Israel and Hamas have initiated the first of several hostage and prisoner exchanges that will take place as part of a ceasefire deal.

Chapel Hill native Keith Siegel is on a list of hostages that could be released under the latest Gaza ceasefire, but he’s not expected to gain his freedom on Sunday.

Hamas has issued important points regarding the return of the displaced in Gaza that comes into effect on Saturday.

On Sunday (January 19), after being held captive for 471 days, three Israeli hostages — Romi Gonen, Emily Damari and Doron Steinbrecher — were released by Hamas under the ceasefire deal. Who are these three women who were captured on October 7,

The released hostages, all women, have been identified as Romi Gonen, Emily Damari, and Doron Steinbrecher. The Israeli citizens did not need immediate medical attention and have been reunited with their families. A video shared by the Government Press Office of Israel shows the emotional reunifications.

Keith Siegel has been held for over 15 months while Israel fights militants aligned with the Palestinian terror group Hamas.

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Meanwhile, President Joe Biden says, "My diplomacy never ceased in their efforts to get this done," following the news

A video released by the Israel Defense Forces on Tuesday shows Hamas operatives documenting themselves as they position a rocket launcher inside an open grave at a cemetery in the Gaza Strip.

The Israeli government has approved a ceasefire and hostage deal with Hamas, leading to a possible end to 15 months of a devastating war in Gaza that spread to other parts of the Middle East.

The first three Israeli hostages have reunited with their families in emotional scenes, after being released under the Israel-Hamas ceasefire following 471 days in captivity.

Jason Greenberg’s thoughts have never strayed far from his cousin who was taken by Hamas on Oct. 7, 2023, and continues to be held hostage as it warred with Israel in Gaza.