Israel-Hamas truce extension: What we know
Israel and Hamas have extended a humanitarian pause in fighting by two more days. CBS News' Holly Williams and Ed O'Keefe have more.
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More hostages freed as Israel, Hamas agree to extend cease-fire by 2 days
Hamas released 11 hostages on Monday, officials said, a few hours after Qatar announced a deal to extend a short-term cease-fire in the Gaza Strip for two more days.
Israeli hostage returned to family "is the same but not the same," niece says
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White House hoping to extend cease-fire
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More hostages released as cease-fire is extended
Hamas released 11 more hostages Monday, including a pair of 3-year-old twins, as Israel continued to release Palestinian prisoners, many of whom are teenagers. The temporary cease-fire, which began Friday, has been extended for at least two more days. Holly Williams has the latest.
Abigail Mor Edan, 4-year-old Hamas hostage, is free. Here's what to know.
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Kirby on more Hamas hostage release efforts
Both Israel and Hamas confirmed Monday that a cease-fire will be extended another two days. John Kirby, National Security Council strategic communications coordinator, joins "America Decides" to discuss the further release of hostages.
White House confirms cease-fire extension
Around 20 more hostages seized by Hamas during its Oct. 7 attack on Israel could be released as part of a two-day extension of the cease-fire agreement, officials said Monday. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes is following the latest developments.
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American child released by Hamas
The third wave of hostages have been released in the deal between Israel and Hamas. Abigail Edan, a 4-year-old American-Israeli, was among those freed in this latest round. Imtiaz Tyab reports.
Biden: American child released by Hamas
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More Hamas-held hostages freed, as are Palestinian prisoners
After 50 days of captivity in the Gaza Strip, 17 more hostages, taken by the terror group Hamas, were released last night under the temporary cease-fire the United States helped broker. Correspondent Holly Williams reports from Tel Aviv on a cathartic moment of joy for Israel, as hostages are reunited with loved ones; and on celebrations in the West Bank, where former Palestinian prisoners – freed under the same deal – were welcomed home.
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.
Israeli-Irish 9-year-old believed killed by Hamas among hostages freed
Emily Hand, 9, was released with the second batch of hostages to Israel on Saturday after 50 days of captivity in Gaza.
Hamas to release second group of Israeli hostages after hours-long delay
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Israeli military detains director of Gaza's Al-Shifa hospital
The Israeli army, which raided the hospital last week, has alleged that Hamas fighters used a tunnel complex beneath the facility in Gaza City to stage attacks.
Israel-Hamas war rages with cease-fire delayed, families left to hope
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Why Israel hesitated to consider hostage deal
Israel has reached an agreement with Hamas to release at least 50 hostages held in Gaza. Bilal Saab, director of the Middle East Institute's defense and security program, joins CBS News to discuss what to expect in the coming days.
White House: Israel-Hamas deal still on track
Some hostages held by Hamas will soon be freed under a deal approved by the Israeli government. CBS News' Holly Williams and Willie Inman have details on the agreement, as well as reporting on President Biden's response.
Israel-Hamas hostage deal delayed
The deal that would see Hamas release some of the hostages taken during the Oct. 7 attack has been delayed until Friday, an Israeli official said in a statement. The agreement was first expected to begin Thursday. CBS News' Christina Ruffini and Willie James Inman have the latest.
Israel's Netanyahu on deal with Hamas
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the Jewish state Wednesday to praise the Israel Defense Forces and other groups involved in the continued operations of the Israel-Hamas war. Netanyahu also said the war will continue after the temporary cease-fire Israel agreed to as part of a hostage deal with Hamas.
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What are the reasons Israel agreed to a deal with Hamas, a long designated terrorist organization by Israel, the U.S. and many other nations? Raphael S. Cohen, a political scientist and director of the Strategy and Doctrine Program of RAND Project AIR FORCE, joins CBS News to discuss.
Breaking down the Israel-Hamas deal
The Israeli government approved a deal negotiated in Doha, Qatar, for the release of some hostages from Hamas' Oct. 7 attack and a short-term cease-fire in Gaza. CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano reports on the deal's points as some critique its implications. CBS News' Willie Inman reports from Nantucket, Massachusetts, where President Biden is staying for Thanksgiving, and Mike Lyons, a retired U.S. Army major and military analyst, joins CBS News with his take on the continued threats in the Middle East.
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