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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
הפגנה בדרך בגין
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
ראש הממשלה נתניהו בפתח ישיבת הממשלה
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
הפגנה בדרך בגין
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
הפגנה בדרך בגין
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
ראש הממשלה בנימין נתניהו נפגש עם נשיא גרמניה, פרנק-ואלטר שטיינמאייר.
Report links Netanyahu to German tabloid, alleges role in blocking hostage release deal
A German TV probe revealed Netanyahu’s ties to Bild, which published a leaked Hamas document, exposed distorted content, and accused him of wrecking Israeli democracy to stay in power with his far-right coalition
Ynetnews | 05.16.25
Trump says does not know if Netanyahu able to bring about release of hostages
Israeli officials say Trump envoy Witkoff has given up on efforts to secure a six-week ceasefire and release of some hostages; one official says negotiations likely not to advance while IDF prepares expanded offensive on the Strip 
Itamar Eichner, Elisha Ben Kimon | 05.16.25
סמ״ר עידן אלכסנדר במפגש המרגש עם משפחתו בנקודת הקליטה הראשונית
'You're safe now' a mother's first words to a son, finally free captivity | Watch
Yael Alexander handed a phone to speak to Edan, no longer a hostage of Hamas after 584 days, thanks to American efforts; 'I'm waiting for you. I love you, You're beautiful.' 
Lihi Gordon, Or Hadar | 05.16.25
הדלקת מדורות בהפגנה להחזרת החטופים בדרך בגין
Deadlock in hostage deal negotiations: Witkoff pressures Netanyahu, examines other proposals
 Israeli negotiators led by Shin Bet deputy head continues talks in Qatar, accompanied by Witkoff and Boehler; US envoy tried to convince Netanyahu to expand the mandate for the delegation, and is reviewing additional proposals, including phased hostage releases a; Al Jazeera: Witkoff meets with officials in Qatar and with families of hostage
Itamar Eichner, Lior Ben Ari | 05.14.25
People line up for food distribution in Gaza
Fmr. ambassador: Trump’s Gaza vision raises red flags for Israel
Former Israeli Ambassador to the U.S. Michael Oren calls release of Edan Alexander a "masterstroke" by the Trump administration
Lidar Grave-Lazi, ILTV | 05.14.25
עידן אלכסנדר
After call with Trump, Netanyahu says talks with Hamas will proceed only 'under fire'
Ahead of Edan Alexander’s release, PM meets with Witkoff and speaks with US president, thanking him for his support; Netanyahu authorizes Israeli delegation to travel to Qatar on Tuesday for further talks
Ynet | 05.12.25
נתניהו, טראמפ, ח'ליל אל חיה, מחאה
Direct talks between US and Hamas; Netanyahu: Edan Alexander might be released
Hamas official confirms talks have been ongoing for 'several days,' focusing on reaching ceasefire and restarting entry of humanitarian aid into the enclave
Reuters | 05.11.25
דונלד טראמפ בנימין נתניהו
Trump: Three more hostages died in Gaza, only 21 remain alive
US president also confirms that he will not stop in Israel during his upcoming Middle East visit
Daniel Edelson, New York | 05.07.25
מחאה הפגנה בגין ת"א
US said to offer new ceasefire plan as Israel readies to expand Gaza operations
Qatari media says proposal seeks long-term truce ahead of Trump's upcoming visit to the Middle East, scheduled for May 13–16; Israeli officials say they were not aware of such an initiative
Lior Ben Ari, Itamar Eichner, Einav Halabi | 05.06.25
אייל זמיר בנימין נתניהו
Israel’s ‘shift in approach’ to Gaza: timing, hostages, offensive — and the Trump model
Explainer: IDF faces critical decision on tactics, including fate of hostages and mounting strain on reservists, all while Hamas refuses to buckle in ceasefire negotiations without a permanent end to war
Itamar Eichner, Alon Strimling | 05.05.25
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