Hamas and Israel set for hostage and prisoner exchanges

As talks on a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release gather pace, Hamas is expected to seek the release of some of the highest-profile prisoners held by Israel, including the most popular and potentially unifying Palestinian political figure: Marwan Barghouti.

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National33 articles from 23 sources across the spectrum· Updated 351d ago

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The story so far

5 developments
  1. Oct 8, 2025Only center coverage:Hamas Wants to Trade Gaza Hostages for These High-Profile Prisoners. Israel Views Them as Terrorists
  2. Oct 9, 2025Israel and Hamas will exchange hostages and prisoners after agreeing to first phase of Gaza peace plan
  3. Oct 10, 2025Israel and Hamas prepare for hostage exchange. And, the DOJ indicts Letitia James
  4. Oct 12, 2025Hamas and Israel set for hostage and prisoner exchanges
  5. Oct 13, 2025News10NBC tracks the latest on Hamas' release of hostages, Trump in Israel, and local reaction

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Last development · Oct 13, 2025 — News10NBC tracks the latest on Hamas' release of hostages, Trump in Israel, and local reaction

The bigger story

How each side is putting it

Left

4 viewpoints
NBC NewsLean Left· 351d ago· ran in 2 outlets

What's next for Israel-Hamas truce with hostage and prisoner release underway

The Boston GlobeLean Left· 352d ago

Israel lays out plans for hostage release and prisoner swap

NPRLean Left· 354d ago

Israel and Hamas prepare for hostage exchange. And, the DOJ indicts Letitia James

NPRLean Left· 355d ago

Israel-Hamas deal may include return of hostages, bringing hope to grieving families

Religion NewsLean Left· 355d ago· ran in 2 outlets

Israel and Hamas will exchange hostages and prisoners after agreeing to a pause in the war in Gaza

Center

10 viewpoints
Digital JournalCenter· 351d ago· ran in 2 outlets

Hamas and Israel set for hostage and prisoner exchanges

WHEC RochesterCenter· 351d ago

News10NBC tracks the latest on Hamas' release of hostages, Trump in Israel, and local reaction

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort WorthLean Left· 351d ago· ran in 2 outlets

What's next for Israel-Hamas truce with hostage and prisoner release underway

Ran by 2 outlets· The Hill, Military.com
The HillCenter· 353d ago

Hamas wants to trade Gaza hostages for these high-profile prisoners. Israel views them as terrorists

Military.comCenter· 356d ago

Hamas Wants to Trade Gaza Hostages for These High-Profile Prisoners. Israel Views Them as Terrorists

Military.comCenter· 354d ago

Israeli Cabinet Approves 'Outline' of Deal to Release Hostages Held by Hamas

Right

5 viewpoints
Washington ExaminerRight· 351d ago

Israel releases 1,900 Palestinian prisoners as part of peace plan

New York PostLean Right· 352d ago

Hamas ready to begin freeing 20 living Israeli hostages a day earlier than expected in Trump peace deal

The Daily CallerRight· 352d ago

Hamas Says It Will Release Hostages One Day Early

Fox NewsRight· 352d ago

Trump says Hamas may release 20 hostages ‘a little bit early’ as he heads to Middle East

The Daily CallerRight· 355d ago

Trump Shares When Both Dead And Alive Hamas Hostages Are Expected To Be Released

Other outlets

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Left

5 articles
Al JazeeraLean Left· 351d ago

Hamas and Israel begin prisoner exchange before Gaza summit

Al-MonitorLean Left· 351d ago· ran in 2 outlets

Hamas and Israel set for hostage and prisoner exchanges

Deutsche WelleLean Left· 352d ago

Israel says won't release prisoners until hostages freed – DW

The GuardianLean Left· 352d ago

Israel and Gaza prepare for release of hostages and prisoners

Deutsche WelleLean Left· 352d ago

Israel says won't release prisoners until all hostages freed – DW

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