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הדלקת מדורות בהפגנה להחזרת החטופים בדרך בגין

Deadlock in hostage deal negotiations: Witkoff pressures Netanyahu, examines other proposals

Israeli negotiators led by Shin Bet deputy head continues talks in Qatar, accompanied by Witkoff and Boehler; US envoy tried to convince Netanyahu to expand the mandate for the delegation, and is reviewing additional proposals, including phased hostage releases a; Al Jazeera: Witkoff meets with officials in Qatar and with families of hostage

Itamar Eichner, Lior Ben Ari | 05.14.25

People line up for food distribution in Gaza

Fmr. ambassador: Trump’s Gaza vision raises red flags for Israel

Former Israeli Ambassador to the U.S. Michael Oren calls release of Edan Alexander a "masterstroke" by the Trump administration

Lidar Grave-Lazi, ILTV | 05.14.25

After call with Trump, Netanyahu says talks with Hamas will proceed only 'under fire'

Ahead of Edan Alexander’s release, PM meets with Witkoff and speaks with US president, thanking him for his support; Netanyahu authorizes Israeli delegation to travel to Qatar on Tuesday for further talks

Ynet | 05.12.25

Direct talks between US and Hamas; Netanyahu: Edan Alexander might be released

Hamas official confirms talks have been ongoing for 'several days,' focusing on reaching ceasefire and restarting entry of humanitarian aid into the enclave

Reuters | 05.11.25

Trump: Three more hostages died in Gaza, only 21 remain alive

US president also confirms that he will not stop in Israel during his upcoming Middle East visit

Daniel Edelson, New York | 05.07.25

US said to offer new ceasefire plan as Israel readies to expand Gaza operations

Qatari media says proposal seeks long-term truce ahead of Trump's upcoming visit to the Middle East, scheduled for May 13–16; Israeli officials say they were not aware of such an initiative

Lior Ben Ari, Itamar Eichner, Einav Halabi | 05.06.25

Israel’s ‘shift in approach’ to Gaza: timing, hostages, offensive — and the Trump model

Explainer: IDF faces critical decision on tactics, including fate of hostages and mounting strain on reservists, all while Hamas refuses to buckle in ceasefire negotiations without a permanent end to war

Itamar Eichner, Alon Strimling | 05.05.25

Thousands rally in Tel Aviv demanding hostage deal amid plans for expanded Gaza operation

Families warn Gaza escalation endangers captives as Israelis gather in Tel Aviv to press for immediate agreement securing their release

Ynet correspondents | 05.04.25

Hamas releases new video of hostage Maxim Herkin after 575 days in captivity

Less than a month since his last sign of life, terror group releases new footage of Herkin—this time appearing alone, without Bar Kupershtein, who was seen beside him in the previous video

Einav Halabi | 05.03.25

Trump: I understand there are less than 24 living hostages

In Rose Garden event for National Day of Prayer, Trump cites fresh sanctions on Iranian oil, recounts chilling testimony from freed captives and vows to family to intensify efforts to free Edan Alexander

Daniel Edelson, New York | 05.01.25

Netanyahu: We will bring back the hostages, but ultimate goal is 'defeating our enemies'

Prime minister's comments prompt strong backlash from families of captives, while military plans to expand operations in Gaza move forward amid diminishing hopes for a hostage deal

Itamar Eichner | 05.01.25

Egypt demands Hamas provide full report on hostages' condition by early May

Terror group reportedly tells mediators that ramping up of ground operations in Gaza must halt 'to ensure safety of hostages'; Israel said to dismiss temporary ceasefire

Lior Ben Ari | 04.27.25

Qatar undermining hostage talks, Egypt should lead, senior Israeli officials say

Commentary: Officials say Qatar's role in hostage talks is emboldening Hamas to raise demands; as negotiations stall and IDF battles intensify, ministers, backed by the prime minister, shift blame toward the chief of staff

Yossi Yehoshua | 04.27.25

ניזאר עוודאללה, מתמודד על הנהגת חמאס בעזה מול סינוואר

Hamas leadership signals willingness for 5-year truce and hostage release in Gaza talks

Senior Hamas officials meet Egyptian mediators in Cairo, expressing openness to a comprehensive ceasefire but rejecting Israeli demands for Gaza’s demilitarization

Einav Halabi, News Agencies | 04.26.25

Israel's Gaza strategy slammed: ‘No military solution,’ says former MK

Former MK Mossi Raz says one reason Israel is struggling to defeat Hamas is the lack of a clear goal for what victory would actually look like

Maayan Hoffman, ILTV | 04.26.25