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Netanyahu pushes for full hostage deal, but doesn't close door on partial agreement

Following Hamas’ positive response, Netanyahu signals he seeks only a full deal for all 50 hostages; Families cancel Sunday nation-wide protest, and the security cabinet is set to meet Thursday amid ongoing US and Qatari mediation efforts

Itamar Eichner, Lihi Gordon | 08.19.25

All or nothing: Why Netanyahu can’t afford to settle for a partial Hamas deal

Analysis: Israel’s cabinet insists that only a complete deal—freeing all hostages, dismantling Hamas and defining Gaza’s future—can justify ending the war; A temporary ceasefire risks eroding hard-won leverage, reviving Hamas and squandering rare alignment with US and Arab partners

Ron Ben-Yishai | 08.19.25

A chance to stop the avalanche: Israel should see the hostage deal through

Opinion: Israel stands at a critical juncture after Hamas accepted the U.S.-backed Witkoff ceasefire and hostage deal, with some warning that rejecting the proposal would play into Hamas’ diplomatic strategy

Ben-Dror Yemini | 08.19.25

נתניהו: "שומע את הדיווחים, חמאס בלחץ אטומי"

The hostage protests have become a referendum on Netanyahu

Opinion: Hundreds of thousands of Israelis take to the streets in rejection of Netanyahu, as protesters accuse him of prolonging the Gaza war to protect his political survival at the expense of Israel’s national interest

Sever Plocker | 08.19.25

בנימין נתניהו, סטיב וויטקוף ו חליל אל-חיה

Hamas softens demands, but insists on US guarantees for Gaza ceasefire

Hamas has eased its demands in the hostage talks, narrowing the gap with Israel, but insists on written U.S. guarantees for a ceasefire; mediators say the proposal could pave the way for partial releases and renewed negotiations in Doha or Cairo

Itamar Eichner | 08.19.25

Ministers urge Netanyahu to reject ceasefire proposal: 'No mandate for partial deals'

Amid reports Hamas accepted the latest outline, National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir says halting the war would be 'a historic failure and a missed opportunity'

Yuval Karni, Itamar Eichner | 08.18.25

איתמר בן גביר בצלאל סמוטריץ' בנימין נתניהו סטיבן וויטקוף

Netanyahu leaves door open for partial hostage deal as Hamas signals readiness

Netanyahu keeps the door open to a partial deal despite briefings, with key conditions mostly unchanged from three weeks ago, while hostages’ families demand the government act and warn the public will not allow another deal to be blocked

Itamar Eichner | 08.18.25

Egyptian goals in Gaza ceasefire meeting highlight push for deal

As Qatari officials arrive in Egypt for key meetings on hostage release and ceasefire deal in Gaza, discussions focus on a 60-day truce, captive release, Hamas disarmament and the Strip's future governance: Some Hamas members will be exiled

Einav Halabi, Itamar Eichner, Lior Ben Ari | 08.18.25

Qatari PM arriving in Egypt for Gaza ceasefire talks as all wait for Hamas response to new proposal

Hamas receives a new ceasefire and hostage-release proposal, with a formal response expected after consultations in Cairo, where Qatari and Egyptian leaders coordinate with Palestinian factions and mediators

Lior Ben Ari, Itamar Eichner | 08.18.25

הפגנה במצודת זאב בתל אביב להחזרת החטופים

Nationwide protest highlights solidarity with hostage families

Lt. Col. (Res.) Avital Leibovich, director of AJC Jerusalem: 'There is no right or wrong'

Sivan Raviv, ILTV | 08.18.25

US officials impressed by massive rally for hostages in Tel Aviv; images sent to Trump

Organizers claimed 400,000 filled Tel Aviv’s Hostages Square in support of a deal; US officials were surprised at the turnout and requested more footage, while Israeli ministers downplayed the protest as ineffective

Yuval Karni, Roy Rubinstein, Itamar Eichner | 08.18.25

משפחות החטופים בכנס החירום הארצי של צוותי בריאות הגוף והנפש להחזרת כל החטופים

Families of hostages share harrowing testimonies at emergency health conference

Relatives of hostages described unbearable trauma, children growing up without fathers, and survivors scarred by torture, while experts warned hostages face critical health risks

Or Hadar | 08.17.25

Israel weighs Gaza City offensive as hostage dilemma, humanitarian risks loom

Analysis: The IDF debates plans for a ground push into Gaza City, weighing troop deployments, mass evacuations and underground combat; success hinges not only on battlefield gains but on managing hostages and humanitarian fallout

Yossi Yehoshua | 08.17.25

Netanyahu lashes out at protesters: 'Those who want to end war without Hamas defeat want another Oct 7'

Thousands joined nationwide strike demanding return of 50 hostages held in Gaza for nearly two years, with companies, universities and municipalities supporting protests that blocked roads, disrupted train service and drew former hostages and families

ynet correspondents | 08.17.25

Netanyahu rejects partial Gaza deal, demands release of all hostages in single agreement

Hamas accuses Israel of creeping assault on Gaza City as Israel readies tents and shelters to push civilians south; PM sets terms for any deal, signaling rejection of a partial agreement

Yoav Zitun, Itamar Eichner, Einav Halabi | 08.17.25

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