Prisoner swap
Freed 'Washington Post' reporter Evan Gershkovich recounts FSB plot behind Russia arrest
US reporter Evan Gershkovich was arrested in Russia in 2023 and now believes he was a victim of an elaborate sting operation by Russia's federal security service.
Hamas terrorist behind 2003 murder of Shalom Har-Melech killed in IDF strike in Gaza
Russia and Ukraine swap 103 prisoners of war each
Israel seeks return of Jewish remains buried in Lebanon as part of prisoner talks - report
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."
Israel lists 300 Palestinian prisoners to be released under Hamas hostage deals
Many of those listed are prisoners under the age of 18 in addition to women, to be released in waves, dependent on the expansion of the hostage deal.
Qatar pursues US-Iranian nuclear steps after detainee swap - analysis
"When nobody wants a crisis then it's good time to negotiate between now and the US elections," said a senior diplomat in the region.
American prisoners freed by Iran land in US after swap deal, CNN reports
US President Joe Biden welcomed the returning prisoners home but his administration also announced fresh US sanctions.
