Hamas releases six Israeli hostages as ceasefire holds
Six living hostages — including two who were held in Gaza for a decade — were released by Hamas Saturday.
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Six living hostages — including two who were held in Gaza for a decade — were released by Hamas Saturday.
It marks the seventh and final release of living hostages under the terms of the current Israel-Hamas ceasefire. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
Hamas is under pressure from Israel and the U.S. at a crucial time for the Gaza ceasefire as it claims it could have misidentified a hostage's remains.
Hamas says it's investigating a possible error in identifying human remains turned over to Israel. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is threatening to retaliate, saying Hamas violated the ceasefire. CBS News New York's Jennifer Bisram reports on the latest on the hostages.
Hamas released four bodies, including the youngest captive taken in the Oct. 7, 2023, terrorist attack, Kfir Bibas, and his brother.
The hostages are also being remembered at a fundraiser in Manhattan. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
The bodies were undergoing forensic testing in Israel to be formally identified. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
The Israeli prime minister, who met with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, also vowed to "finish the job" against Iran with United States support.
Hamas released dual U.S.-Israeli national Sagui Dekel-Chen along with two other hostages as the Gaza ceasefire remained on track after a tense week.
Hamas has released three more hostages as its fragile ceasefire agreement with Israel continues to hold, but it did not adhere to the deadline imposed by President Donald Trump demanding all hostages be released by Saturday. CBS News New York's Jessica Moore reports.
Three more Israeli men held hostage along the Gaza Strip were released overnight as the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas continues. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
President Trump hosted Jordan's King Abdullah II at the White House on Tuesday as he escalates pressure on the Arab nation to take in refugees from Gaza.
Only Israel has suggested openness to Trump's plan for the U.S. to move Palestinians out of Gaza and make it a "Riviera of the Middle East."
During a new conference on Tuesday, Mr. Trump proposed the U.S. take ownership of the territory and re-locate the roughly 2 million Palestinians who live there. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
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.
Mr. Trump said that would come after Palestinians are resettled elsewhere. CBS News New York's Dick Brennan has more on his plan and the reaction to it.
The future of the Middle East and the peace process is riding on decisions made by the new administration in Washington. CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer and Jessica Moore have team coverage.
President Trump is scheduled to meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House as negotiations for the second phase of the ceasefire are set to begin. CBS News New York's Jessica Moore reports.
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.
Israeli Consul General in New York Ofir Akunis and NYC Comptroller Brad Lander, who has his sights set on Gracie Mansion, sit down with Marcia Kramer in this episode of "The Point."
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.
A new synagogue opened Sunday on the Upper East Side, drawing a large crowd, including the president of Israel. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner has the latest on the hostage release.
