Freed Israeli hostage describes deteriorating conditions while being held by Hamas

Ruti Munder, who is 78, spoke to Israeli Channel 13 in one of the first interviews with a freed hostage and described the conditions she and her family faced.

Freed hostages back in Israel, ceasefire ongoing
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LiveNOW's Andrew Craft checks in with retired Marine Corps intelligence officer Hal Kempfer on the latest group of Israeli hostages who were released by Hamas on Monday.

Ceasefire could last up to 10 days, IDF says
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IDF Spokesperson Lt. Col. Jonathan Conricus joins LiveNOW's Andrew Craft after nearly a dozen Israeli hostages were released by Hamas on Monday.

Israel-Hamas war: 11 hostages admitted to hospital
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Officials say 11 Israeli hostages, nine children and two mothers, were admitted to the Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center after they were freed from Hamas on Monday.

Elon Musk visits Israel to meet leaders amid allegations of antisemitism on X

The billionaire has faced accusations from the Anti-Defamation League and others of tolerating antisemitic messages on the social media platform since purchasing it in 2022.

Three Palestinian college students shot in Burlington, Vermont

The three college students were reportedly wearing traditional Middle Eastern scarves and speaking Arabic when they were shot.

Hamas releases first American hostage on third day of cease-fire exchange

Abigail Edan, whose fourth birthday passed while she was in captivity, is among 14 Israelis and two other foreign nationals released by Hamas on Sunday.

Hostages released by Hamas have returned to Israel, military says

Hamas had earlier delayed the release of 13 Israelis and four foreigners for several hours, saying Israel had violated the terms of a truce deal that had set the stage for such swaps.

Israel-Hamas war: No Americans freed on day one
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A four-day ceasefire is underway in the Israel-Hamas war. Two dozen hostages were released on Friday, including 13 Israelis. Retired Marine Corps intelligence officer Hal Kempfer and LiveNOW's Carel Lajara discuss the latest.

Fighting halted in Gaza, more hostages to be freed
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LiveNOW's Carel Lajara speaks to Dr. Benjamin Rudd, UCLA Lecturer of Global Studies, on the Israel-Hamas hostage release, which began on Friday.

Analyzing Hamas hostages' readjustment to life
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Dr. Paul Spiegel, Professor and Director of the Johns Hopkins Center for Humanitarian Health, joins LiveNOW's Carel Lajara to break down the potential hurdles that Hamas hostages could face when readjusting to life after being in captivity.

On 1st day of Gaza cease-fire, Hamas and Israel carry out first swap of hostages and prisoners

The hostages freed Friday included 13 Israelis, 10 people from Thailand and one from the Philippines, according to Qatar. The agreement opened the way for sorely needed aid to flow into Gaza for beleaguered residents.

How does the cease-fire between Israel and Hamas work and how long will it last?

A cease-fire to facilitate the release of dozens of people taken hostage during Hamas’ raid on Israel is expected to bring the first respite to war-weary Palestinians in Gaza and a glimmer of hope to the families of the captives.

Hamas hostages: Mental health challenges
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Dr. Vince Callahan, founder of the Florida Institute for Neural Discovery, joins LiveNOW's Austin Westfall to shine a light on the mental health challenges that Hamas hostages could face upon returning home.

Israel journalist on initial hostage release wave
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Shanna Fuld, CEO & Anchor of the Israel Daily News Podcast, joins LiveNOW's Austin Westfall for more insight on the Israel-Hamas hostage release.

Hostage release: Rescue organization breakdown
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LiveNOW's Austin Westfall talks about the Israel-Hamas hostage deal with Bryan Stern, the founder and CEO of Project Dynamo, a nonprofit organization that rescues Americans from war zones around the world.

Israel-Hamas war: Pause, hostage release looming
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Israel and Hamas are set to begin a four-day ceasefire on Friday, when more than a dozen civilian hostages are expected to be released by Hamas. Retired Marine Corps intelligence officer Hal Kempfer and LiveNOW's Carel Lajara discuss the latest.

Gaza cease-fire will begin Friday morning, with aid to follow 'as soon as possible'

A four-day cease-fire in Gaza between Israel and Hamas will began Friday morning, Qatar said, a day later than originally announced, as negotiators worked out final details of the deal.