Prisoner swap

Russia and Ukraine swap 103 prisoners of war each

Ukraine's military intelligence head Oleh Ivashchenko said that another exchange was expected before the end of the month.

Ukrainian prisoners of war (POWs) smoke cigarettes after a swap, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, at an undisclosed location in Ukraine August 19, 2026.
The Beth Elamen Jewish cemetery at Damascus Road in the Achrafieh quarter of the Lebanese capital Beirut, taken 2021

Israel seeks return of Jewish remains buried in Lebanon as part of prisoner talks - report

Palestinian militant group Hamas fighters secure an area before handing over two Israeli hostages to a Red Cross team in Khan Yunis.

Exiled Palestinian official walks back Jared Kushner ceasefire claim as Israeli strikes hit Gaza

 UKRAINE-RUSSIA-CONFLICT-WAR-POW Released Ukrainian prisoners of war (POWs) react upon arrival by bus following a prisoner exchange at an undisclosed location, in the Chernihiv region on May 15, 2026, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Russia, Ukraine confirm exchange of 160 prisoners of war


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.

 IDF troops evacuate wounded personnel in the North. April17, 2024.

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.

 Protesters in Tel Aviv demanding a hostage deal, April 24, 2024

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.

People walk next to pictures of civilians held hostage by Hamas terrorists in Gaza, in Jerusalem, November 22, 2023

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.

IDF with Palestinian demonstrators during a rally in solidarity with six Palestinian prisoners who managed to esacpe from an Israeli prison a few days ago, in Hebron, September 9, 2021.

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."

Aviv Asher, 2,5-year-old, her sister Raz Asher, 4,5-year-old, and mother Doron, react as they meet with Yoni, Raz and Aviv's father and Doron's husband after they returned to Israel to the designated complex at the Schneider Children's Medical Center.

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.

IDF with Palestinian demonstrators during a rally in solidarity with six Palestinian prisoners who managed to esacpe from an Israeli prison a few days ago, in Hebron, September 9, 2021.

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.

 The flag of Qatar is shown behind Palestinian terrorist group Hamas leader Yehya Sinwar in the Gaza Strip at a rally marking the 35th anniversary of the Hamas Islamic movement on December 14, 2022

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.

 US President Joe Biden and Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi.

US allows $6 billion transfer as part of Iran prisoner swap

As part of the US-Iranian deal to release the Iranian funds, five Americans being held in Iran will be released.

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and India's Minister of External Affairs Subrahmanyam Jaishankar hold a joint news conference at Jawaharlal Nehru Bhawan (JNB) in New Delhi, India July 28, 2021

Iran says US should explain links to prisoner Jamshid Sharmahd

US envoy for Iran, Abram Paley, met on Friday with the family of Sharmahd, who was convicted of heading a pro-monarchist group accused of a deadly bombing in 2008.

 The first hearing of the case of Jamshid Sharmahd