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Netanyahu: 'significant progress' on hostage deal but 'too early to give hope'

Prime minister says in video 'I hope we can move forward', links issue of the hostages with the crisis over the draft law that threatens to dismantle the government; Netanyahu to hold telephone consultations with ministers and heads of the defense establishment about the talks

Itamar Eichner | 06.10.25

Father of fallen soldier urges Israel to sign a deal with 'the evil enemy'

Ruby Chen told ILTV News that although the IDF told him and his family back in March that his son Itay was murdered and kidnapped while defending the border on October 7, Hamas has never acknowledged that he is dead

Shosh Bedrosian, ILTV | 06.06.25

UNSC set to vote on first Gaza resolution since Trump’s return, with US veto not assured

Resolution demands ceasefire, hostage release and unrestricted aid into encalve; Israel is lobbying for Washington to block it, while humanitarian conditions worsen and diplomatic pressure over war rises

Itamar Eichner, Einav Halabi, Daniel Edelson, New York, News Agencies | 06.04.25

Hamas signals willingness for talks, but Israel sees no real shift

Despite public claims of readiness to negotiate, Israeli officials say Hamas’ demands contradict the American framework and reflect no genuine compromise; As military pressure grows, the IDF expands operations and revises humanitarian aid routes under mounting global scrutiny

Itamar Eichner | 06.02.25

Witkoff says Hamas response to ceasefire proposal 'totally unacceptable, only takes us backward'

Israeli officials say terror group's new proposal, which includes a 7-year ceasefire, full IDF withdrawal from areas seized since March and end to current aid distribution model, strays far from US plan and amounts to de facto rejection

Itamar Eichner, Reuters | 05.31.25

Hamas issues ambiguous response to ceasefire proposal; Israeli official says no deal

Terrorist group says plan seeks permanent truce and prisoner exchange, but Israel sees Hamas response as rejection due to added conditions

Einav Halabi, Itamar Eichner | 05.31.25

Israel awaits Hamas response: Why a ‘yes with conditions’ may still mean ‘no’

Hamas expected to issue conditional 'yes' to Witkoff's ceasefire proposal—framing it as acceptance while attaching demands; Israel, however, is likely to view any additions as a rejection; these are the conditions Hamas is expected to raise

Ynet correspondents | 05.31.25

Khalil al-Hayya, Steve Witkoff, Benjamin Netanyahu

Hamas seeks stronger US guarantees to end war in fresh ceasefire proposal

A spokesperson for the terror group tells the Qatari-based outlet Al Jazeera that the new Witkoff framework does not include any commitment of any kind that the war would end

Einav Halabi | 05.31.25

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Trump says Gaza deal 'very close,' announcement possibly today or tomorrow

Trump says a Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal is nearing, and hints at possible progress with Iran: 'They cannot have a nuclear weapon… but I think we’re fairly close to a deal'

Daniel Edelson, New York | 05.30.25

Hamas still reviewing Witkoff proposal: 'Consulting with Palestinian factions'

Hamas says it's still discussing the deal—despite senior officials objecting to its failure to end the war

Einav Halabi | 05.30.25

Khalil al-Hayya, Steve Witkoff, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

Hamas yet to respond: The 13 clauses of Witkoff's new hostage and ceasefire deal

Terror group continues to mull new Witkoff deal detailing new sections as part of ongoing U.S. efforts to bring about a pause to fighting in Gaza

Itamar Eichner, Einav Halabi | 05.30.25

Israel accepts Witkoff framework for Gaza ceasefire, Netanyahu says; Hamas reluctant

Netanyahu meets with families of slain hostages still held by Hamas; officials say Hamas may reject deal over absence of commitment to end war

Itamar Eichner, Einav Halabi | 05.29.25

Witkoff plan: What's at stake and who decides which hostages come home first?

Israel says only one list has been submitted to mediators, dividing hostages into living and deceased; no release order has been set under the Witkoff plan or any future deal; officials stress urgency for humanitarian cases—while noting all qualify

Itamar Eichner | 05.29.25

Witkoff’s new proposal: 10 hostages and half the fallen to be released within a week

US envoy proposes 60-day Gaza ceasefire with phased hostage releases and renewed aid; talks on ending the war would run during the truce; Israel has yet to respond; plan includes pullback from Morag Corridor

Itamar Eichner | 05.29.25

Witkoff signals possible breakthrough in hostage talks as Israel, Hamas dispute progress

U.S. envoy signals optimism for Gaza ceasefire, as Hamas claims progress and Israel denies any agreement, warning of psychological warfare and insisting on tougher terms

Itamar Eichner, Einav Halabi, Lior Ben Ari, Daniel Edelson, New York | 05.28.25

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