Israeli official says talks continuing, hostage release won't take place before Friday

How has Israel prepared to receive hostages to be released from Hamas custody?

From a manual for trauma care to medical support, even the first words the soldiers escorting them home will say have been carefully scripted.

The ceasefire for Gaza and the release of the hostages are delayed. At the same time, Hezbollah continues to fire rockets at Israel. more...

Gaza pummelled by Israeli strikes as hostage release deal set to start

A delay in the ceasefire has stemmed from logistical complications, including how the list of hostages would be verified.

Israel-Gaza war: Hamas hostage's family not expecting release

A spokesperson says Emily Hand is not on the list of 13 people expected to be released on Friday.

Israel-Hamas hostage/prisoner swap delayed to Friday

Along with an initial exchange of 50 Israeli hostages for 150 Palestinian prisoners, a four-day ceasefire was set to begin on Thursday at 10:00 a.m.

Israel says hostage release won't take place before Friday

Plans to release the first hostages under the latest deal Israel reached with Hamas were delayed late Wednesday. CNN's Matthew Chance talks with family and supporters of some of those taken.