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Hamas Releases Three Israeli Hostages as Cease-Fire Begins

  • #Armed conflict
  • #Israel
  • #Kidnapping & hostages
  • #Palestine
Hamas Releases Three Israeli Hostages as Cease-Fire Begins
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JAN 19
Above: One of the Israeli hostages exits a vehicle during the hostage-prisoner exchange operation in Saraya Square in western Gaza City on Jan. 19, 2025. Image copyright: Contributor/AFP via Getty Images
story last updated JAN 20

The Spin

Pro-Israel narrative

Though Israel wants nothing more than to see all the hostages released, this cease-fire and hostage deal isn't in the country's best interest. The next Yahya Sinwar — Hamas' slain leader and the architect of Oct. 7, 2023, attack on Israel — might be among the insane, despicable, jihadist murderous terrorists Tel Aviv is being forced to free. Unfortunately, Israel may pay for this deal in blood many years down the road.

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Pro-Palestine narrative

Though a cease-fire was long overdue, the Israel-Palestinian "conflict" isn't over, and Israel's occupation and apartheid system will remain. This war has proved that the Palestinian cause can't be dealt with via normalization agreements between Arab autocrats and Israel. Regardless of what happens next, Gaza has been destroyed, and Palestinians will continue to struggle for their liberation.

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The Controversies


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Will Israel Lose International Support for Its Campaign in Gaza?
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Who Will Control the Gaza Strip After the Israel-Gaza War?
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Will the Gaza War Lead to a Two-State Solution to the Israel-Palestine Conflict?
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Will the International Court of Justice Find Israel Guilty of Genocide?
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Who Will Control the West Bank After the Israel-Gaza War?
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When Will the Gaza War End?
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Go Deeper

The Israel-Palestine Conflict
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Articles on this story

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NBCJAN 12
Gaza Cease-Fire Between Israel and Hamas Nears: Live Updates
New York TimesJAN 12
Deadline passes without Gaza ceasefire as Hamas fails to provide names of first hostages to be freed
Associated PressJAN 12
Hamas to free first 3 Israeli hostages Sunday if cease-fire takes effect
BreitbartJAN 12
Three hostages released by Hamas reunited with mothers after ceasefire deal
GuardianJAN 12
First 3 hostages released by Hamas militants after ceasefire deal with Israel goes into effect
CBSJAN 12