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ILTV Insider (from left) Steve Linde, Liam Forberg, Maayan Hoffman, Linda Gradstein, Cliff Churgin

Three reasons a ceasefire deal is likely to be achieved

Veteran journalist Linda Gradstein: 'President [Donald] Trump really wants a deal and he’s made that very clear'

Maayan Hoffman, ILTV | 07.09.25

With apparent deadlock in ceasefire talks, US envoy Witkoff set to head for Doha

Palestinian sources say Israeli refusal to allow unrestricted humanitarian aid entry remains main obstacle, while U.S. pressure mounts ahead of Netanyahu-Trump meeting

Einav Halabi, Ilana Curiel, Alexandra Lukash, Lior Ben Ari | 07.07.25

Negotiators report 'positive atmosphere' in Gaza talks, but no breakthrough yet

Talks take place ahead of a meeting between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House

Alexandra Lukash, Einav Halabi, Lior Ben Ari, Ilana Curiel | 07.07.25

Netanyahu jets off to Washington as Israel sends delegation to Qatar for hostage talks

PM heads set for third White House meeting with Trump in 5 months, amid Gaza ceasefire talks; as Israel’s team lands in Qatar, he says they have 'clear instructions' and stresses both freeing hostages and dismantling Hamas

Ilana Curiel, Einav Halabi, Lior Ben Ari | 07.06.25

Khalil al-Hayya, Donald Trump, Benjamin Netanyahu

Israel, Hamas edge toward deal ahead of Netanyahu-Trump talks—but obstacles remain

With a White House announcement in sight, negotiators face major roadblocks: humiliating Hamas demands, disputes over prisoners, controversy over US aid group in Gaza and internal pushback from ministers and families demanding full hostage deal

Itamar Eichner | 07.05.25

Thousands rally in Tel Aviv, across Israel amid ceasefire talks

As Hamas signals cautious approval of proposed ceasefire deal, thousands across Israel rally for the immediate return of all hostages—living and dead—pressuring leaders to finalize an all-inclusive agreement without further delay

Ynet correspondents | 07.05.25

Hamas, Israel prepare to send delegations to Doha for hostage-ceasefire talks, report says

Israel at a crossroads: After terror group gives preliminary nod to deal, mediators push to launch fresh round of negotiations as Netanyahu convenes Cabinet

Itamar Eichner, Einav Halabi | 07.05.25

Hamas gives approval for Gaza ceasefire, agrees to begin implementation talks

Hamas says it submitted its response to mediators after internal talks, adding it’s ready to begin immediate negotiations on implementing the deal; Source adds Hamas seeks to cancel aid fund, secure an IDF withdrawal, and guarantee talks continue after the 60-day truce

Lior Ben Ari, Einav Halabi | 07.04.25

אייל זמיר, בנימין נתניהו, איתמר בן גביר, בצלאל סמוטריץ'

Netanyahu, IDF chief clash in heated cabinet meeting over Gaza war strategy

Tensions erupted between Prime Minister Netanyahu and IDF Chief Lt. Gen. Zamir during a closed-door meeting, as debate over military tactics and Gaza civilian evacuations grew increasingly bitter

Itamar Eichner | 07.04.25

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Netanyahu gains 'oomph' to push ceasefire after Iran strike, says top analyst

Col. (Ret.) Miri Eisin, a senior fellow at the International Institute for Counterterrorism at Reichman University in Herzliya says the actions Israel took against Iran give Netanyahu the capability to push a ceasefire deal with Hamas through

Sivan Raviv, ILTV | 07.04.25

Freed hostage Edan Alexander meets President Trump at the White House

The IDF soldier released by Hamas as a tribute to the US president during his visit to the Middle East arrived with his family at the White House; He told the president that after Trump won the election, the captors moved him to a better place. Steve Witkoff told the president from the sidelines: 'They were afraid of you'

Daniel Edelson, New York | 07.03.25

הפגנת משפחות חטופים בכיכר הג'וינט בירושלים

Ceasefire may be key to saving hostages, expert says

FDD Senior Research Analyst Joe Truzman says he does not believe the live hostages can be brought home under the current IDF strategy

Shosh Bedrosian, ILTV | 07.01.25

'My Brother': A new beer for IDF soldiers held hostage

New brew aims to raise awareness for the struggle to bring the captive soldiers back from Gaza; 'Hope in a can,' says one mother

Ynet | 06.30.25

In message to Trump, Netanyahu shifts focus to hostages over Hamas, avoids ‘deal’ talk amid Gaza war

Amid US pressure and Trump’s calls for a deal, PM for the first time puts hostage release ahead of Hamas’ defeat—but speaks of a 'rescue,' not a deal; with no breakthrough yet, he may be preparing the public for war’s end

Itamar Eichner, Lihi Gordon | 06.30.25

Trump: We think we may reach a Gaza ceasefire next week

Egypt drafts new proposal as Hamas shows flexibility, Iran war shifts dynamics, and high-level talks aim for hostage deal and expanded regional accord

Daniel Edelson, New York, Einav Halabi | 06.27.25

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