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'Israel didn't lose to Hamas—it lost to itself'

Noga Tarnopolsky: 'Israel is trampling on an existing agreement and trying to conjure up fantasies of another, of a better agreement, but Hamas doesn't want to give it a better agreement, and Hamas has a signed deal in hand'

Maayan Hoffman, ILTV | 03.14.25

Steve Witkoff, Benjamin Netanyahu, Khalil al-Hayya,

Netanyahu under pressure as Trump links hostage deal to his vision for a new Middle East

Analysis: Officials say Witkoff is committed to the release of all hostages but understands Netanyahu's political situation; the prime minister's refusal to proceed to phase 2 could disrupt the U.S. plan for the region that includes normalization with Saudi Arabia

Itamar Eichner | 03.13.25

Officials cite 'progress' in hostage talks, Israeli delegation remains in Doha

Mediators suggest compromise: small, possibly very limited, initial releases to create momentum for further negotiations in the coming days

Itamar Eichner | 03.12.25

Israel receives first sign of life from hostage Avinatan Or

Or was last seen when he was abducted in the October 7 massacre with his partner Noa Argamani, who has since been rescued in a military operation

Lihia Gordon | 03.12.25

He's Jewish, met with Hamas and was Jared Kushner's college roommate: Meet Adam Boehler

Boehler, Trump’s special envoy for hostage affairs, faces criticism for direct talks with Hamas and controversial remarks about a potential cease-fire; His efforts include negotiating hostage releases, advocating American commando raids and addressing tensions between US and Israeli interests

Ron Crissy | 03.12.25

Bipin Joshi arrived in Israel 25 days before October 7th.

He threw a live grenade to save his friends—now he's a hostage in Gaza

Bipin Joshi’s final words have haunted his family, who remain in a remote village in western Nepal

Shosh Bedrosian, ILTV | 03.12.25

לישי מירן פרסמה סרטון של בנותיה פונות לטראמפ: "עזור לנו להביא את אבא מעזה"

'Help bring daddy home from Gaza': Hostage’s daughters appeal to Trump

Lishi Lavi-Miran shares video of her daughters pleading for help in securing their father Omri's release; she criticizes Netanyahu for not fulfilling promises on hostage negotiations, urges public to join protests for their return

Sharon Kidon, Yael Ciechanover | 03.11.25

U.S. shifts stance on hostage deal, from ‘all or nothing’ to phased releases

Jerusalem prioritizes release of injured hostages; terror group resists disarmament, while families voice frustration over delays; Witkoff pushes for deal, with negotiations focusing on temporary cease-fire extension in exchange for releases

Itamar Eichner | 03.11.25

UN recognition of hostage families as torture victims 'milestone in international law'

Speaking with Ynetnews, Advocate Hila Kugler-Ramot says decision could bolster legal and diplomatic pressure on terror group; 'We'll continue working to ensure justice is served'

Alexandra Lukash | 03.10.25

Trump envoy sparks criticism over Hamas talks - and US's new outline for deal

Following backlash, Adam Boehler posts clarification on social media: 'Hamas is a terrorist organization; No Hamas member will be safe unless it releases all hostages immediately'

Itamar Eichner | 03.10.25

Trump envoy says hostage talks with Hamas were 'very helpful'

Adam Boehler says something could come together on Gaza within weeks; terror group says it's willing to release Israeli-American hostage Eden Alexander as part of negotiations to end war

Itamar Eichner, Reuters | 03.09.25

Hamas cites ‘positive indicators’ in cease-fire talks

Terror group spokesman says mediation efforts by Egypt and Qatar were ongoing, aimed at completing implementation of agreement and initiating talks on next phase; Israeli official denies progress

Itamar Eichner, Einav Halabi | 03.08.25

אלי שרעבי עם ראש ממשלת בריטניה, קיר סטארמר

Eli Sharabi meets UK prime minister: 'We need to save lives—time is running out'

Eli Sharabi who was held in Gaza for 491 days, met with Keir Starmer in London and emphasized the 'urgency and pressure to save lives'; and Starmer assured, 'We will do everything in our power to secure the release of the hostages. We will double our efforts—this is our number one priority'

Yael Ciechanover, Hagar Kochavi | 03.07.25

Hamas delegation arrives in Cairo for talks amid US proposal, Israeli pressure

Both parties meet in Cairo in an attempt to bridge deal gaps amid negotiations deadlock; Israeli official says US envoy Steve Witkoff is not expected to visit the region until 'there are loose ends to finalize'

ynet correspondents | 03.07.25

הרמטכ"ל, רא"ל אייל זמיר בסיור שטח ברצועת עזה

Second war with Hamas inevitable, expert warns

Professor Kobi Michael of Misgav Institute: Military and political leadership erred early in the war by not reoccupying Gaza until Hamas was eradicated

Maayan Hoffman, ILTV | 03.07.25

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