Prisoner release
Kremlin releases ailing ex- US Marine Robert Gilman from Russian prison
One US official said that Gilman's release was "an act of goodwill" by hardline Russian leader Vladimir Putin.
US citizen detained, held by Iranian regime since 2024 released, Donald Trump announces
Israel was unprepared for 10,000 Palestinian security prisoners during war, report finds
Gaza flotilla activists deported from Israel after week-long detention
Are Israel and Hamas close to reaching a prisoner exchange deal?
The rare gathering of the Hamas leadership in Cairo has led many Palestinians to believe that a deal is about to be announced.
Knesset approves mix of in-court, virtual prisoner hearings
The Knesset Constitution, Law and Justice Committee also approved longer sentencing minimums for illegal weapons crimes
Palestinians warn Gaza won't be silent until border restrictions eased
United Nations and Egyptian mediators have reportedly told Hamas that the issue of rebuilding the Gaza Strip should be linked to a prisoner exchange agreement with Israel.
Longest serving Jordanian prisoner in Israel arrives home
Abu Jaber, who was among 22 political prisoners held in Israeli jails, headed to his parents' home in the teeming Baqaa Palestinian refugee camp near the Jordanian capital Amman, witnesses said.
Hamas using ‘cheap manipulation’ with fake hostage video, Israel says
Hamas is using the issue of Israeli captives to try to cover up for its losses in its last escalation with Israel, the government’s chief negotiator for the release of hostages Yaron Blum said.
Sinwar: Hamas ready to hold talks with Israel on prisoner swap
The Hamas leader said that "in the coming days we will be witnessing a dialogue in Cairo with the aim of reaching agreements on the issues at hand."
Viral TikTok calls on BLM to support Avera Mengistu's release from Gaza
Avera Mengistu, an Ethiopian-Israeli mentally ill black boy, has been held captive by Hamas in the Gaza Strip for six years.
Mixed messages on Iran-US deals and 'prisoners' - analysis
It would appear rumors about a rapid return to a deal and US appeasement of Iran’s regime may not be on the cards as quickly as some have predicted.
Washington denies Iran state media report saying prisoner swap agreed
"Reports that a prisoner swap deal has been reached are not true," State Department spokesman Ned Price told Reuters
Hamas willing to accept less prisoner releases in exchange deal - report
Israeli officials do not have high expectations from the talks.
