Prisoner swap
Yemen government, Houthis to release more than 1,600 prisoners in conflict's largest swap
The conflict erupted after the Houthis seized the capital Sanaa in 2014, prompting a Saudi-led military intervention in support of the government the following year.
Hamas terrorist freed in hostage deal hosted in Canada, US orgs' webinar
Ukraine seeking exchange of 1,200 prisoners with Russia
Iran releases two French nationals charged with espionage, Macron says
Sheba Medical Center to receive hostages as they are released from Gaza
This decision was made following consultations with ministry officials and a review of the hospital’s readiness to handle their anticipated medical needs.
Russia, Ukraine each swap 95 prisoners of war, Russian Defence Ministry says
The last swap - involving 103 prisoners from both sides - took place in September.
US: Gaza deal 90% done, hostages-prisoners swap a sticking point
Of the deal's 18 total paragraphs, 14 have been completed, with three alone dealing with the hostage-prisoner swap, the official said.
Massive prisoner swap with Russia, including Evan Gershkovich, could be underway
Gershkovich, a reporter for the Wall Street Journal arrested in March 2023 on allegations of espionage, was sentenced earlier this month to 16 years in a maximum security prison.
Iran prisoner says Sweden left him behind in jail, daily Expressen reports
The prisoner, Ahmadreza Djalali, said, "You chose to leave me behind, with a high risk of being executed".
War with Hezbollah coming as pressure makes Hamas desperate, commentator predicts
Hezi Simantov discussed the recent release of the video of hostage Alex Tropanov, noting the coordinated nature of the propaganda tactic repeatedly used by Hamas.
Hamas has the upper hand: Tactic against Israel will further preserve the organization
If Israel is affected by Hamas' tactics, it will only increase the use of psychological techniques and demonstrate how the "soft power" approach can silence adversaries with a military advantage.
Israelis oppose trading all Palestinian prisoners for Gaza hostages - poll
A stable majority of Jewish Israelis (60%) said they opposed a deal that would secure the release of the hostages held in Gaza at the price of freeing all of the Palestinian security prisoners.
Released Palestinian terrorist refuses to leave Israeli jail
Abu Sanima was released to the Gaza Strip to begin his life anew in Rafah, despite a lack of a salary from local authorities.
What were Israeli hostages' conditions upon release from Gaza?
"Their physical condition is good, and they are currently undergoing medical and emotional evaluation In a private and unique complex that we prepared for them."
