Three years after synagogue hostage crisis, survivor reflects on healing and empathy amid Israel-Hamas ceasefire
Four people were held at gunpoint for nearly 11 hours by British national Malik Akram, who demanded the release of a female terrorist imprisoned in Fort Worth.
Israel and Hamas reach ceasefire and hostage release deal
A ceasefire deal has been reached between Israel and Hamas, more than 15 months into the conflict. The agreement, which was brokered by Qatar, Egypt and the United States, is currently being finalized,
Biden and Trump jockey for credit in Israel-Hamas hostage deal
Their dealmaking cooperation represents an unusual moment in the polarized world of U.S. politics. But it did not stop both Trump and Biden from touting their respective roles.
Hostage families in Israel express cautious optimism after cease-fire deal: 'We hope they’ll come back alive'
Israel and Hamas reached a hostages-for-cease-fire deal 15 months into the war. Relatives of four captives expressed cautious optimism at the prospect of reuniting with them.
A small minority of Israeli hostage families don’t want a Gaza deal. Here’s why
As Israel and Hamas edge closer to a possible ceasefire-hostage agreement, a small number of families whose loved ones remain captive in Gaza are saying “No” to a deal.
Will Edan Alexander be released? NJ hostage's fate still uncertain after Israel-Hamas deal
Fewer than 100 of those kidnapped are believed to still be alive, according to Israeli officials. Edan Alexander's status has not been publicly confirmed, though Hamas did release a video in early December in which he pleaded for Israel to negotiate a deal.
Israel and Hamas finalize ceasefire-hostage deal
According to a draft viewed by the Wall Street Journal, Hamas accepted verbal guarantees from the U.S., Qatar, Egypt, and Turkey that Israel would continue negotiations for a permanent ceasefire. This story is developing and will be updated.
Israel’s hostage families welcome ceasefire deal with relief and fear
They applaud the potential freeing of loved ones after 15 months of captivity in Gaza but remain anxious that gradual releases could leave some in Hamas hands.
Mediators herald Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal. Israel says final details are in flux
Mediators say Israel and Hamas agreed to a ceasefire deal to pause the devastating 15-month war in the Gaza Strip, raising the possibility of winding down the deadliest and most destructive fighting between the bitter enemies.
New: Israel and Hamas reach ceasefire and hostage deal
Israel and Hamas have reached a ceasefire deal. Ambassador Dennis Ross joins MSNBC’s Ari Melber on the major Middle East news. (The Beat's YouTube playlist: Ari: / arimelber Beat merch:
New Jersey native not in first phase of hostages being released by Hamas, father says
The father of a New Jersey native who is being held hostage by Hamas is hopeful about the ceasefire deal announced Wednesday, even though he says his son will not be among the first wave of those released.
Father of Hamas hostage details family's ordeal as they await further word on son
With a potential ceasefire deal in the Middle East, Ruby Chen, father of US-Israeli IDF soldier Itay Chen, about his efforts ...
'The job will only be done when all 98 of the hostages are home': Father of hostage taken by Hamas
Following 15 months of fighting in the Gaza Strip, a ceasefire and hostage release agreement was reached between Israel and ...