on Saturday, it was a bitter-sweet moment as the nation also mourned those left behind...
Hamas Releases Names of Israeli Hostages to Be Released on Saturday
Palestinian militant group Hamas released on Friday the names of three Israeli hostages that will be released on Saturday. The hostages are Ofer Calderon, Keith Siegel and Yarden Bibas, Hamas armed wing spokesperson Abu Obeida said in a post on his telegram channel.
Israel: Israelis gather in Tel Aviv to celebrate Hamas hostage release
Yafo, Israel - 01, 2025 A group of people gathered in Tel Aviv's Hostages Square on Saturday to follow the release of Israeli hostages Ofer Calderon and Yarden Vivas by Hamas. The hostages were released in Khan Yunis,
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Emotions run high in Tel Aviv's 'Hostages Square'
Pictures of Ofer Kalderon, Keith Siegel and Yarden Bibas were everywhere on Saturday at "Hostages Square" in Tel Aviv as the ...
Tel Aviv’s Hostage Square erupts as supporters worldwide cheer on Israeli hostages returning home after cease-fire deal
Hundreds gathered in Tel Aviv’s Hostage Square and New York City’s Central Park to celebrate the release of the first three hostages by Hamas on Sunday. Families of the captives and their supporters ...
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Israel Releases Prisoners After Chaotic Hostage Handover
Celebrations in what is known as “Hostage Square” in Tel Aviv as the third round of hostage releases from Gaza got underway. Adam Rasgon and Aaron Boxerman Reporting from Jerusalem Israel on ...
Israelis to Trump's envoy Steve Witkoff at Hostage Square: Bring all the hostages home
"Thank you for saving the hostages," someone called to him from the crowd, while a chant went up in English to "bring them home." ...
Three hostages reunited with their families in Israel
Keith Siegel, Yarden Bibas and Ofer Kalderon were all reunited with family members across Israel after being freed in the ...