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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

מסיבת עיתונאים של דונלד טראמפ ואילון מאסק

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

From Gaza to Yemen, this is what it looks like for Israel after 600 days of war

The Gaza offensive proceeds slowly with limited forces, with the aim of destroying the remaining Hamas commanders and weaponry, while the government fails to consider alternatives to Hamas rule; forces hold on to ground in Lebanon, Syria while Israel has reached a dead end against the Houthis; and in the West Bank, terrorist groups have been dismantled - at the cost of permanent residence in refugee camps.

Yoav Zitun | 05.28.25

Netanyahu says hopes to have 'something to announce' on hostages

After Hamas officials claimed they agreed to mediators' proposal for hostage deal, even the US president's special envoy said he was 'disappointed' by the terrorist organization's response; Official with PM: 'We’re hoping for news—but in the near future, not necessarily today or tomorrow'

Itamar Eichner, Einav Halabi, Lior Ben Ari | 05.26.25

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

Israel signals Gaza escalation as talks stall; US urges delay in full takeover of strip

Despite impasse in negotiations, Israeli defense and political officials say military pressure is yielding some results —but 'It’s not sufficient'; Washington maintains back channel with terror group

Itamar Eichner | 05.25.25

'I had nothing left, not even water; then it started raining—that’s what kept me alive'

Freed hostage Naama Levy recounts captivity horrors: 'I was alone, constantly on the move, terrified. Sometimes I went days without food, with only a little water'

Ynet correspondents | 05.24.25

IDF plans to confine Hamas control to small area in Khan Younis

Analysis: Senior commanders say Hamas must be pressured into a ceasefire, recognizing no other options; as the offensive continues, IDF officials warn that internal political strife could undermine battlefield gains

Yossi Yehoshua | 05.23.25

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