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Egyptian delegation arrives to discuss hostage deal, cease-fire

Egyptian intelligence chief Abbas Kamel heads delegation due to meet with Mossad Chief and head of the National Security Coucil; Cairo proposal deals with release of all hostages, freeing of hundreds of Palestinian prisoners and a year-long cease-fire

Itamar Eichner, Lior Ben Ari | 04.26.24

Israel shifts position on hostage deal, agrees to release of fewer than 40 captives

War Cabinet ministers meet and give green light to negotiation team to discuss further terms with Egyptian delegation set to arrive in Israel for the release of 'dozens of hostages'; Egypt pushes deal because fears Rafah invasion on its border

Itamar Eichner | 04.25.24

Some of the world leaders who signed the statement calling for the release of the hostages

Biden, 17 other world leaders call on Hamas to release hostages, 'deal is on the table'

Leaders from 18 countries call on Hamas to release the 133 hostages now to end the crisis in Gaza, including the leaders of the US, UK, France and Germany; Senior White House official says statement is also a result of hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin's video

Itamar Eichner, Daniel Edelson, New York | 04.25.24

Egypt in efforts to prevent Israeli offensive on Rafah

Arab media reports Egyptian proposal to jumpstart hostage negotiations in exchange for suspension of Rafah assault; IDF says awaiting greenlight from government after preparations in place for operation

Lior Ben Ari, Yoav Zitun | 04.25.24

Security cabinet to meet on Rafah, hostages

Ministers to discuss leverages on Hamas to return to negotiations on the release of hostages; blaming Israel for failure to reach a deal 'is absurd,' official says

Itamar Eichner | 04.25.24

Hamas claims holding more live hostages than Israel says

Terror group source tells Arab news outlet at least 30 IDF soldiers remain kept in far away locations and adds Sinwar has left underground tunnels

Einav Halabi | 04.24.24

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

Qatar mulls ending role as mediator in Israel-Hamas talks

Qatari prime minister claims leaders 'exploited' the country's willingness to oversee hostage deal negotiations to further own political agenda

Itamar Eichner, Lior Ben Ari | 04.17.24

Haniyeh's wife, told of her sons' death after IDF strike in Gaza, smiles

Amal, the wife of Hamas's political bureau chief, is currently in a hospital in Qatar, and was informed on Thursday about the loss of her children; Despite this, Ismail Haniyeh maintains this will not alter Hamas' position regarding a potential deal with Israel

Einav Halabi | 04.13.24

Sinwar stalls hostage negotiations, waits for Iran attack

Officials say Hamas leader hopes for a regional war to erupt after Tehran avenges its IRGC members slain in Damascus; he may get his wish in if all Iran axis groups unite against Israel

Itamar Eichner | 04.11.24

This is the US proposal to return Palestinians to northern Gaza; Hamas has some of its own demands

Under U.S. deal up to 150,000 displaced could return to the northern Gaza Strip, according to the Wall Street Journal; Proposal also includes a six-week cease-fire during which 40 hostages will be released, in exchange for 900 Palestinian terrorists

Itamar Eichner, Einav Halabi | 04.09.24

Hamas says Israeli proposal failed to meet Palestinian demands, yet it is under review

Terror group says would study 'intransigent' proposal and deliver response to mediators as Rafah invasion looms

Reuters | 04.09.24

נשיא מצרים עבד אל-פתאח א-סיסי מגיע לפסגה הערבית-אסלאמית בסעודיה

A hostage deal is also a win for Egypt

Analysis: War catches Egypt in difficult financial times and in efforts to maintain and solidify its position as leader among Arab nations; though peace with Israel not at risk it would be challenged by an IDF offensive on Rafah

Smadar Perry | 04.08.24

Biden determined to finalize an Israel-Hamas deal

Biden administration more determined than ever to secure hostage deal in Cairo

Israeli team arrives in Cairo, joined by Qatari, US representatives, with US piling pressure on Netanyahu to finalize swap deal with Hamas; 'The US has taken off the gloves,' senior official says

Itamar Eichner, Einav Halabi | 04.08.24

Hamas presents rigid front in hostage talks, Israeli officials point fingers at Biden

Jerusalem hasn't decided on joining Cairo talks, yet Mossad chief Barnea likely to attend; Hamas demands 'full IDF withdrawal'; Israel links tensions with the US to Hamas actions and criticizes Qatar's 'playing both sides'

Itamar Eichner | 04.06.24

Qatar PM blames Netanyahu for hostage talks stalling; Israeli officials: 'Qatar Playing a Double Game'

Al Thani says negotiations have not advanced since Paris summit; Officials in Jerusalem say Qatar fails to use leverage it has over Hamas

Itamar Eichner | 04.04.24