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חצי חצאים א-סיסי נשיא מצרים ו ביבי בנימין נתניהו

Israeli delegation in Cairo for talks on hostage release deal

Netanyahu's office gives no further details after announcing its delegation is meeting with Egyptian officials in efforts to secure a hostage release deal; Earlier Witkoff says Hamas should learn from the US strikes on Houthis in Yemen

Yuval Karni | 03.16.25

סטיב וויטקוף שליחו של נשיא ארה"ב דונלד טראמפ למזרח התיכון במהלך שיחות בסעודיה על עתיד אוקראינה מול גורמים ברוסיה

Witkoff threatens Hamas after 'unacceptable response' in negotiations, says says 'consider what US did to the Houthis'

Envoy says attacks on Houthi targets in Yemen 'should inform Hamas of where the U.S. stands in terms of its tolerance level for terror actions'

ynet | 03.16.25

הדלקת מדורות בהפגנה להחזרת החטופים בדרך בגין

Washington admits Hamas talks backfired—now a secret deadline looms

As Hamas refuses to release more than one live hostage, US now views past negotiations as a mistake; Witkoff sets secret deadline, while mediators propose deal for 11 live hostages, 16 bodies and cease-fire extension; Netanyahu weighs military action

Itamar Eichner | 03.15.25

מבצע "עוטף בגין" - מחאה למען החטופים בשער בגין, הקריה

Gaza cease-fire holds as hostage talks stall—what’s next?

Netanyahu to convene security assessment as negotiations in Doha continue without breakthrough; officials warn Hamas using ongoing truce to rebuild military capabilities and tighten control over Gaza’s civilian population

Ron Crissy | 03.15.25

Witkoff: Hamas demands for hostage deal are 'unrealistic'

Steve Witkoff, the President's envoy to the Middle East, warned on Friday evening that Hamas is making 'unrealistic' demands behind the scenes, accusing it of gambling on time being in its favor while failing to meet critical deadlines

Daniel Edelson, New York, Yael Ciechanover | 03.14.25

Steve Witkoff, Benjamin Netanyahu, Khalil al-Hayya,

Netanyahu under pressure as Trump links hostage deal to his vision for a new Middle East

Analysis: Officials say Witkoff is committed to the release of all hostages but understands Netanyahu's political situation; the prime minister's refusal to proceed to phase 2 could disrupt the U.S. plan for the region that includes normalization with Saudi Arabia

Itamar Eichner | 03.13.25

וולודימיר זלנסקי, דונלד טראמפ, ולדימיר פוטין

Russia criticizes US cease-fire idea for Ukraine as Putin plays hardball

Moscow's advances along front in recent months and Trump's attempt to strike peace deal to end three-year-old conflict have raised fears that Kyiv, which was backed by the West, could lose the war

Reuters | 03.13.25

Arab states to continue talks with Trump envoy on Egypt's Gaza plan

Foreign ministers say consultations and coordination on proposal would continue with Witkoff as 'basis for reconstruction efforts'

Reuters | 03.12.25

Officials cite 'progress' in hostage talks, Israeli delegation remains in Doha

Mediators suggest compromise: small, possibly very limited, initial releases to create momentum for further negotiations in the coming days

Itamar Eichner | 03.12.25

U.S. shifts stance on hostage deal, from ‘all or nothing’ to phased releases

Jerusalem prioritizes release of injured hostages; terror group resists disarmament, while families voice frustration over delays; Witkoff pushes for deal, with negotiations focusing on temporary cease-fire extension in exchange for releases

Itamar Eichner | 03.11.25

Adam Boehler, Donald Trump, Benjamin Netanyahu

Israeli negotiators head to Doha and will be joined by Witkoff, who warns: 'We need deadlines'

Israeli delegation will arrive in Doha, where it will discuss with the mediators the framework proposed by Trump's envoy- who claims that an approach needs to be changed in order to release the hostages; Hamas has been adamant in its refusal and is making it clear now that it is interested in moving to Phase II, which includes ending the war: 'threats of war will not work'

Itamar Eichner, Einav Halabi | 03.10.25

Israeli delegation to leave for cease-fire talks in Qatar as Hamas official tells of disagreements with US

Israel will send a delegation to Doha on Monday to advance hostage release talks, following an invitation from Egypt and Qatar, with U.S. support; This follows rising tensions over U.S.-Hamas talks, which Israel fears are bypassing it; Hamas, meanwhile, demands new terms for any cease-fire extension, including the release of hundreds of prisoners, including lifers; U.S. talks with Hamas have further strained relations, with Israel seeking veto rights over prisoner releases.

Itamar Eichner, Einav Halabi, Daniel Edelson, New York | 03.09.25

France, Germany, Italy, and Britain back Arab Gaza reconstruction plan

European ministers say proposal presents a 'realistic path' and promises 'swift and sustainable improvement' to enclave; also emphasize Hamas must not play any role in post-war Gaza

News Agencies | 03.08.25

'Trump is fed up': US talks with Hamas and the American timetable for a return to fighting in Gaza

Fears of the cease-fire deal's collapse are growing and Trump is losing patience after meeting with returned hostages; 'We are having discussions with Hamas. We are helping Israel in those discussions,' Trump told reporters; Witkoff clarified: 'We don't think Hamas has acted sensibly so far'

Itamar Eichner, Einav Halabi, Daniel Edelson, New York | 03.07.25

Hostage deal talks have reached a deadlock: This is what could happen

Mediators have informed Israel that Hamas is refusing to show flexibility or engage in talks based on the framework proposed by the U.S. envoy to the region. While fighting in Gaza could resume as early as next week, officials in Jerusalem hope that a series of measures currently under consideration will ultimately push Hamas toward compromise

Itamar Eichner | 03.05.25

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