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Hostage deal, Abraham Accords and Saudi ties: US ramps up pressure on Israel

Israel faces growing tension over stalled hostage talks in Doha, as Trump’s ceasefire push clashes with Israeli war aims and Netanyahu weighs diplomatic gains against coalition demands

Itamar Eichner, Lior Ben Ari | 05.15.25

'Drank murky water,' held with Hamas leaders: New details about Edan Alexander's captivity revealed

Released hostage's aunt offers new details in wake of Edan's return to Israel after 19 months in Hamas captivity, including more about the inhumane conditions, torture and emotional family reunions; 'From the moment Trump started talking about him, they gave him more food so he could gain weight'

Lihi Gordon | 05.14.25

Next in line? The Hamas commander poised to succeed Sinwar

Izz ad-Din al-Haddad, Hamas' Gaza Brigade chief and survivor of multiple Israeli assassination attempts, may replace Mohammed Sinwar after Israeli assassination attempt; Rafah commander Muhammad Shabana, once a contender, believed to have been killed with Sinwar

Einav Halabi | 05.14.25

IDF intensifies strikes in Khan Younis, targeting Hamas compounds

Military escalates airstrikes in Khan Younis and Gaza City, exposing Hamas’ use of schools, hospitals and civilian zones for military operations while issuing evacuation orders amid ongoing combat

Einav Halabi, Elisha Ben Kimon | 05.14.25

UN envoy took trips paid for by Hamas-linked groups and lied about it, report says

UN Watch report reveals Francesca Albanese accepted $20,000 from Hamas-linked groups for travel, as a UN panel led by her allies defends her mandate despite acknowledging funding lies and antisemitic remarks

Itamar Eichner | 05.14.25

Hamas spokesman, Rafah Brigade commander also killed with Sinwar, IDF believes

While the outcome of the assassination attempt remains unclear, the IDF believes senior Hamas figures — including spokesman Abu Obaida, and Rafah Brigade commander, were with military leader Sinwar in the command center beneath the European Hospital

Elisha Ben Kimon | 05.14.25

דניאלה גלבוע נעמה לוי קרינה ארייב פוסט סטורי חיסול מוחמד סינוואר

Freed IDF hostages mock Hamas commander in song following assassination attempt

Naama Levy, Daniella Gilboa and Karina Ariev mock Mohammed Sinwar in Instagram post after targeted strike: 'Only those who’ve been held captive can understand what this song means to their captors'

Ynet | 05.14.25

Eliminating the most dangerous man in Gaza is not the end of Hamas

Opinion: Even if Mohammed Sinwar was assassinated, it’s a moral blow at most; It may speed up talks, but dismantling Hamas’ military wing would take a years-long military campaign, as tactical kills alone won’t defeat the terror group

Avi Issacharoff | 05.14.25

יחיא סינוואר וחסן אסלייה צלם חדשות של CNN

Killing confirmed: Hamas terrorist who posed as journalist, broadcast live footage from Oct. 7 attack eliminated

Hassan Aslih, a Hamas operative and media figure, was killed in strike in Khan Younis; Aslih, who documented October 7 atrocities, was killed in a targeted strike, highlighting Hamas’ use of hospitals for terror operations

Elisha Ben Kimon | 05.14.25

These are the IDF soldiers still held captive in Gaza and their stories of heroism

After Edan Alexander’s release, three soldiers believed alive remain held in Gaza — including Tamir Nimrodi, Matan Angrest and Nimrod Cohen — along with eight fallen soldiers and a special forces officer

Dan Oren | 05.13.25

צעדת משפחות החטופים מכיכר החטופים לשגרירות ארה"ב בעקבות שחרורו של עידן אלכסנדר

Tortured by Hamas, known as ‘the American’: Edan Alexander’s ordeal in captivity

Held in a cage and shackled for months, Alexander was left weak and unable to walk by himself; only recently did Hamas begin feeding him more regularly, apparently ahead of his release

Ynetnews | 05.12.25

First image of freed soldier Edan Alexander released; father calls him ‘handsome’

In the first image of his release, Alexander seen standing unaided beside a Red Cross rep, wearing no military uniform; At the Re’im center, clothes, a Golani flag and a hat await him; 'The excitement is immense,' says his father

Einav Halabi | 05.12.25

המסוק שבו עידן אלכסנדר נמצא נחת במחנה רעים

Freed Israeli-American soldier Edan Alexander crosses into Israel

After 584 days in Hamas captivity, Alexander escorted by IDF special forces back to Israeli territory; Netanyahu: 'This was achieved thanks to our military pressure'

Ynet correspondents | 05.12.25

After call with Trump, Netanyahu says talks with Hamas will proceed only 'under fire'

Ahead of Edan Alexander’s release, PM meets with Witkoff and speaks with US president, thanking him for his support; Netanyahu authorizes Israeli delegation to travel to Qatar on Tuesday for further talks

Ynet | 05.12.25

US deal to release Edan Alexander without Israeli involvement could prove fruitful

Analysis: Trump’s decision to negotiate directly with Hamas for Edan Alexander's release risks granting the terror group diplomatic legitimacy while sidelining Israel’s government, but could also lead to renewed talks to end war

Ron Ben-Yishai | 05.12.25

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