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Time is running out, Israel must seek new paths to end war

Opinion: Arab mediators and US must step up pressure on both Israel and Hamas to make concessions, and push for an international commission to dismantle Gaza’s tunnel networks and heavy weapons, as was done in Lebanon

Ron Ben-Yishai | 05.22.25

Netanyahu: At least 20 hostages are alive, Israel ready for temporary ceasefire

In first press briefing since December, PM signals readiness for short-term truce if it brings more home and outlines conditions for ending the war, including Hamas disarmament and leadership exile

Ynet | 05.21.25

'End this tragedy': Freed hostage urges new deal

Keith Siegel urges world leaders to reach a deal and bring the remaining 58 hostages home

Emily Schrader, ILTV | 05.21.25

Gantz: Hostage rescue must be Israel's top priority

Benny Gantz tells ILTV that rescuing the 58 hostages in Gaza is the most urgent mission of the war

Maayan Hoffman, ILTV | 05.21.25

חיים יצחק אור אח של החטוף אבינתן אור במסיבת עיתונאים של משפחות החטופים

No half measures: Haim Yitzhak Or demands full hostage deal

Haim Yitzhak Or, brother of hostage Avinatan Or, tells ILTV that Israel must go all in to bring every hostage home

Emily Schrader, ILTV | 05.21.25

שורד השבי עידן אלכסנדר עם שרשרת שהעניק לו סטיב וויטקוף שהיתה שייכת לבנו המנוח

Edan Alexander was held alongside top Hamas leaders, including Sinwar

Hamas likely used the Israel-American as a human shield and kept him away from potential strike zones due to his U.S. citizenship

Moran Azulay | 05.20.25

Israeli delegation to leave Qatar as hopes for hostage deal stall

Despite no breakthrough, officials say one Mossad representative may remain in Doha; Hamas claims that no substantive talks have taken place since Saturday

Itamar Eichner | 05.20.25

מצעד תמיכה בישראל לאורך השדרה החמישית במנהטן

US 'frustrated' with Israel over stalled talks: 'Everybody pursuing deal - except them'

Despite apparent impasse, Palestinian media reports that last-minute agreement is still possible, with negotiations ongoing in Qatar

Itamar Eichner | 05.20.25

ראש ממשלת קטאר מוחמד בן עבד א-רחמן אאל ת'אני

'We have not been able to bridge the gap': Qatar says Israel-Hamas hostage talks hit dead end

Qatar PM blames Israel for breakdown in ceasefire negotiations, citing 'irresponsible, aggressive behavior' and politicization of talks; says Israel seeks partial deal, while Hamas demands comprehensive agreement

Lior Ben Ari | 05.20.25

'No 100 percent guarantee aid won’t reach Hamas,' Israeli official says

Israel expected Hamas to accept Witkoff deal, but terror group rejected it and is holding direct talks with the US; 'We’re closer to a deal, partly thanks to the IDF,' says Trump envoy; Israeli officials admit aid may still reach terrorists

Itamar Eichner, Daniel Edelson, New York | 05.20.25

Hamas reportedly agrees to partial hostage deal, Israeli officials deny 'propaganda'

CNN reports terror group agreed to release between seven and nine hostages in exchange for a 60-day ceasefire and the release of 300 Palestinian terror prisoners

Itamar Eichner | 05.18.25

Officials voice 'cautious optimism' as ceasefire talks in Qatar continue

Senior sources say there has been 'slight progress' in discussions aimed at ending war, with Netanyahu holding marathon meetings with U.S. envoy Witkoff and negotiations team

Itamar Eichner, Sivan Hilaie | 05.18.25

Netanyahu says Doha talks include end to war, release of all hostages

In a statement, the Prime Minister's Office says Netanyahu instructed the negotiating team sent to Qatar to 'exhaust every possibility' to reach a deal

Itamar Eichner | 05.18.25

Israel braces for 'critical 24 hours' in hostage deal talks as delegations remain in Qatar

Outline at center of talks proposes that Hamas release 10 living hostages in exchange for ceasefire lasting between 40 and 50 days; on tenth day of truce, terror group would provide detailed list of remaining captives and their conditions

Itamar Eichner | 05.17.25

Thousands at rally for hostage deal; slain hostage's mother: 'I just want a grave to kiss'

'How can I grieve when she’s still lying there in Gaza?,' says Yifat Haiman, the mother of Inbar Haiman; Levi Ben Baruch, Edan Alexander’s uncle says he watched rallies in captivity, which 'gave him strength'

Meir Turgeman, Yael Ciechanover | 05.17.25

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