January 21, 2025 2 Americans released in exchange for Taliban prisoner Two Americans have been freed in a prisoner swap between the U.S. and Afghanistan’s Taliban in exchange for a Taliban figure, officials said Tuesday.
January 21, 2025 Trump shares 'emotional' moment on stage with families of Hamas hostages Rabbi Dr. Ari Berman, who delivered the benediction at Trump's inauguration, joined 'Fox & Friends First' to discuss the president's 'emotional' moment on stage, his vow to bring hostages home and the broader cultural push under his leadership.
January 20, 2025 Israeli president calls Trump a 'true friend' on Inauguration Day, praises his work to release hostages Israeli President Isaac Herzog is praising Donald Trump as a "true friend" of Israel, thanking him for his "commitment to bringing all our hostages home."
January 20, 2025 Freed Israeli hostage speaks out for first time, says she has 'returned to my life' following Hamas captivity Emily Damari, one of the first hostages freed by Hamas in the cease-fire agreement, is speaking out for the first time following her release.
January 20, 2025 Israel releases 90 Palestinian prisoners as part of cease-fire deal to free hostages Israel released 90 Palestinian prisoners to cheering crowds in the West Bank after Hamas returned three hostages that were being held in Gaza.
January 20, 2025 John Fetterman and Lindsey Graham advocate for the destruction of Iran's nuclear program Sens. Lindsey Graham and John Fetterman both want Iran's nuclear program to be destroyed.
January 20, 2025 Family member of freed Hamas hostage remains committed to securing the release of remaining hostages Liz Naftali, whose niece was previously freed from Hamas captivity in 2023, joined 'Fox & Friends First' to discuss her reaction to the hostage release over the weekend and her continued quest to secure the release of the remaining hostages in Gaza.
January 19, 2025 First moments of released hostages with families in Israeli hospital Three hostages reunited with their families after more than 15 months in captivity. (Credit: Israel Foreign Ministry)
January 19, 2025 SHAHAR AZANI: Hostage deal shows Israel values life, Hamas only death Shahar Azani, former spokesperson for Israel’s Consulate in New York and a veteran Israeli diplomat, says the hostage deal struck between Israel and Hamas shows the Jewish state values life, and the terrorists only death.
January 19, 2025 Bittersweet rejoicing as first hostages return to Israel after 471 days in captivity Three hostages return to Israel after 471 days in Hamas captivity under a cease-fire deal. Israelis celebrate their return but face concerns about the release of convicted Palestinian prisoners.