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Israel’s war outcome will be decided at the negotiating table, not on the battlefield

Opinion: Between Israel’s determination to carry out the American president’s original plan and Hamas’ drive to preserve its power, the coming negotiations will determine how the war ends — and who will be seen as its real victor

Michael Oren | 10.07.25

Freed hostage Noga Weiss enlists in IDF as welfare NCO: 'Helping others helps me'

Abducted to Gaza with her mother and freed after 50 days, Noga Weiss later learned her father Ilan was murdered on October 7; Now 20, she serves as an IDF welfare NCO, channeling her pain into helping others heal

Dina Halutz | 10.07.25

Hostage families' forum recommends Trump for Nobel Peace Prize

In the letter, the forum — which represents families of Israelis and foreign nationals kidnapped during the war — praised Trump’s 'determination to bring peace' and said his leadership had 'made possible what many said could never be done'

Lihi Gordon | 10.06.25

Gaza ceasefire talks will last 'several days, if not more,' says senior official

Israeli and Hamas teams meet in Sharm el-Sheikh as Egypt and Qatar mediate discussions on Trump’s Gaza peace plan, which includes a phased IDF withdrawal and the release of 48 hostages in exchange for 250 Palestinian security prisoners

Lior Ben Ari, News Agencies | 10.06.25

Former hostage Ilana Gritzewsky: ‘I’m supposed to be strong for Matan, but what if I break?’

Freed hostage Ilana Gritzewsky, who survived 55 days in Hamas captivity, now fights for the release of her fiancé, Matan Zangauker, still held in Gaza

Dina Halutz | 10.06.25

Trump urges speed ahead of talks in Egypt: 'The first phase should be completed this week'

Hours before talks in Sharm el-Sheikh, Trump urges all sides to act quickly, warning that 'time is running out' and cautioning against 'bloodshed'; he says negotiations with Hamas are 'very positive and moving quickly'

Reuters | 10.06.25

The deal Israel cannot afford to miss

Opinion: Even if only the hostage-release clause of Trump’s plan is carried out, it would be an exceptional deal for Israel — one so favorable that few in Israel would have dared to imagine it

Avi Issacharoff | 10.05.25

‘Still fighting for freedom’: Noa Argamani on abduction, rescue and life after captivity

Two years after abduction from Nova festival, Noa Argamani reflects on the 246 days she spent in Hamas captivity, her dramatic rescue, her mother’s death soon after her return and ongoing fight to free her boyfriend Avinatan and all remaining hostages

Hagar Kohavi, Ziv Koren | 10.05.25

A nation holds its breath: 48 hostages, 730 days in Hamas captivity, one possible deal

As talks begin in Cairo on President Trump’s Gaza plan, 48 Israeli families await news of loved ones held by Hamas for 730 days; proposal demands the release of all hostages—living and dead—within 72 hours, a timeline Hamas calls impossible

Ron Crissy | 10.05.25

Trump reveals Gaza withdrawal map; hostage deal to begin 'when Hamas confirms'

US president unveils Israel’s 'initial withdrawal line' from Gaza; IDF to hold Philadelphi Corridor, Rafah and encircle Gaza City as ceasefire looms; 'When Hamas confirms, the Ceasefire will be IMMEDIATELY effective'

Itamar Eichner | 10.05.25

Netanyahu: All hostages could return within days under Trump-brokered plan

In a recorded statement, PM addresses Gaza ceasefire for first time, following Trump’s request and Hamas’ response, expressing hope all 48 hostages could be returned during the Sukkot holiday as negotiation team dispatched to Egypt

Itamar Eichner | 10.05.25

Hostage families urge to stand against political sabotage ahead of possible Hamas deal

Ahead of a rally at Hostages Square, hostage families warned of political interference in a possible Hamas deal; Einav Zangauker urged public action, while Eitan Horen’s father urged: 'The Israeli public must stand up, we cannot rely only on Trump'

Or Hadar, Lihi Gordon, Moran Azulay | 10.04.25

Hamas is expected to present 'changes,' but Washington and Israel refuse to discuss them

Trump’s deadline nears: Hamas considers changes amid US and Israel rejections

Hamas considers adjustments to Trump’s war-ending plan; Washington and Israel refuse negotiations, Cairo grows pessimistic, Gaza calls it a 'war defeat'

Einav Halabi, Lior Ben Ari | 10.03.25

יעל ועידן אלכסנדר. "חלאס, צריך לגמור עם המלחמה ולהחזיר את כולם עכשיו"

Edan Alexander's mother: ‘Was surprised he re-enlisted, hope it aids his recovery’

Five months after his release from Hamas captivity, Edan Alexander says he will return to Israel and resume his military service; his mother Yael admits it will be hard to leave him behind but vows to respect his decision

Dina Halutz | 09.29.25

'We will crush them from above and below': IDF readies for major battle in Gaza's Shati camp

As the IDF encircles Gaza City’s Shati camp, commanders warn Hamas will deploy all remaining firepower and tunnel networks; Troops say dismantling Hamas and rescuing hostages are missions that can advance together

Yoav Zitun | 09.29.25

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