Hamas to Release Israeli Hostages as Scheduled, Easing Threat to Gaza Cease-Fire

The terrorist group, which seized 250 Israelis during its Oct. 7, 2023 attacks, said it would free three more hostages on Feb. 15 as agreed.

Or Levy, a hostage held in Gaza since the deadly Oct. 7, 2023 attack, is released by Hamas terrorists as part of a ceasefire and a hostages-prisoners swap deal between Hamas and Israel, in Deir Al-Balah in the central Gaza Strip, on Feb. 8, 2025. Hatem Khaled/Reuters

Terrorist group Hamas said on Feb. 13 that it would release three more Israeli hostages on Feb. 15 as planned, resolving a dispute that had threatened to end the fragile cease-fire in the Gaza Strip.

Hamas had threatened to delay the next release of hostages, accusing Israel of failing to allow tents and shelters in, among other alleged violations of the truce.