hostages

Hamas and Israel reach an agreement ending the Gaza war, freeing hostages, and opening the Rafah crossing for civilians and goods.

Baltimore’s Jewish community reacts with cautious optimism to U.S.-backed Israel-Hamas ceasefire aimed at releasing hostages and pausing fighting in Gaza.

Israel sends a delegation to Qatar for talks with Hamas on hostages, despite the group’s new demands related to ceasefire and aid, which Israel finds unacceptable.