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Netanyahu says Hamas position untenable, Rafah offensive continues

Netanyahu stresses Rafah operation moving forward unhindered, and that Hamas' position for a deal is too far Israel's to make it happen; Defense Minister Yoav Gallant visited the troops in the field: 'Hamas only understands force and therefore we will intensify our operation'

Itamar Eichner, Yoav Zitun | 05.07.24

מסגד ואוהלים בעיר העקורים רפיח ברצועת עזה

Israel sends delegation to Cairo to join Qatar, US and Hamas in truce talks

Delegation made up of members of the Mossad, IDF and Shin Bet will be allowed to hear the mediators and ask questions, but not be able to really negotiate any terms

Ynetnews | 05.07.24

Sinwar kicks the ball into Israel's court

Analysis: Hamas finds the Egyptian hostage deal beneficial, leaving Netanyahu to deal with the worst political conundrum he had ever known before answering

Avi Issacharoff | 05.07.24

תיעוד: כניסת כוחות צוות הקרב של חטיבה 401 למעבר רפיח בצידו העזתי

In Rafah op, Israel must be clear with Sinwar: surrender, free hostages for safe Gaza exit

Analysis: Israeli control of Rafah crossing undermines Hamas' rule in Gaza; to maintain this advantage, Israel must foster alternative leaders and make it clear that freeing hostages will spare Hamas further setbacks

Ron Ben-Yishai | 05.07.24

Hamas agrees to free just 18 hostages unless Israel ends the war, report

Among demands reported terror group refuses to commit to freeing only live hostages initially; increases demand for number of Palestinians freed and rejects notion they would be expelled to Strip

Einav Halabi, Lior Ben Ari, Itamar Eichner | 05.07.24

Talks continue, but Biden losing patience

Biden and Netanyahu talk about Rafah; Hamas warns offensive will derail hostage deal

After half-hour conversation between the two leaders, White House clarifies that an agreement is 'best way to avoid an invasion of Rafah'; Hamas threatens that ground operation 'won't be a picnic' for the IDF

Itamar Eichner, Einav Halabi | 05.06.24

Israel's War Cabinet approves first phase of Rafah operation

After residents of southern most city in Strip told to evacuate to safe zones, ministers vote unanimously in favor of operation following Hamas deadly strike on Kerem Shalom crossing and failure of hostage release negotiations

Itamar Eichner, Einav Halabi | 05.06.24

Hamas' hostage deal refusal paves way for Rafah offensive

Opinion: Breakdown of negotiations in Cairo, coupled with deadly rocket attacks that claimed IDF soldiers' lives, points unmistakably to a single course of action: the IDF must act swiftly in Rafah; The objective is clear – neutralize the terror forces stationed there to ensure the safety of the Negev's residents and secure release of the hostages

Ron Ben-Yishai | 05.06.24

Biden admin delaying weapons shipments to Israel amid Rafah considerations

In a first since October 7, US president is showing clear signs he is losing faith in the Israeli premier by delaying agreed upon munitions shipment bound to Israel, Axios reports; This comes as Israel insists the Rafah offensive must go forward, despite international efforts to advance a deal ending the war

Itamar Eichner | 05.05.24

The Israeli people want to enter Rafah, and won't give up this time

Opinion: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was wise to announce Israel won't give up on an operation in Rafah, which is what his political camp and the majority of the Israeli public wish to do

Naveh Dromi | 05.05.24

Hersh Goldberg-Polin with his mother Rachel, John Polin

Families of hostages demand PM agree to release deal with Hamas

Jon, father of hostage Hersh Polin, says families caught in midst of political games, says bringing back all hostages, dead or alive is vital for country's rehabilitation after October 7

Nir (Shoko) Cohen, Einav Halabi | 05.05.24

Benjamin Netanyahu, Rafah, Yahya Sinwar escaping IDF via underground tunnel

Hamas agrees to release 33 Israeli hostages in first phase of hostage deal, report

Israeli officials remain pessimistic on possible agreement to Egyptian-mediated deal; Hamas delegation insists no agreement would take place without complete cease-fire

Itamar Eichner | 05.04.24

'IDF will enter Rafah whether pause is achieved or not,' Israeli official says

Official releases statement saying military will continue to eliminate remaining Hamas battalions amid reports of Hamas' positive response to proposed Egyptian hostage deal

ynet correspondents | 05.04.24

Security chiefs push to postpone Al Jazeera shutdown decision

Officials hope Qatar would use leverage over Hamas to agree to a deal, including threat of removing its officials from Doha; Cabinet vote postponed to Sunday

Itamar Eichner | 05.03.24

ראש הממשלה בנימין נתניהו עם מזכיר המדינה האמריקני אנתוני בלינקן

US opposed to Rafah offensive, Blinken tells PM

Saudi Arabia urging Washington consider optional agreement that does not include Israel, should IDF move on Rafah, according to report

Itamar Eichner, Roy Rubinstein, Einav Halabi | 05.01.24

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