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מצעד תמיכה בישראל לאורך השדרה החמישית במנהטן

US 'frustrated' with Israel over stalled talks: 'Everybody pursuing deal - except them'

Despite apparent impasse, Palestinian media reports that last-minute agreement is still possible, with negotiations ongoing in Qatar

Itamar Eichner | 05.20.25

ראש ממשלת קטאר מוחמד בן עבד א-רחמן אאל ת'אני

'We have not been able to bridge the gap': Qatar says Israel-Hamas hostage talks hit dead end

Qatar PM blames Israel for breakdown in ceasefire negotiations, citing 'irresponsible, aggressive behavior' and politicization of talks; says Israel seeks partial deal, while Hamas demands comprehensive agreement

Lior Ben Ari | 05.20.25

'No 100 percent guarantee aid won’t reach Hamas,' Israeli official says

Israel expected Hamas to accept Witkoff deal, but terror group rejected it and is holding direct talks with the US; 'We’re closer to a deal, partly thanks to the IDF,' says Trump envoy; Israeli officials admit aid may still reach terrorists

Itamar Eichner, Daniel Edelson, New York | 05.20.25

פעילות צוות הקרב החטיבתי גולני במרחב רפיח

As hostage talks hit deadlock, IDF presses forward in Gaza

Hostage deal talks in Doha stall, with Israel dismissing reports of Hamas' latest proposal as propaganda; as IDF launches second phase of Operation Gideon's Chariots, Khan Younis residents told to evacuate ahead of 'unprecedented attack'

Itamar Eichner | 05.19.25

Trump continues to engage in talks with Hamas, seeking end to Gaza war, White House says

White House confirms direct US engagement with Hamas following release of American-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander; Trump demands full release of captives and aims to broker broader ceasefire deal amid Israel’s surprise at backchannel talks

Reuters | 05.19.25

Hamas reportedly agrees to partial hostage deal, Israeli officials deny 'propaganda'

CNN reports terror group agreed to release between seven and nine hostages in exchange for a 60-day ceasefire and the release of 300 Palestinian terror prisoners

Itamar Eichner | 05.18.25

'He's their spokesman': Parents of hostage Eitan Mor share new testimony

As he approaches his 25th birthday, parents share information given by freed hostage who was held with him—offering rare insight into their son's resilience, optimism and role as a lifeline for fellow captives

Alexandra Lukash | 05.18.25

Israel braces for 'critical 24 hours' in hostage deal talks as delegations remain in Qatar

Outline at center of talks proposes that Hamas release 10 living hostages in exchange for ceasefire lasting between 40 and 50 days; on tenth day of truce, terror group would provide detailed list of remaining captives and their conditions

Itamar Eichner | 05.17.25

Thousands at rally for hostage deal; slain hostage's mother: 'I just want a grave to kiss'

'How can I grieve when she’s still lying there in Gaza?,' says Yifat Haiman, the mother of Inbar Haiman; Levi Ben Baruch, Edan Alexander’s uncle says he watched rallies in captivity, which 'gave him strength'

Meir Turgeman, Yael Ciechanover | 05.17.25

Retired officer assaulted by Netanyahu supporters at hostage protest: 'Bibi is king!'

Retired Lt. Col. Elad Even-Chen was punched by young men during a Rehovot protest demanding hostages’ return; eyewitnesses say police nearby initially did not intervene

Meir Turgeman | 05.17.25

Mediators hold 'urgent meetings' in Qatar as Israel prepares Gaza escalation

Israel and Hamas resume indirect talks as international pressure mounts for ceasefire; IDF expands operations in northern Gaza, destroying tunnels and targeting terror infrastructure amid growing global concern over humanitarian crisis

Einav Halabi, News Agencies | 05.17.25

Microsoft aided Israel’s hostage rescue, denies tech used to harm civilians in Gaza

Microsoft says internal and external reviews found no misuse of its tech in Gaza, but confirms it provided emergency support to Israel after the October 7 Hamas terror attack

Daniel Edelson, New York | 05.16.25

Yael Alexander and Trump envoy Adam Boehler at Ben Gurion Airport

'These kinds of flights stay with you': Inside the flight that reunited Edan Alexander and his mother

El Al captain Yuval Nemirovsky recounts the midair moment he learned Yael Alexander was flying to reunite with her son, Edan, after nearly two years in Hamas captivity—an emotional journey shared with Trump’s hostage envoy and passengers who burst into applause

Ilan Levinsohn | 05.15.25

עידן אלכסנדר נפגש עם בני משפחתו לראשונה בבית החולים איכילוב

Edan Alexander's father: 'His whole body has bedbug bites; Hamas had nothing to interrogate him about'

Adi Alexander says his son suffered severe malnutrition and injuries during his nearly two-year captivity in Hamas tunnels; despite physical hardships and isolation, he says Edan’s spirit remains unbroken after his emotional reunion with family

Itamar Eichner | 05.15.25

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

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