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Israel and Hamas Were Not Ready for a Comprehensive Peace Deal, Mediator Says
ByAdam Rasgon October 12, 2025

The Qatari prime minister told The New York Times that Gaza war mediators decided to delay talks on more difficult issues so a hostage-prisoner swap could be concluded quickly.

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Israelis and Palestinians Await Hostage-Prisoner Swap With Relief and Elation
ByIsabel Kershner October 12, 2025October 12, 2025

Under the first phase of the new cease-fire deal, all of the living hostages in Gaza are expected to be released in the next 24 hours in exchange for about 2,000 Palestinians imprisoned by Israel.

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‘Over the Clouds’: Families of Palestinian Prisoners Await Their Release
ByFatima AbdulKarim October 11, 2025October 12, 2025

Israel agreed to free 250 Palestinians serving life sentences, many of whom will be sent into exile. For their families, it brought joy. But for those whose relatives were excluded, it was a crushing blow.

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Thousands Return to Northern Gaza, Hopeful, but Faced With Devastation
ByLiam Stack October 11, 2025

With the cease-fire holding overnight, many Palestinians continued to travel toward Gaza City on Saturday to learn what remains of their lives and homes there.

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Thousands Return to Northern Gaza, Hopeful, but Faced With Devastation
ByLiam Stack October 11, 2025October 11, 2025

With the cease-fire holding overnight, many Palestinians continued to travel toward Gaza City on Saturday to learn what remained of their lives and homes.

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What We Know About the Israel-Hamas Hostage Deal
ByAdam Rasgon, Natan Odenheimer, Ronen Bergman and Aaron Boxerman October 9, 2025

President Trump said the remaining hostages held in Gaza would be released Monday or Tuesday. But the specifics of the deal remain unclear.

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When Will Israel and Hamas Exchange Hostages and Prisoners? What to Know.
ByAdam Rasgon, Natan Odenheimer, Ronen Bergman and Aaron Boxerman October 9, 2025October 9, 2025

President Trump said the remaining hostages held in Gaza would be released Monday or Tuesday. But the specifics of the deal remain unclear.

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Who Are the Hostages Believed Alive in Gaza?
ByLiam Stack and Isabel Kershner October 9, 2025

Israel says 20 living hostages are held by Hamas, set for release in a prisoner exchange together with the remains of those who died. Here’s what we know about them.

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Who Are the Hostages Released From Captivity in Gaza?
ByLiam Stack and Isabel Kershner October 9, 2025October 14, 2025

Israel says 20 living hostages have been freed as part of a prisoner exchange. Here’s what we know about them.

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Netanyahu’s Political Fortunes May Be Transformed by Gaza Deal
ByDavid M. Halbfinger October 9, 2025October 10, 2025

The Israeli prime minister appeared backed into a corner in Gaza diplomacy. But this deal could greatly increase his room for maneuver, analysts said.

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