An accounting provided by Hamas over the weekend confirmed intelligence assessments, Israeli officials said.
Tag: Kidnapping and Hostages
Arbel Yehud, Israeli Hostage, Is Seen in New Video Released by Islamic Jihad
The civilian, Arbel Yehud, should have been among the first two groups of hostages released on Jan. 19 and Jan. 25 under the cease-fire deal, according to the Israeli authorities.
Cease-Fires in Gaza and Lebanon Will Most Likely Hold for Now, Analysts Say
Bloodshed over the weekend highlighted the brittleness of the cease-fires in both places. Still, Israel, Hamas and Hezbollah each have reasons to postpone a new escalation, at least for a few weeks.
Who Is Arbel Yehud, the Israeli Hostage at the Center of a Cease-Fire Dispute?
Under the cease-fire deal, Ms. Yehud should have been among the first two groups of hostages released on Jan. 19 and Jan. 25, but she was not freed.
Israel Blocks Gazans From North, Saying Hamas Breached Cease-Fire Deal
Some troops had been expected to withdraw to allow hundreds of thousands of displaced Gazans to go home. But Israel said the hostage exchange before that step had not gone as agreed. Hamas accused Israel of stalling.
Israel and Hamas Dispute Over Hostage Leaves Displaced Palestinians Waiting
Israel is preventing movement to the north of Gaza until plans are set for the release of Arbel Yehud, one of the last civilian women held in Gaza.
Israel Frees 200 Palestinian Prisoners in Second Cease-Fire Exchange
Dozens of the prisoners, who were freed on Saturday as part of a cease-fire and hostage deal, had been serving life sentences in Israeli jails for attacks against Israelis.
Hamas Choreographs a Show of Force as It Hands Over the Hostages
Before their release, the hostages, four female soldiers, were led onto a stage in Gaza City, surrounded by masked, uniformed fighters.
Israel Welcomes the Return of the Women Who Warned of a Raid From Gaza
Young female “spotters” for Israel’s army reported suspicious activity across the border. When Hamas attacked, 15 were killed and seven abducted. Four came home on Saturday.
Hamas Names Four Hostages It Says Will Be Released Saturday
Hamas identified four female soldiers abducted from a military base as those who will be freed in the next exchange for Palestinian prisoners held by Israel.