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Netanyahu delays decision on hostages as Trump optimistic about ceasefire progress

As negotiations intensify in Doha, US president signals progress toward Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal; But prime minister delays decisions, drawing criticism and risking momentum as pressure mounts from both families and foreign mediators

ynet correspondents | 07.14.25

Trump hopes to 'straighten out' Gaza ceasefire over coming week

Ahead of meeting with Qatari officials on sidelines of FIFA Club World Cup final, Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff expressed optimism about negotiations

Lihi Gordon, Reuters | 07.14.25

US envoy Witkoff 'hopeful' on Gaza ceasefire talks, will meet Qatari officials

Witkoff's comments come as talks in Doha appear to be at a standstill; however, Palestinian sources say it's still 'too early' to call negotiations a failure

Reuters, Moran Azulay, Einav Halabi | 07.13.25

Negotiations stall over Israeli withdrawal map as ceasefire talks continue

Al Jazeera publishes Israeli redeployment map, claiming it paves way for displacement plan and annexes 40% of Gaza; withdrawal talks frozen until Witkoff arrives

Lior Ben Ari, Moran Azulay | 07.12.25

Trump applies 'heavy pressure' on Netanyahu over Gaza ceasefire; key dispute remains

Out of view of cameras, PM leaves White House after 2nd meeting with Trump, which US president says focused on Gaza; Israeli withdrawal from strategic corridor, blocking plans for 'humanitarian city,' remains main obstacle to ceasefire

Ilana Curiel, Washington | 07.08.25

דונלד טראמפ לצד בנימין נתניהו ובכיר חמאס חליל אל-חיה על רקע רכבי הצלב האדום

As talks in Qatar remain stuck, Witkoff to push for Gaza ceasefire deal

Trump’s envoy expected in Doha as early as this weekend, with Qatar hopeful his arrival will help bridge gaps; talks remain focused on a draft framework, though officials believe key disputes could be resolved within days

Lior Ben Ari, Einav Halabi | 07.08.25

Khalil al-Hayya, Steve Witkoff, Benjamin Netanyahu

Witkoff says optimistic on Gaza deal, Middle East shift

As Netanyahu set to meet Trump in Washington, US special envoy says momentum building toward agreement, while also praising Qatar's mediation role and hinting at future normalization talks with Syria, Lebanon and possibly Saudi Arabia

Itamar Eichner | 07.06.25

ראש הממשלה בנימין נתניהו נפגש בלשכתו עם שליחו המיוחד של נשיא ארצות-הברית למזרח-התיכון, סטיב וויטקוף

Trump envoy hints at new countries joining Abraham Accords

Steve Witkoff says 'big announcements' coming on new countries seeking to normalize relations with Israel as talks with Iran may soon resume

Ynetnews | 06.26.25

Iran held direct talks with US amid intensifying conflict with Israel, diplomats say

US envoy Witkoff and Iran FM Araghchi held several direct calls in recent days, marking the most serious diplomatic contact since April; Tehran signals flexibility on uranium enrichment—if Israel halts its airstrikes, diplomats say

Reuters | 06.19.25

Trump: Iran is involved in Gaza hostage negotiations

Trump’s comments came amid ongoing efforts to broker a deal that would secure the release of hostages held by Hamas and bring a potential pause in the war in Gaza

Daniel Edelson, New York, Itamar Eichner | 06.09.25

Hamas rewriting response to US ceasefire proposal as Washington pushes for breakthrough

Source familiar with details of negotiations told Ynet that Hamas is trying to make its response to the outline 'more positive'; Senior Hamas official: 'We will not agree to anything that does not include a promise to stop the war'

Einav Halabi, Lior Ben Ari, Itamar Eichner | 06.04.25

Hamas signals willingness for talks, but Israel sees no real shift

Despite public claims of readiness to negotiate, Israeli officials say Hamas’ demands contradict the American framework and reflect no genuine compromise; As military pressure grows, the IDF expands operations and revises humanitarian aid routes under mounting global scrutiny

Itamar Eichner | 06.02.25

Israel awaits Hamas response: Why a ‘yes with conditions’ may still mean ‘no’

Hamas expected to issue conditional 'yes' to Witkoff's ceasefire proposal—framing it as acceptance while attaching demands; Israel, however, is likely to view any additions as a rejection; these are the conditions Hamas is expected to raise

Ynet correspondents | 05.31.25

Hamas seeks stronger US guarantees to end war in fresh ceasefire proposal

A spokesperson for the terror group tells the Qatari-based outlet Al Jazeera that the new Witkoff framework does not include any commitment of any kind that the war would end

Einav Halabi | 05.31.25

Hamas still reviewing Witkoff proposal: 'Consulting with Palestinian factions'

Hamas says it's still discussing the deal—despite senior officials objecting to its failure to end the war

Einav Halabi | 05.30.25