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Witkoff holds tense meeting with hostages' families: 'He's just reciting slogans'
US envoy tells relatives that efforts were ongoing to reach a comprehensive deal for the release of all 50 remaining hostages, as well as end to Gaza war
Shalev Kachlon
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08.02.25
‘It's a Holocaust’: Former hostages and families demand action after Evyatar David video
New video showing signs of life from David, held for 666 days, has sparked anguish from former captives and families; as negotiations stall, calls grow louder for urgent action to end the hostage crisis and bring them home safely
Itamar Eichner, Lihi Gordon
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08.02.25
Israel weighs next move in Gaza: declaring end to war would expose Hamas hand
Opinion: Government ministers call for all-out offensive on populated central Gaza, even at the cost of lives of hostages, but if Hamas refuses to release remaining captives in a deal that ends the war, Israel would regain international legitimacy for the fight
Yossi Yehoshua
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08.01.25
No more partial deals with Hamas, senior official says
Israel mulls expanding the offensive on Gaza after talks with Hamas fail; official says US and Israel are in agreement; Witkoff to visit Gaza distribution center and remain in the area
Itamar Eichner
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07.31.25
Trump: Fastest way to end Gaza crises - Hamas surrender, hostage release
Trump's comments on his Truth Social platform come as Mideast envoy Steve Witkoff lands in Israel for high-level talks with Israeli officials, visit inside Gaza; Meanwhile, US State Department imposes sanctions on the Palestinian Authority and the Palestine Liberation Organization
Reuters, Itamar Eichner
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07.31.25
Hostage families maintain constant presence in Washington to bring home loved ones
While Israeli officials paused talks, hostage families and former captives continue to urge for deal in Washington, appealing to American leaders to act while condemning Israeli government inaction
Alexandra Lukash
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07.31.25
Witkoff’s surprise visit raises hopes for deal but Israel doubts Hamas intentions
Washington sees rare opening for deal, sending Witkoff back to region; Israel views visit as positive but also as pressure on hardliners Ben-Gvir and Smotrich; officials remain pessimistic, as terror group makes 'far-reaching demands'
Itamar Eichner
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07.30.25
Netanyahu weighs Gaza land annexation plan as hostage talks stall
PM reportedly considering annexing parts of Gaza if Hamas rejects another hostage deal; Hamas negotiators leave Doha for Istanbul amid a diplomatic deadlock
Itamar Eichner, Lihi Gordon
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07.29.25
Israel achieves its goals in Gaza offensive, now must decide what's next
Opinion: Fighting eliminates senior Hamas terrorists, three brigades, destroys terror infrastructure, reshaping Gaza’s battlefield yet the war’s end remains elusive
Yossi Yehoshua
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07.29.25
Israeli leaders hint tacit US approval to control Gaza over deadlocked deal talks
As hostage negotiations stall, Israeli leaders and U.S. officials, including Trump and special envoy Witkoff, signal a shift toward full military control of Gaza, abandoning hopes for a deal with Hamas
Ron Crissy
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07.28.25
‘People are breaking ‘: Hostage families endure agony as negotiations falter
Ilai David, Barak Oz and Michel Illouz embody the agonizing wait of hostage families, clinging to hope as negotiations repeatedly collapse; now they warn, captives' relatives won't be able to hold on endlessly
Lihi Gordon
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07.28.25
Hamas signals shift in hostage talks as Israel eases Gaza humanitarian policy
Terror group reportedly willing to compromise amid mounting global pressure, as Israel launches daily pauses and greenlights major aid infrastructure projects, including UAE-backed water pipeline and expanded desalination capacity
Einav Halabi, Elisha Ben Kimon, Itamar Eichner
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07.27.25
Families of hostages rally in Tel Aviv as ceasefire talks stall
Freed hostages and relatives of those still held in Gaza plead for urgent action: 'They’re still hungry, scared and waiting'; protesters march to US Embassy and across Israel, calling on leaders to end 'partial deals' and bring everyone home
Ynet correspondents
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07.26.25
Witkoff pulls team from ceasefire talks, says Hamas 'not acting in good faith'
Trump envoy says terror group 'clearly shows a lack of desire to reach a ceasefire in Gaza,' US will now explore 'alternative options' to secure hostage release
Itamar Eichner, news agencies
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07.24.25
Israel recalls team from Doha ceasefire talks after Hamas makes new demands
PMO says delegation returns for consultations; Hamas source blames Israel for delay, but says deal still possible; families of hostages voice concern and warn of another missed opportunity to save loved ones
Itamar Eichner, News Agencies
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07.24.25
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