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Irishwoman kidnapped in Haiti is released along with other hostages

An Irishwoman and seven other people kidnapped in Haiti earlier this month have been released, Ireland’s deputy premier Simon Harris has said. Gena Heraty, who is from Westport in Co Mayo, was one of eight hostages, including a three-year-old child, ...

29 Aug 2025 at 18:08

World

How many hostages are left in Gaza?

Hamas freed six Israelis on Saturday in the last scheduled release of living hostages by the militant group under the current stage of a ceasefire agreement with Israel. In all, a total of 33 Israelis have been returned during this stage, including ...

22 Feb 2025 at 14:06

Palestinian prisoner release to go ahead despite chaos at hostage handover

World

Netanyahu puts prisoner release on hold after chaotic scenes at hostage handover

Hamas-led militants freed eight hostages on Thursday as part of the ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, but the chaotic handover of some of the captives, whom masked militants shuttled through a rowdy crowd of thousands, drew an angry reaction from ...

30 Jan 2025 at 14:25

World

Israel releases Palestinian prisoners after Hamas frees eight hostages

Israel has released 110 Palestinian prisoners after eight hostages in the Gaza Strip were freed by Hamas-led militants earlier in the day. It was a sometimes chaotic process that briefly called the exchange into question and underscored the ...

30 Jan 2025 at 17:19

World

Hamas to release American hostage as part of ceasefire efforts

Hamas says Edan Alexander, the last living American hostage in Gaza, will be released as part of efforts to establish a ceasefire, re-open crossings into the territory and resume the delivery of aid. The Hamas statement does not say when ...

11 May 2025 at 20:20

World

Three Israeli men named as latest to be freed in hostage release

The families of Israeli hostages still held by the Hamas militant group have welcomed the “joyous news” that three men, all taken from the same kibbutz on October 7, 2023, are expected to be freed on Saturday. Hamas-led militants ...

14 Feb 2025 at 14:13

Family of freed hostage horrified at ‘grotesque spectacle’ of his release

The family of released hostage Eli Sharabi have said they are “delighted” he is finally free but horrified at his physical condition and the “grotesque spectacle” of his release. The television images of Mr Sharabi, flanked by ...

08 Feb 2025 at 12:24

Family of freed hostage say he is frail and ‘the spark was gone from his eyes’

The British family of released hostage Eli Sharabi have spoken of their relief that he has been freed, but say he looks “incredibly frail” and “the spark was gone from his eyes”. Mr Sharabi was taken captive from Kibbutz ...

08 Feb 2025 at 21:56

Daughter of one of the oldest Gaza hostages calls for all kidnapped to be freed

The British-based daughter of one of the oldest Gaza hostages has called the gradual release of prisoners “a reality show from hell”. Dr Sharone Lifschitz, 53, said it is crucial that all hostages held in Gaza are freed ...

09 Feb 2025 at 19:01

World

Hamas set to release three Israelis and five Thais this week – Israeli official

Hamas will release three Israelis, including two women and an 80-year-old man, as well as five Thai nationals during the next hostage release, set for Thursday, officials from Israel and Hamas said as a tenuous ...

29 Jan 2025 at 21:36

Trump sets off for Middle East to mark Gaza ceasefire deal

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Trump setting off for Middle East to mark Gaza ceasefire deal

US President Donald Trump set off for Israel and Egypt on Sunday to celebrate the US-brokered ceasefire and hostage deal between Israel and Hamas and urge Middle East allies to seize the opportunity to build a ...

12 Oct 2025 at 22:34

World

Yemen’s Houthis release mariners held since July ship attack

Yemen’s Houthi rebels have released a group of mariners held since a July attack on the ship Eternity C in the Red Sea, an assault that killed at least four on board and sank the vessel. The Iranian-backed ...

03 Dec 2025 at 15:49

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