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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American released in Israel and Hamas swap
Keith Siegel, a dual U.S.-Israeli national, was released Saturday along with two other hostages in the third exchange between Israel and Hamas under the ceasefire.
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Anxiety in Gaza, Israel over ceasefire
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Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal delayed
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Israel and Hamas have agreed to a ceasefire deal after weeks of intense negotiations. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio reports and Dan O'Shea, a retired Navy SEAL who served as coordinator of the hostage working group at the U.S. Embassy in Iraq, joins "The Daily Report" with analysis. Then, CBS News' Aaron Navarro has President-elect Donald Trump's reaction, and Kathryn Watson reports on President Biden's response.
Hostage's father reacts to Israel-Hamas ceasefire
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Israel, Hamas reach Gaza ceasefire
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Key details on the Middle East ceasefire deal
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Pressure grows for ceasefire and hostage deal
The United Arab Emirates, the U.S., Israel and other nations are in discussion for a joint, temporary administration of the Gaza Strip after the war ends, according to Reuters. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio reports on the latest from the region.
Looking ahead in Ukraine, Middle East in 2025
President-elect Donald Trump has called for a swift end to the war in Ukraine, which has only intensified in recent weeks. He's also called for the safe return of all remaining hostages in Gaza, which might only happen if Israel and Hamas can reach a ceasefire deal. CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd looks ahead to 2025.
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Why there is new hope for a ceasefire in Gaza
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