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.

American hostages could be released, expert says
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UCI Visiting Assistant Professor Alon Burstein joins LiveNOW's Carel Lajara to discuss the latest in the Israel-Hamas hostage deal, which was delayed until at least Friday.

Israel-Hamas hostage deal pushed as war rages on
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LiveNOW's Carel Lajara checks in with former Marine Corps intelligence officer Hal Kempfer on the Israel-Hamas war, including the hostage deal.

Israel-Hamas hostage deal delayed until Friday
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Alex Traiman, the Jerusalem Bureau Chief with the Jewish News Syndicate, joins LiveNOW's Austin Westfall to break down the latest in the Israel-Hamas war.

Israeli official says talks continuing, hostage release won't take place before Friday

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s national security adviser says a planned hostage-for-prisoner swap with Hamas has been delayed until at least Friday.

Israel-Hamas war: Hostage deal, ceasefire
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FOX News's Alex Hogan speaks to LiveNOW's Andrew Craft from northern Israel after news of an Israel-Hamas hostage deal and ceasefire being agreed upon.

Women, children to be released in deal
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LiveNOW's Andrew Craft breaks down the Israel-Hamas hostage deal with Bryan Stern of Project Dynamo, an international search, rescue, aid and assistance non-profit organization.

Israel-Hamas war: 50 hostages to be released
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The Israeli government has approved a ceasefire with Hamas that includes the release of at least 50 hostages. LiveNOW's Andrew Craft breaks down the deal with former Marine intelligence officer Hal Kempfer and the FDD's Jonathan Schanzer.

Israel, Hamas cease-fire deal with hostage release is in final stages

Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh has said negotiations over a potential cease-fire and hostage release deal in its final stages, according to multiple reports.