prisoner exchange
Ukraine Receives 1,000 Bodies of Fallen Soldiers from Russia as Part of Ongoing Repatriation Efforts
Nov 20, 2025 08:28 pm CST
Ukraine has received the remains of 1,000 soldiers from Russia in the latest repatriation exchange between the two nations at war since February 2022. This prisoner and remains exchange represents one of the few remaining areas of cooperation between Kyiv and Moscow, with Ukraine having received approximately 15,000 repatriated bodies throughout the conflict.
Hamas to Return Body of Israeli Officer Hadar Goldin After 11 Years in Gaza
Nov 09, 2025 06:42 pm CST
Hamas' armed wing has announced plans to return the body of Israeli Lieutenant Hadar Goldin, killed during the 2014 Gaza conflict, as part of the ongoing US-brokered ceasefire. The remains were reportedly discovered in a Rafah tunnel, marking a significant development in Israel's efforts to repatriate all hostages and fallen soldiers from Gaza.
Iranian Academic Mahdieh Esfandiari Granted Conditional Release in France Following Detention for Anti-Israel Posts
Oct 23, 2025 03:23 pm CST
Mahdieh Esfandiari, a 39-year-old Iranian linguist and academic, has been conditionally released by French authorities after months of detention related to alleged pro-Hamas social media posts. The Iranian citizen, who has lived in France since 2018, faces multiple terrorism-related charges and awaits trial in January while Iranian and French officials potentially negotiate a prisoner exchange.
Revealed: The Harrowing Captivity of Israeli Hostages in Gaza - Survivors Describe Cages, Starvation and Psychological Torture
Oct 20, 2025 02:02 am CST
Recently released Israeli hostages endured horrific conditions during their two-year captivity in Gaza, with families revealing they were kept in cramped cages, underground pits, and tunnels with minimal food. A US-brokered ceasefire has secured the release of all 20 surviving hostages, while Hamas disputes claims of mistreatment, stating captives were treated according to Islamic teachings.
Gaza Ceasefire Breached: 6 Palestinians Killed by Israeli Forces While Inspecting Homes
Oct 15, 2025 01:57 am CST
Six Palestinians were killed by Israeli forces in separate incidents during the ceasefire period, according to Gaza's civil defence agency. The Israeli military claimed the individuals approached restricted areas, posing a threat to troops. These incidents occurred on the fifth day of a US-brokered truce that has facilitated a prisoner-hostage exchange between Israel and Hamas.
Emotional Reunion: Twin Brothers Released After Two Years of Hamas Captivity Under Gaza Ceasefire Deal
Oct 14, 2025 11:23 am CST
Israeli twins Ziv and Gali Berman shared an emotional reunion after being released from Hamas captivity as part of the Gaza ceasefire agreement. The lighting technicians, kidnapped from Kibbutz Kfar Aza during the October 7 attack, were reunited after 738 days of separation, greeted by hundreds of supportive Israelis at the Sheba Medical Center.
Understanding the Palestinian-Israeli Prisoner Exchange: Who Are the 2,000 Palestinians Being Released in Gaza Ceasefire Deal
Oct 13, 2025 05:46 pm CST
A comprehensive examination of the nearly 2,000 Palestinian prisoners being released in exchange for 48 Israeli hostages under a new ceasefire agreement. This article explores who these prisoners are, their backgrounds, and the political significance of prisoner releases for both Israelis and Palestinians in the context of the ongoing conflict.
Israel Launches Operation 'Returning Home': A Comprehensive Guide to the Hostage Release Agreement
Oct 13, 2025 10:11 am CST
The Israel Defense Forces has launched Operation 'Returning Home' to secure the release of hostages held by Hamas since October 2023. This US-brokered agreement includes the exchange of nearly 2,000 Palestinian prisoners for Israeli hostages and provides immediate humanitarian aid to Gaza. President Isaac Herzog calls it "a historic moment" that could reshape Middle East relations, with US President Donald Trump scheduled to visit Israel as negotiations continue.
Hamas to Begin Releasing Israeli Hostages as Trump's Middle East Peace Summit Approaches
Oct 12, 2025 11:45 am CST
Hamas has confirmed it will begin releasing Israeli hostages on Monday morning as part of a negotiated agreement, ahead of an international peace summit chaired by US President Trump in Egypt. The deal includes the exchange of nearly 2,000 Palestinian prisoners and addresses the ongoing Gaza conflict that has claimed over 67,000 lives according to UN-verified figures.
Hamas Announces Peace Deal to End Gaza War, Calls on Trump to Ensure Israeli Compliance
Oct 09, 2025 07:57 am CST
Hamas has announced reaching a comprehensive agreement with Israel through Egyptian mediation that would end the Gaza war, facilitate Israeli withdrawal, allow humanitarian aid, and enable prisoner exchanges. The group has called on President Trump to ensure Israel fully implements the agreed terms without delay or evasion.