Three Israelis and five Thai nationals were freed earlier in what PM Benjamin Netanyahu called "shocking scenes".

Relief, joy, anger and trauma all spilled out as Hamas released a new round of hostages and Israel freed more Palestinians from its prisons. In the latest in the series of exchanges under the ...

Follow NBC News live updates for the latest coverage of the ceasefire and hostage release deal between Israel and Hamas.

News that three high-profile hostages are expected to be released has brought excitement and trepidation to Israel on Friday.

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Israel says an updated list from Hamas "matches Israeli intelligence" - meaning 18 hostages are still to be released in the ...

Palestinians are eager to return to their homes — even knowing that they have likely been damaged or destroyed.

Amna Karzoun says many of the families will end up pitching tents where their homes once stood. That's why Heal Palestine is ...

Israeli women and an 80-year-old male hostage, along with 5 Thai nationals, were released in Gaza, but Israel delayed its ...

Several Oklahomans said the recent ceasefire is bittersweet. While an end to violence is a good thing, they warn there is much rebuilding to be done.

The family of the youngest hostages held in Gaza have said they are “holding on to hope” they are still alive after Hamas ...

The organization representing families of hostages held in the Gaza strip is celebrating the news that three male hostages ...