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This is the US proposal to return Palestinians to northern Gaza; Hamas has some of its own demands

Under U.S. deal up to 150,000 displaced could return to the northern Gaza Strip, according to the Wall Street Journal; Proposal also includes a six-week cease-fire during which 40 hostages will be released, in exchange for 900 Palestinian terrorists

Itamar Eichner, Einav Halabi | 04.09.24

Hamas says Israeli proposal failed to meet Palestinian demands, yet it is under review

Terror group says would study 'intransigent' proposal and deliver response to mediators as Rafah invasion looms

Reuters | 04.09.24

נשיא מצרים עבד אל-פתאח א-סיסי מגיע לפסגה הערבית-אסלאמית בסעודיה

A hostage deal is also a win for Egypt

Analysis: War catches Egypt in difficult financial times and in efforts to maintain and solidify its position as leader among Arab nations; though peace with Israel not at risk it would be challenged by an IDF offensive on Rafah

Smadar Perry | 04.08.24

Biden determined to finalize an Israel-Hamas deal

Biden administration more determined than ever to secure hostage deal in Cairo

Israeli team arrives in Cairo, joined by Qatari, US representatives, with US piling pressure on Netanyahu to finalize swap deal with Hamas; 'The US has taken off the gloves,' senior official says

Itamar Eichner, Einav Halabi | 04.08.24

Hamas presents rigid front in hostage talks, Israeli officials point fingers at Biden

Jerusalem hasn't decided on joining Cairo talks, yet Mossad chief Barnea likely to attend; Hamas demands 'full IDF withdrawal'; Israel links tensions with the US to Hamas actions and criticizes Qatar's 'playing both sides'

Itamar Eichner | 04.06.24

Qatar PM blames Netanyahu for hostage talks stalling; Israeli officials: 'Qatar Playing a Double Game'

Al Thani says negotiations have not advanced since Paris summit; Officials in Jerusalem say Qatar fails to use leverage it has over Hamas

Itamar Eichner | 04.04.24

מימין: אברה מנגיסטו, הישאם א-סייד, אורון שאול והדר גולדין

Diplomatic mission sets course for Cairo: gaps and proposal for return of missing from 2014

Low-level team to travel to Egypt Sunday; Hamas demands Israel nix buffer zone construction in Gaza and return of all displaced civilians; Jerusalem to request bodies of soldiers Hadar Goldin and Oron Shaul and release of civilians Avera Mengistu and Hisham al-Sayed

Itamar Eichner | 03.30.24

רונן נאוטרה, רובי חן והרב דורון פרץ בהצהרה לתקשורת בירושלים

PM scraps war cabinet meeting, disappoints families of captive soldiers

Ministers in war cabinet outraged Netanyahu brings hostage negotiations question to security cabinet where concessions would be blocked; Netanyahu in 1st meeting since war with parents of soldiers held hostage, says only military pressure can end captivity

Liran Tamari, Itamar Eichner | 03.28.24

After dodging, Netanyahu greenlights delegation to Washington

PM informs War Cabinet will dispatch team to US early next week after meeting scrapped due to US refusal to veto UN Security Council resolution on Gaza cease-fire

Itamar Eichner | 03.28.24

דוד ברנע , אמיר קטאר תמים בן חמד אל-ת'אני, יחיא סינוואר

Israeli negotiators strike out in Doha following Hamas refusal of U.S-proposed compromise

Following Hamas' rejection of the proposed compromise, Israel decided to withdraw its main delegation while leaving some key representatives in place; Currently, mediators are looking into untapped pressure points that could be used against Hamas, and the US is anticipated to propose an alternative in the near future

Itamar Eichner | 03.27.24

Israeli team recalled after hostage talks in Qatar break down

PM office says Hamas intransigence result of UN Security Council cease-fire resolution; after 10 days of negotiations, Mossad and Shin Bet teams to return to Israel

Itamar Eichner | 03.26.24

יחיא סינוואר, מוחמד בן עבד א-רחמן אאל ת'אני, בנימין נתניהו

Hamas' rigid stance could derail hostage deal, Israel warns

Ahead of restart of talks in Qatar, officials say Hamas' demands for return of civilians to northern Gaza and release of high number of terroists convicted of murdering Israelis remain among major sticking points

Itamar Eichner | 03.16.24

Hamas leader in Gaza Yahya Sinwar, US President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

Israel's ace in the hole as Hamas hostage negotiations set to restart

Despite Israel dismissing Hamas’ demands as ‘delusional,’ Jerusalem set to dispatch team to fresh round of talks in Doha; terror group continues to insist on end to war, while Washington expresses cautious optimism amid criticism of Netanyahu

Itamar Eichner | 03.16.24

Israel reviewing Hamas's answer to new hostage release deal

Reuters reports Hamas proposal involves several stages including the release of Israeli women, children, elderly, and ill in exchange for up to 1,000 Palestinian prisoners; conditions include release of 100 prisoners serving life sentences

Itamar Eichner, Reuters | 03.15.24

Qatar hopes US pressures Israel on hostage deal

Foreign Ministry spokesperson in Doha says negotiations for a hostage release agreement continue during Muslim holy month of Ramadan adding although deal not near, Qatar remains hopeful

Lior Ben Ari | 03.12.24

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