4 Israeli hostages, including Noa Argamani, rescued in Gaza operation

Four Israeli hostages taken by Hamas were rescued during an operation in Gaza, but Hamas officials say hundreds of Palestinians were killed in the raid.

• Jun 10, 2024

U.S. official says cease-fire in Gaza and hostage release deal are close

A senior U.S. official says Israel has essentially endorsed a framework of a proposed Gaza cease-fire and hostage release deal, and it is now up to Hamas to agree to it.

• Mar 2, 2024

Second group of Hamas-held hostages released after delay; cease-fire holds

Following a lengthy delay, a second group of Hamas-held hostages were freed following the release of an initial group of 24 hostages on Friday.

• Nov 25, 2023

Hamas to release second group of Israeli hostages after hours-long delay

Qatari and Egyptian mediators say Hamas agreed to release 13 Israelis and seven foreigners on Saturday in exchange for 39 Palestinians imprisoned by Israel.

• Nov 25, 2023

Israeli government approves deal for hostage release, short cease-fire

The Israeli government said early Wednesday that it had approved a deal that would see 50 hostages held in Gaza released and a 4-day cease-fire observed.

• Nov 22, 2023

Freed Israeli hostage explains why she shook a Hamas militant's hand

Yocheved Lifshitz, 85, says she "went through hell" being taken hostage by Hamas, but after 2 weeks in captivity, she shook one of the militants' hands.

• Oct 24, 2023

Groton Police Get Hoax 911 Calls About Hostage Situation, Explosives

Police say they received a hoax 911 call about a hostage situation Monday afternoon in Groton.

• Mar 23, 2015

Middleton Inmate Allegedly Holds Teacher Hostage For Brief Time

An inmate at the Middleton House of Corrections briefly held a teacher hostage on Tuesday morning.

• Apr 10, 2012