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Israelis split over how to bring hostages home, says Brig. Gen. Harel Knafo

'We have inside Israel a very difficult discussion about the hostages'

Steve Leibowitz, ILTV | 08.20.25

Tens of thousands of reservists will receive call-up orders for Gaza City operation

Israel will begin sending up to 80,000 reserve duty call-up orders Wednesday, earlier than planned, as the military readies for a ground assault on Gaza City; Officials fear low turnout could prolong the campaign

Yoav Zitun | 08.20.25

Memorials for Hersh and Alex a year after their murder in Gaza tunnel: 'Remaining hostages running out of time'

Memorial ceremonies were held in Jerusalem and Ashkelon for Hersh Goldberg-Polin and Alex Lobanov, killed in Hamas captivity; Families honored their memories and urged leaders to act, stressing that time is running out for the 50 remaining hostages

Gilad Cohen, Roni Green Shaulov | 08.19.25

Netanyahu pushes for full hostage deal, but doesn't close door on partial agreement

Following Hamas’ positive response, Netanyahu signals he seeks only a full deal for all 50 hostages; Families cancel Sunday nation-wide protest, and the security cabinet is set to meet Thursday amid ongoing US and Qatari mediation efforts

Itamar Eichner, Lihi Gordon | 08.19.25

All or nothing: Why Netanyahu can’t afford to settle for a partial Hamas deal

Analysis: Israel’s cabinet insists that only a complete deal—freeing all hostages, dismantling Hamas and defining Gaza’s future—can justify ending the war; A temporary ceasefire risks eroding hard-won leverage, reviving Hamas and squandering rare alignment with US and Arab partners

Ron Ben-Yishai | 08.19.25

עמנואל מקרו, בנימין נתניהו, אנתוני אלבניזי

In letters to Australia, France, Netanyahu says call to recognize Palestinian state 'fuels antisemitism'

Prime minister harshly attacked his Australian counterpart who is unable to deal with the 'epidemic of antisemitism' and the French president who 'fuels this antisemitic fire' - and called on them to act by next month's Jewish New Year; 'Antisemitism is a cancer. It spreads when leaders stay silent. I call upon you to replace weakness with action, appeasement with resolve'

Itamar Eichner, AFP | 08.19.25

UN misrepresents Gaza aid flow, Israel says nearly 6,000 trucks not counted

Israel’s COGAT says nearly 9,200 aid trucks entered Gaza since May, while the UN reports only 3,553; Officials warn the discrepancy—almost 6,000 trucks—distorts the humanitarian picture and misleads world leaders

Yoav Zitun | 08.19.25

צה"ל ושב"כ חיסלו את המחבל אשר לקח חלק בחטיפתו של ירדן ביבס

Hamas terrorist behind Yarden Bibas kidnapping eliminated in Gaza

The IDF and Shin Bet announced that Hamas terrorist Jihad Kamal Salem Najjar, who raided Kibbutz Nir Oz on October 7 and helped kidnap the surviving hostage, was eliminated last week; 'The IDF and Shin Bet will continue to operate against the terrorists who took part in the brutal October 7th massacre'

Yoav Zitun | 08.19.25

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

Veteran journalist warns Hamas terror network remains active

Ariel Kahana: Hamas terrorists are taking bombs left by the IDF and using them against soldiers

Shosh Bedrosian, ILTV | 08.19.25

נתניהו: "שומע את הדיווחים, חמאס בלחץ אטומי"

The hostage protests have become a referendum on Netanyahu

Opinion: Hundreds of thousands of Israelis take to the streets in rejection of Netanyahu, as protesters accuse him of prolonging the Gaza war to protect his political survival at the expense of Israel’s national interest

Sever Plocker | 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

Ministers urge Netanyahu to reject ceasefire proposal: 'No mandate for partial deals'

Amid reports Hamas accepted the latest outline, National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir says halting the war would be 'a historic failure and a missed opportunity'

Yuval Karni, Itamar Eichner | 08.18.25

איתמר בן גביר בצלאל סמוטריץ' בנימין נתניהו סטיבן וויטקוף

Netanyahu leaves door open for partial hostage deal as Hamas signals readiness

Netanyahu keeps the door open to a partial deal despite briefings, with key conditions mostly unchanged from three weeks ago, while hostages’ families demand the government act and warn the public will not allow another deal to be blocked

Itamar Eichner | 08.18.25

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