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Qatar poised to expel Hamas from Doha amid stalled deal negotiations

The Wall Street Journal based their report on sources from both Hamas and Egypt, suggesting the stance of the leader of the organization in the Gaza Strip, who insists on ending the war, is at odds with the views of other high-ranking members of the movement

Itamar Eichner | 03.09.24

משפחת גולדשטיין-אלמוג באירוע לחנוכה של חברי קיבוץ כפר עזה בשפיים

'Girls we left behind in Gaza asked us to fight for them'

Three months after being released from Hamas captivity, Chen Goldstein-Almog continues to fight for the release of all remaining hostages, and dismisses claims that the price of a deal is too high: 'What is happening in Gaza, is that reasonable?'

Nir (Shoko) Cohen | 03.04.24

With Sinwar incommunicado, mediators warn hostage deal could be delayed

In Hamas leader's last message over a week ago he tells senior members abroad not to rush to reach an agreement; Officials from Qatar and Egypt believe he expects war to spread to West Bank, inside Israel if IDF launches offensive on Rafah during Ramadan

Itamar Eichner, ynet correspondents | 03.04.24

As Gaza truce talks hit dead end, US urged to step up its game

Hamas remains silent on status of hostages and its demands; focus shifts to Washington, criticizing Israel and blaming Hamas, urgently seeking a pre-Ramadan deal to avoid escalation; Gantz hopes for positive surprise from Biden on Washington trip

Itamar Eichner | 03.04.24

Sinwar derailing Gaza truce talks to stir regional chaos on Ramadan, official says

Official says Sinwar has chosen ‘chaos and bloodshed on Ramadan’ as Hamas ignores Israeli demands for list of living hostages and number of Palestinian prisoners released in return

Itamar Eichner | 03.03.24

Hostage negotiations to resume in Cairo, without Israeli delegation

Egyptian sources say talks not affected by death of Palestinians in rush of aid truck last week; Israeli official says unless Hamas provides names of hostages still living, Israel will not attend

Itamar Eichner, Liran Tamari, Agencies | 03.02.24

Biden optimism on hostage deal before Ramadan leaves Israeli officials puzzled

US president says hopes cease-fire deal could take effect by next week as negotiations between Israel and Hamas regarding truce framework ongoing in Qatar; Jerusalem and terror group say substantial differences remain unresolved

Itamar Eichner, news agencies | 02.27.24

הפגנה להחזרת החטופים בכיכר החטופים, תל אביב

Officials say gap not bridged in negotiation for hostages deal

Israeli delegation in Doha says no progress made as Hamas indicates to mediators its refusal to budge on demands although no official response is given; Israel wants to know who among the hostages are alive and who are not

Itamar Eichner | 02.26.24

Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar

Israeli delegation to leave for Qatar talks on hostage deal

Mediators say Hamas has made some concessions in their position although terrorist group's officials say they insist on the IDF's complete withdrawal of troops from Gaza and ending the war

Einav Halabi, Itamar Eichner, Yael Ciechanover | 02.25.24

רפיח רצועה רצועת עזה עזתים עזתי עזתית ערבים ערבי מלחמה לחימה חרבות ברזל

Israel to present Egypt with its offensive plans for Rafah

Southern Gaza city provides a lifeline for Hamas with advanced weapons being smuggled through there; PM says without Rafah offensive, Hamas cannot be defeated but officials in Cairo warn against Israeli action during Ramadan

Yossi Yehushua | 02.25.24

עבאס כאמל ראש המודיעין הכללי של מצרים, מוחמד אל-תאני ראש ממשלת קטאר, רונן בר, דדי ברנע, ויליאם ברנס

Cautious optimism after agreements reached on hostage deal, official

Outline to be presented to war cabinet for approval before being discussed in broader cabinet; Hamas sources tell Saudi press terror group willing to compromise on number of prisoners released and extend of troop withdrawal

Einav Halabi, Itamar Eichner | 02.24.24

מזכ״ל האו״ם אנטוניו גוטרש עם המפגינים מחוץ לביתו בניו יורק

Hostage release talks 'progressing well,' says UN Secretary-General

Israeli officials show 'cautious optimism' about ongoing deal negotiations with Hamas in Paris but add process could take days to weeks

Meir Turgeman, Itamar Eichner, Daniel Edelson, New York | 02.23.24

Israeli team en route to Paris for 'tough' hostage talks as Sinwar reemerges

After hopeful talks in Cairo with Hamas, Israeli officials warn against false hopes for swift hostage deal; Washington urges pre-Ramadan agreement; ministers insist: return all hostages or none

Itamar Eichner, Yael Ciechanover, Eitan Glikman | 02.23.24

מסיבת עיתונאים של ראש הממשלה בנימין נתניהו במשרד רה"מ בירושלים

Netanyahu says 'delusional' Hamas demands jamming hostage deal talks

PM stresses importance of intense military pressure on terror group as part of negotiations, underscores necessity of expanding ground operations to Rafah

Ynetnews | 02.17.24

CIA director visits Israel after Netanyahu bars delegation from Cairo hostage talks

William Burns makes unannounced visit and meets with prime minister and Shin Bet chief after taking part in talks in Cairo in effort to reach new hostage release deal with Hamas

Moran Azulay, Yael Ciechanover | 02.15.24

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