French ambassador in Niger being held hostage by junta; Macron

"... food is prevented from being delivered. They're eating military rations," Macron told reporters.

16 September 2023

US-bound plane leaves Doha with five Americans freed by Iran

One of the five freed Americans had been held for about eight years on charges Washington rejected as baseless.

19 September 2023

Hamas releases two Israeli women, US advises caution on invasion

A third convoy of 20 aid trucks entered Gaza from Egypt on Monday.

24 October 2023

Israel-Hamas truce in Gaza extended two days; hostages released

The truce agreement also allowed for aid trucks to enter Gaza.

28 November 2023

Hamas releases more Israeli, foreign hostages on second day

Israeli army spokesperson Olivier Rafowicz told French television Israel was strictly honouring the terms of the truce.

26 November 2023

Hamas frees 12 hostages, Israel expected to release 30 prisoners

Israel had released 150 prisoners prior to Tuesday's moves.

29 November 2023

Israelis rally against government amid deadlock on Gaza hostages

Hamas has said any new hostage deal must bring about an end to the Gaza war and withdrawal of all Israeli forces.

14 April 2024

Israeli hostages killed in Gaza were holding white flag

More than 100 hostages remain in Gaza, held incommunicado despite Israeli calls for Red Cross access.

17 December 2023