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Witkoff says Hamas response to ceasefire proposal 'totally unacceptable, only takes us backward'

Israeli officials say terror group's new proposal, which includes a 7-year ceasefire, full IDF withdrawal from areas seized since March and end to current aid distribution model, strays far from US plan and amounts to de facto rejection

Itamar Eichner, Reuters | 05.31.25

Hamas issues ambiguous response to ceasefire proposal; Israeli official says no deal

Terrorist group says plan seeks permanent truce and prisoner exchange, but Israel sees Hamas response as rejection due to added conditions

Einav Halabi, Itamar Eichner | 05.31.25

Israel awaits Hamas response: Why a ‘yes with conditions’ may still mean ‘no’

Hamas expected to issue conditional 'yes' to Witkoff's ceasefire proposal—framing it as acceptance while attaching demands; Israel, however, is likely to view any additions as a rejection; these are the conditions Hamas is expected to raise

Ynet correspondents | 05.31.25

Hamas still reviewing Witkoff proposal: 'Consulting with Palestinian factions'

Hamas says it's still discussing the deal—despite senior officials objecting to its failure to end the war

Einav Halabi | 05.30.25

'We huddled together, trembling': The family taken hostage and their ongoing fight for life

After surviving captivity by Hamas, Clara Merman, her partner Luis Har and her brother Fernando are sharing their story and leading public fight to free those still held in Gaza—confronting trauma, displacement, and the long road to healing

Hagar Kochavi | 05.30.25

Witkoff signals possible breakthrough in hostage talks as Israel, Hamas dispute progress

U.S. envoy signals optimism for Gaza ceasefire, as Hamas claims progress and Israel denies any agreement, warning of psychological warfare and insisting on tougher terms

Itamar Eichner, Einav Halabi, Lior Ben Ari, Daniel Edelson, New York | 05.28.25

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

Israel signals Gaza escalation as talks stall; US urges delay in full takeover of strip

Despite impasse in negotiations, Israeli defense and political officials say military pressure is yielding some results —but 'It’s not sufficient'; Washington maintains back channel with terror group

Itamar Eichner | 05.25.25

אליזבט צורקוב עיתונאים חוקרת ישראלית, נחטפה לפני 7 חודשים על ידי ההתנגדות העיראקית

US splashes cold water on reports of deal to free Israeli hostage Elizabeth Tsurkov

Senior official says Washington will not agree to release IRGC officer accused in killing of American in Baghdad, adding the US is the only country actively involved in efforts to secure release of academic abducted in Iraq

Itamar Eichner | 05.24.25

Hamas captivity survivor has hostage ribbon confiscated at Cannes Festival

Freed hostage Mia Schem barred from displaying 'Bring Them Home' ribbon at Cannes, but wears hostage pin in quiet protest

Inbal Hananel, Amir Kaminer | 05.24.25

Netanyahu: At least 20 hostages are alive, Israel ready for temporary ceasefire

In first press briefing since December, PM signals readiness for short-term truce if it brings more home and outlines conditions for ending the war, including Hamas disarmament and leadership exile

Ynet | 05.21.25

'End this tragedy': Freed hostage urges new deal

Keith Siegel urges world leaders to reach a deal and bring the remaining 58 hostages home

Emily Schrader, ILTV | 05.21.25

Gantz: Hostage rescue must be Israel's top priority

Benny Gantz tells ILTV that rescuing the 58 hostages in Gaza is the most urgent mission of the war

Maayan Hoffman, ILTV | 05.21.25

חיים יצחק אור אח של החטוף אבינתן אור במסיבת עיתונאים של משפחות החטופים

No half measures: Haim Yitzhak Or demands full hostage deal

Haim Yitzhak Or, brother of hostage Avinatan Or, tells ILTV that Israel must go all in to bring every hostage home

Emily Schrader, ILTV | 05.21.25

שורד השבי עידן אלכסנדר עם שרשרת שהעניק לו סטיב וויטקוף שהיתה שייכת לבנו המנוח

Edan Alexander was held alongside top Hamas leaders, including Sinwar

Hamas likely used the Israel-American as a human shield and kept him away from potential strike zones due to his U.S. citizenship

Moran Azulay | 05.20.25

Israeli delegation to leave Qatar as hopes for hostage deal stall

Despite no breakthrough, officials say one Mossad representative may remain in Doha; Hamas claims that no substantive talks have taken place since Saturday

Itamar Eichner | 05.20.25

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