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IDF is winning battles in Gaza, but Netanyahu is losing the war

Opinion: With enclave in total ruin and soldiers paying the price, government continues to delay a plan for the day after — prolonging conflict with no clear objective

Avi Issacharoff | 07.21.25

Cabinet minister: Hostages could die in Gaza offensive, but 'decisive battle' necessary

Orit Strock's comments draw sharp condemnation from hostage families, who said she was legitimizing their continued captivity and undermining efforts to bring them home

Shilo Freid | 07.21.25

Despite reported progress in Gaza ceasefire talks, Israel holds off on sending senior delegation

U.S. envoy Boehler says Israel showed flexibility with Hamas, urging action; IDF chief Zamir praises troops’ battlefield successes as crucial to advancing hostage deal amid ongoing negotiations and rising hopes for agreement

Itamar Eichner | 07.20.25

Thousands rally across Israel demanding hostage deal as war hits day 652

Families of captives and former hostages lead nationwide protests calling for all-inclusive agreement with Hamas; in Tel Aviv, released hostage Doron Steinbrecher delivers emotional plea, urging swift action and addressing President Trump directly

Or Hadar, Lihi Gordon | 07.19.25

דונלד טראמפ לצד בנימין נתניהו ובכיר חמאס חליל אל-חיה על רקע רכבי הצלב האדום

Trump says 10 more hostages to be released from Gaza ‘very shortly’

Israeli officials say Hamas is obstructing progress in Doha talks over a proposed 60-day ceasefire; deal includes the release of hostages and negotiations to end the war, with U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff expected to join efforts to finalize terms

Itamar Eichner | 07.19.25

Netanyahu's flexibility in hostage talks 'part of election campaign strategy,' sources say

PM has shown unusual flexibility, sources say, including concessions on Israeli troop withdrawal; officials believe the shift is part of an election strategy as his government shifts to minority status

Itamar Eichner | 07.17.25

Netanyahu 'determined' to secure Gaza ceasefire, open to compromise on IDF withdrawal

IDF officials say building the proposed humanitarian city in Rafah could take over a year and cost up to $15 billion, far longer and costlier than first estimated; National Security Minister Ben-Gvir calls the project a political smokescreen ahead of a Hamas deal

Itamar Eichner, Alexandra Lukash | 07.14.25

Trump hopes to 'straighten out' Gaza ceasefire over coming week

Ahead of meeting with Qatari officials on sidelines of FIFA Club World Cup final, Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff expressed optimism about negotiations

Lihi Gordon, Reuters | 07.14.25

ראש הממשלה בנימין נתניהו ורעייתו שרה נתניהו נפגשו בוושינגטון עם משפחות חטופים

Hostage's brother to Netanyahu: 'If something happens to me, will you save me?'

Father of kidnapped IDF soldier Matan Angrest pleads with PM to secure his release, warning, 'he won’t survive'; Talks with Hamas continue to remain stalled

Alexandra Lukash | 07.13.25

Mother of hostage Alon Ohel demands his release after doctors warn he may go blind

Ohel, abducted by Hamas on Oct. 7, has likely lost vision in one eye; a leading specialist warns he may go completely blind without urgent treatment, prompting renewed pleas from his family for immediate government action

Lihi Gordon | 07.13.25

Eli Sharabi: Trump's Middle East vision possible only when all hostages are back home

Freed hostage delivers emotional appeal at Tel Aviv rally, urging urgent action to release captives and warning leaders that moral clarity—not political calculation—must guide Israel; talks with Hamas remain stalled over Gaza withdrawal terms

Lihi Gordon | 07.12.25

Heavy IDF bombing in northern Gaza as Israel, Hamas blame each other for stalled talks

Officials say terror group clinging to demands that prevent mediators from moving the process forward; 'Had Hamas accepted Qatari proposal, we could have reached an agreement'

Moran Azulay, Einav Halabi, Roni Green Shaulov | 07.12.25

Khalil al-Khayya, Steve Witkoff, Benjamin Netanyahu

Gaza ceasefire talks in Doha on verge of collapse, report says

Despite optimism during Netanyahu’s US visit, talks remain stalled over IDF withdrawal; senior Palestinian official accuses Israel of stalling; as fighting continues, IDF strikes 250 terror targets in Gaza and warns residents to avoid the sea

Ron Crissy, Einav Halabi | 07.12.25

‘Held in harshest conditions’: Details on Segev Kalfon's time in captivity

With son held for 643 days in Hamas captivity, Galit Kalfon urges Israeli leaders to act swiftly and fairly as reports emerge about his deteriorating condition and the extreme conditions in which he and other hostages are being held in Gaza

Sharon Kidon | 07.10.25

Trump: Israel, Hamas ‘very close’ to ceasefire, hostage deal

While negotiations remain formally stalled, Israel submits revised Gaza troop deployment plan aimed at resolving key disputes around Morag Corridor; Hamas expresses readiness to release hostages for humanitarian aid and international guarantees

Daniel Edelson, New York, Einav Halabi | 07.09.25

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