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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

Hostage families protest in Tel Aviv, demand full deal, slam Netanyahu over Gaza war

Thousands rallied in Tel Aviv as hostage families declared an end to 'partial deals,' urging a full agreement to free hostages from Gaza and slamming the government for prolonging the war

ynet correspondents | 06.27.25

Hundreds attend funeral of hostage soldier Yonatan Samerano, whose body was returned in IDF operation

627 days after his abduction from the Nova Music Festival, Yonatan Samerano laid to rest in Tel Aviv; family mourns a vibrant soul, President Herzog says: 'No victory until the last hostage returns'

Lihi Gordon | 06.24.25

ראש ממשלת קטאר מוחמד בן עבד א-רחמן בן ג'אסם אאל ת'אני ואנתוני בלינקן מזכיר המדינה של ארצות הברית

Qatar: 'Hope to resume Israel-Hamas ceasefire talks within two days'

Qatar to push for indirect Israel-Hamas ceasefire talks starting in next two days; urges Israel not to exploit Iran truce to strike Gaza; Iranian president apologizes to Qatar for US base attack

News Agencies | 06.24.25

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