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Israel shifts position on hostage deal, agrees to release of fewer than 40 captives

War Cabinet ministers meet and give green light to negotiation team to discuss further terms with Egyptian delegation set to arrive in Israel for the release of 'dozens of hostages'; Egypt pushes deal because fears Rafah invasion on its border

Itamar Eichner | 04.25.24

Egypt in efforts to prevent Israeli offensive on Rafah

Arab media reports Egyptian proposal to jumpstart hostage negotiations in exchange for suspension of Rafah assault; IDF says awaiting greenlight from government after preparations in place for operation

Lior Ben Ari, Yoav Zitun | 04.25.24

IDF, Shin Bet heads in Egypt to discuss Rafah ground operation

Halevi and Bar meet with Cairo's spy chief to discuss future operations in last Hamas bastion; senior defense official says army prepared, awaits government approval

Itamar Eichner, Reuters | 04.24.24

Rafah operation pushed back, Israel could soon respond to Iran attack, reports say

Sources reveal Air Force was set to drop leaflets over Rafah, indicating readiness for operations, but plans postponed; Israeli official tells CNN, 'Israel is determined to carry out ground operation' but timing unclear

Ynet | 04.15.24

Far-right allies warn Netanyahu won't continue as PM without Rafah incursion

Hawkish ministers Ben-Gvir and Smotrich protest as IDF withdraws from southern Gaza and cease-fire talks in Cairo pick up steam

Moran Azulay, Itamar Eichner | 04.08.24

בנימין נתניהו בפתח ישיבת הממשלה ביום ב-184 למלחמה

Netanyahu reiterates Rafah invasion threats as IDF scales down forces in Gaza

Six months into war, PM asserts Israel 'step away from victory' and vows Gaza will not pose a threat anymore; Israeli delegation set for Cairo talks; 'Hamas blocking deal,' Netanyahu says

Itamar Eichner, Yoav Zitun | 04.07.24

The secrets behind the IDF's most successful operation in Gaza war

From armed terrorists hiding in bathrooms to suicide bombers charging at soldiers - a special look at the operation at Al Shifa Hospital, Gaza's largest; 'The fighters still don't realize the success they've achieved'

Yoav Zitun | 04.05.24

U.S. officials describe animated Dermer in Rafah talks

Sources tell news network Strategic Affairs Minister exhibits strong emotion in virtual meeting with Blinken and Sullivan, as they question feasibility of Israel's plan to protect civilians during an IDF offensive on Gaza's southern-most city

ynet correspondents | 04.04.24

ג'ייק סאליבן, רון דרמר, צחי הנגבי, אמיל סלמן

Israel to 'take U.S. concerns over Rafah into account'

Dermer, Hanegbi hold two-hour conference call with White House officials after their visit to Washington is canceled over U.S. failure to veto UN resolution calling for cease-fire

Itamar Eichner, Daniel Edelson, New York | 04.02.24

צה"ל ושב"כ ממשיכים לפעול במרחב אל אמל וביממה האחרונה חיסלו מחבלים ואיתרו אמל"ח רב, במקביל; כוחות צה"ל ושב"כ ממשיכים בלחימה בבית החולים שיפאא'

This is how Hamas has prepared for Rafah invasion, with help from Iran and Hezbollah

The terror group is saving its forces for the day after the war, and currently are avoiding direct confrontation with the IDF; But senior Hamas officials threaten that entering the southern Gaza city would be 'an entirely different story'

Einav Halabi | 03.29.24

Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi with Defense Minister Yoav Gallant

'Everything that's on the table' in Gallant U.S. trip

Defense Minister, to meet with high-ranking US officials to discuss Rafah offensive, IDF re-entry into al-Shifa hospital, humanitarian aid, Hezbollah and Iran's regional ambitions

Itamar Eichner | 03.24.24

UN chief in Rafah crossing says world 'seen enough' of Gaza war

António Guterres visits Egyptian side of crossing into Gaza and stresses amount of humanitarian aid entering the Strip must be increased to avoid hunger

News Agencies | 03.23.24

מזכיר המדינה האמריקאי אנתוני בלינקן נפגש עם חברי קבינט המלחמה הישראלי בבסיס הקריה בתל אביב

Netanyahu tells Blinken Rafah assault to proceed with or without US support

PM says in post Blinken told the government understands it must ensure the safety of civilians, provide for their humanitarian needs; Secretary attends war cabinet meeting

Itamar Eichner | 03.22.24

Israel determined to take Rafah despite 'potential breach' with US

Amid rising tension between Israel and the US regarding humanitarian aid and the upcoming Rafah operation, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's aides head to Washington to discuss tactics

Reuters | 03.21.24

יצחק הרצוג ואנתוני בלינקן בפגישתם ביום ה-124 למלחמה

Blinken to meet Netanyahu, war cabinet on brief visit

US Secretary of State to spend just hours in Israel on Friday before continuing on his Mideast tour; PMO confirms Gallant will travel to D.C. to meet US counterpart; Dermer, Hanegbi also set to travel to Washington to discuss Rafah

Itamar Eichner | 03.20.24

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