American man, 2 Israelis freed in 3rd swap with Hamas as ceasefire holds
Keith Siegel, a 65-year-old dual U.S.-Israeli national, is the first American to be released since the Israel-Hamas ceasefire took effect.
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Keith Siegel, a 65-year-old dual U.S.-Israeli national, is the first American to be released since the Israel-Hamas ceasefire took effect.
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Marcia Kramer asks Israeli Consul General in New York Ofir Akunis if the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas can hold as more hostages are released.
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An American who moved to Israel four decades ago and two other men were freed during the new ceasefire in the Middle East. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
Dual U.S.-Israeli national Keith Siegel is among the 3 hostages expected to be released by Hamas in the fourth swap with Israel.
It was a chaotic and confusing day, as the handover was briefly delayed. Loved ones of other hostages told CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner they want to see changes when the next group is released.
2 Israeli women and an 80-year-old male hostage, along with 5 Thai nationals, were released in Gaza, but Israel delayed its part of the exchange, accusing Hamas of "shocking scenes" at one handover.
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The crowd gathered Sunday, just one day after four female Israeli soldiers returned to Israel as part of the ongoing ceasefire deal. CBS News New York's Jessica Moore reports.
After the release of four female Israeli soldiers, Israeli authorities released 200 Palestinian prisoners.
The four women smiled as they waved and gave the thumbs up from a stage in Gaza City's Palestine Square.
CBS News New York's Jenna DeAngelis has more on the ceasefire in the Middle East.
Three Israeli hostages were released Sunday in exchange for Palestinian prisoners, and much needed aid in Gaza. CBS News new York's Jenna DeAngelis has a closer look at the historic moment.
Three Israeli hostages were released Sunday in exchange for Palestinian prisoners, and much needed aid in Gaza. CBS News new York's Jenna DeAngelis has a closer look at the historic moment.
Israel's full cabinet has voted to approve a ceasefire deal with Hamas, which will pause the fighting and release dozens of hostages in Gaza.
The deal is expected to begin Sunday, with the exchange of several hostages held in Gaza for a number of Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails.
People caught in the middle of the conflict are hopeful the ceasefire deal will hold, but concerned that it's fragile. CBS News New York's Natalie Duddridge reports.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office announced that Israel's negotiating team had finalized a deal on the release of hostages held in Gaza.
Palestinian and Israeli Americans in the Tri-State Area are eagerly awaiting the Israel-Hamas ceasefire.
Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says a deal to return hostages from Gaza has been reached. CBS News New York's Ali Bauman reports.
Palestinian and Israeli Americans in the Tri-State Area are eagerly awaiting word that the Israel-Hamas ceasefire will begin Sunday. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
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