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'Hamas had no choice but to bend': Egypt races to diplomatic solution in Gaza while Israel steps up war

Egypt isolates Hamas in Cairo talks, pressing it to drop its demand for a full ceasefire; with Arab factions united behind a partial deal and no regional cover left, Cairo signals that Gaza’s future—and Hamas’ fate—now hangs in the balance

Waseem Abu Mahadi and Jacob Wirtschafter/The Media Line | 08.20.25

A chance to stop the avalanche: Israel should see the hostage deal through

Opinion: Israel stands at a critical juncture after Hamas accepted the U.S.-backed Witkoff ceasefire and hostage deal, with some warning that rejecting the proposal would play into Hamas’ diplomatic strategy

Ben-Dror Yemini | 08.19.25

Gaza ceasefire talks under 'blackout' as Israel considers its response

Israel is expected to respond by the weekend to the mediators' proposal, which Hamas accepted, and in the meantime a 'senior political official' has again conveyed a vague message: 'Our policy is consistent and has not changed - Israel demands the release of all 50 hostages'; Qatar described the proposal as 'the best option'

Itamar Eichner, Lior Ben Ari | 08.19.25

'The situation is fragile': The IDF outpost reshaping security in southern Lebanon

Under a new security doctrine, IDF conducts daily raids, airstrikes and surveillance operations in Lebanon, asserting control over the border region and combating resurging Hezbollah threat

Yair Kraus | 08.19.25

בנימין נתניהו, סטיב וויטקוף ו חליל אל-חיה

Hamas softens demands, but insists on US guarantees for Gaza ceasefire

Hamas has eased its demands in the hostage talks, narrowing the gap with Israel, but insists on written U.S. guarantees for a ceasefire; mediators say the proposal could pave the way for partial releases and renewed negotiations in Doha or Cairo

Itamar Eichner | 08.19.25

Egyptian goals in Gaza ceasefire meeting highlight push for deal

As Qatari officials arrive in Egypt for key meetings on hostage release and ceasefire deal in Gaza, discussions focus on a 60-day truce, captive release, Hamas disarmament and the Strip's future governance: Some Hamas members will be exiled

Einav Halabi, Itamar Eichner, Lior Ben Ari | 08.18.25

Qatari PM arriving in Egypt for Gaza ceasefire talks as all wait for Hamas response to new proposal

Hamas receives a new ceasefire and hostage-release proposal, with a formal response expected after consultations in Cairo, where Qatari and Egyptian leaders coordinate with Palestinian factions and mediators

Lior Ben Ari, Itamar Eichner | 08.18.25

Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

Iran signals readiness for renewed clash with Israel

Iran’s leadership warns of escalating tensions with Israel and the U.S., declaring the current pause a fragile stage of war rather than a ceasefire and threatening missile launches on Europe, Washington

Yoav Zitun, Lior Ben Ari, Itamar Eichner | 08.18.25

בנימין נתניהו, ראש ממשלת קטאר ו חליל אל-חיה

‘Keep Qatar deeply involved’: Mossad plane landing in Doha could hint revived Gaza talks

Private jet linked to Israeli spy agency lands in Qatari capital, sparking speculation of renewed indirect ceasefire negotiations, as Hamas and Egyptian officials hold renewed discussions in Cairo

Itamar Eichner, Noa Lutski | 08.14.25

Palestinian American mediator denies quitting Gaza ceasefire talks

Bishara Bahbah clarifies that he served as a mediator at the request of Steve Witkoff, the U.S. special envoy to the Middle East leading the talks on behalf of the Trump administration, but was never formally part of the American negotiation team

Itamar Eichner | 08.10.25

בשארה בישארה בחבח עם דונלד טראמפ וג'יי די ואנס

Palestinian-American mediator quits US talks delegation

Bishara Bahbah, who helped secure the release of hostage Edan Alexander, withdraws from the U.S. negotiation team to work independently, citing stalled ceasefire talks

Itamar Eichner | 08.09.25

Trump wants demilitarized Gaza, disarmed Hamas in new proposal, officials say

Senior official says cabinet decision to conquer the Strip can prompt Hamas to drop arrogance and return to negotiations; they say IDF chief was wrong about the risk to hostages and the many military achievements in Gaza were not properly messaged

Itamar Eichner | 08.09.25

Hamas denies agreeing to disarm as part of Gaza ceasefire talks

Terror group says armed resistance remains legal right under occupation, as hostage families confirm US envoy claimed otherwise and pushed for 'all-for-all' deal; negotiations remain deadlocked

Einav Halabi, Lihi Gordon | 08.02.25

No more partial deals with Hamas, senior official says

Israel mulls expanding the offensive on Gaza after talks with Hamas fail; official says US and Israel are in agreement; Witkoff to visit Gaza distribution center and remain in the area

Itamar Eichner | 07.31.25

ראש הממשלה בנימין נתניהו ונשיא ארה"ב דונלד טראמפ במסיבת העיתונאים בבית הלבן

Trump: Gaza hostage deaths not a price US or Israel willing to accept

As hostage talks stall, Trump warns military action in Gaza risks killing captives, highlights US aid efforts as part of humanitarian push; 'We gave $60 million, nobody said even thank you. other nations are going to have to step up'

Lior Ben Ari | 07.28.25

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