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Mediators ramp up pressure on Hamas as hostage deal talks near breakthrough: Witkoff said 'on way to region'

Qatar, Egypt and the U.S. are pressing Hamas to accept the latest ceasefire and hostage deal proposal; Israeli sources believe the main dispute is solvable, and a response from the terrorist group may arrive within 24 hours

Itamar Eichner | 07.22.25

US shows impatience with Hamas as Israel sees stalling tactic: 'We’re stuck in the same place'

The terror group has yet to respond to the latest proposal, with Israeli sources accusing it of dragging its feet, blocking progress; US envoy Witkoff has not set a date to join talks in Qatar, and doubts grow in Jerusalem over the chances of reaching a deal this week

ynet correspondents | 07.22.25

Despite reported progress in Gaza ceasefire talks, Israel holds off on sending senior delegation

U.S. envoy Boehler says Israel showed flexibility with Hamas, urging action; IDF chief Zamir praises troops’ battlefield successes as crucial to advancing hostage deal amid ongoing negotiations and rising hopes for agreement

Itamar Eichner | 07.20.25

Trump is not delusional, a deal can be made, official says on ceasefire talks in Doha

Deal possible within two weeks, Israeli officials believe, after Netanyahu compromises on redeployment positions and following Trump dinner with Qatari prime minister

Itamar Eichner, Or Hadar | 07.20.25

Thousands rally across Israel demanding hostage deal as war hits day 652

Families of captives and former hostages lead nationwide protests calling for all-inclusive agreement with Hamas; in Tel Aviv, released hostage Doron Steinbrecher delivers emotional plea, urging swift action and addressing President Trump directly

Or Hadar, Lihi Gordon | 07.19.25

דונלד טראמפ לצד בנימין נתניהו ובכיר חמאס חליל אל-חיה על רקע רכבי הצלב האדום

Trump says 10 more hostages to be released from Gaza ‘very shortly’

Israeli officials say Hamas is obstructing progress in Doha talks over a proposed 60-day ceasefire; deal includes the release of hostages and negotiations to end the war, with U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff expected to join efforts to finalize terms

Itamar Eichner | 07.19.25

Senior Israeli official: Hamas stalling on new hostage deal proposal, talks near decision point

Despite progress by Israeli delegation in Doha, key obstacles remain as Hamas resists compromise on prisoner release terms

Itamar Eichner | 07.18.25

Officials see ‘cautious optimism’ on hostage deal as Netanyahu shows flexibility in talks

Talks progressing in Doha while Israel awaits Hamas response to ceasefire offer; Netanyahu updates Pope, says sides are edging closer to agreement

Itamar Eichner | 07.18.25

Israel's concessions in southern Gaza raise concerns for some in the military

Netanyahu's agreement to withdraw from strategic Morag corridor worries some that Hamas would return to Rafah eroding achievements of the latest offensive; IDF chief says military will deploy to positions according to government's decision

Yossi Yehoshua | 07.18.25

Netanyahu's flexibility in hostage talks 'part of election campaign strategy,' sources say

PM has shown unusual flexibility, sources say, including concessions on Israeli troop withdrawal; officials believe the shift is part of an election strategy as his government shifts to minority status

Itamar Eichner | 07.17.25

הרמטכ״ל בעזה: "אם תהיה עסקה לשחרור החטופים - זה יתאפשר קודם כל בזכות הלחימה שלכם"

Israel offers new Gaza withdrawal maps as hostage deal talks intensify

Netanyahu shows fresh flexibility in negotiations with Hamas, Israeli official says, as new round of talks begins in Doha; IDF announces 75% control of Gaza, completes key corridor in Khan Younis and prepares for further escalation if no deal reached

Itamar Eichner, Lior Ben Ari | 07.16.25

We are getting closer to a ceasefire deal

New Gaza withdrawal maps secure progress in ceasefire talks; Chief of Staff presents IDF withdrawal plan

Security cabinet discussed talks on a deal, which are expected to last at least a few more days.; IDF chief Zamir presented the new 'humanitarian city' plan, as well as the IDF's ceasefire plan, after progress was made in Doha; Sources familiar with the details say 'Netanyahu gave the Israeli negotiating team more flexibility'

Itamar Eichner | 07.16.25

Netanyahu delays decision on hostages as Trump optimistic about ceasefire progress

As negotiations intensify in Doha, US president signals progress toward Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal; But prime minister delays decisions, drawing criticism and risking momentum as pressure mounts from both families and foreign mediators

ynet correspondents | 07.14.25

Netanyahu 'determined' to secure Gaza ceasefire, open to compromise on IDF withdrawal

IDF officials say building the proposed humanitarian city in Rafah could take over a year and cost up to $15 billion, far longer and costlier than first estimated; National Security Minister Ben-Gvir calls the project a political smokescreen ahead of a Hamas deal

Itamar Eichner, Alexandra Lukash | 07.14.25

Trump hopes to 'straighten out' Gaza ceasefire over coming week

Ahead of meeting with Qatari officials on sidelines of FIFA Club World Cup final, Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff expressed optimism about negotiations

Lihi Gordon, Reuters | 07.14.25

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