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Steve Witkoff
Behind the scenes of the secret negotiations between the US and Hamas
Trump administration representatives met three times with senior Hamas officials in a walled compound in Qatar, and presented them with proposals for the release of Edan Alexander - without checking whether Israel was ready; These are the secret agreements, and the reason there was no deal
Ynet
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04.10.25
From Iran and Russia to the hostages: How Trump envoy Witkoff became his all-purpose point man
They met in a NYC deli in the ’80s and stayed close; now, Witkoff—who brokered the first Hamas deal for Trump—has met Putin, visited Saudi Arabia and will lead Iran talks; but can he keep the president from losing interest in the hostage issue?
Tzippy Shmilovitz
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04.09.25
Iran transfers long-range missiles to Iraqi proxies ahead of US talks, report
Pro-Iran militias receive surface-to-surface missiles for 1st time in IRGC shipment; US envoy Witkoff willing to visit Iran if direct talks to reach new nuclear deal advance, officials say
Lior Ben Ari
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04.09.25
Netanyahu caught off guard as Trump announces direct Iran talks, but Israel believes negotiations are a dud
Opinion: PM's visit to Washington was meant to focus on tariffs, but took a turn when US president, with Netanyahu beside him, announced direct talks with Tehran on its nuclear program—catching Jerusalem off guard by the public, high-level disclosure
Nadav Eyal
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04.08.25
Witkoff to head American delegation for US-Iran talks in Oman
Iranian FM Abbas Araqchi will visit Oman Saturday for mediated talks by Omani FM Badr al-Busaidi; Tehran officials say Khamenei is showing a softer stance on direct negotiations
News Agencies
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04.08.25
Report: Egypt presents new Gaza ceasefire proposal offering release of 8 hostages
Egyptian draft includes 40 to 70 days of calm, resumption of humanitarian aid to Gaza; senior Hamas delegation heading to Cairo; Netanyahu meets with US Mideast envoy ahead of summit with Trump
Lior Ben Ari, Itamar Eichner, Washington
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04.07.25
What’s on the agenda for the Netanyahu-Trump meeting in Washington?
Netanyahu to meet Trump and his envoy Witkoff amid talks of partial hostage deal as officials indicate breakthrough possible before Passover; talks will also cover Iran, US tariffs, Turkey’s role in Syria and ICC legal threats
Itamar Eichner
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04.06.25
Mideast envoy Witkoff to attend Trump-Netanyahu summit
Special envoy’s attendance—reportedly arranged in haste—indicates leaders expected to discuss situation in Gaza and stalled negotiations for release of hostages
Itamar Eichner
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04.06.25
Protests against Hamas in Gaza are no 'Arab Spring'—at least for now
Analysis: Demonstrations show rare public dissent, with calls to release hostages and end Hamas rule; though still unorganized and fading, unrest reflects deep frustration, and despite harsh crackdown, protest may erupt again in the future
Dr. Michael Milshtein
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04.02.25
Families of hostages, survivors to visit Washington as Gaza negotiations continue
Idit and Kobi Ohel, parents of captive Alon Ohel, send urgent letter to Netanyahu, saying their son is 'in real danger of dying' due to injuries sustained on October 7
Einav Halabi, Yael Ciechanover
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03.28.25
Gaza war must be focused, effective, with limited timeframe, US officials say
American officials say there is no point in dragging the offensive against Hamas out; expect Netanyahu to agree to a hostage release deal now that his coalition is secure after the budget vote
Itamar Eichner
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03.25.25
Egypt pushes deal to release 5 living hostages for ceasefire and aid to Gaza
Hamas responds positively to Egyptian proposal, official says; Cairo would reportedly require Hamas to provide detailed information on condition of all hostages—including those alive, deceased or wounded—along with photographic evidence
Einav Halabi, Itamar Eichner, news agencies
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03.24.25
Trump aims to avoid military action against Iran, US envoy says
Witkoff says president seeks diplomatic solution to Iranian nuclear ambition; Tehran dismisses talks as 'deception' while uranium enrichment and sanctions escalate
Reuters
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03.23.25
Military pressure on Hamas will bring hostages back, Israeli official says
Ophir Falk, Netanyahu's foreign policy adviser, says Israel accepted proposals from Trump special envoy Witkoff for extended truce until after Ramadan and Passover next month
Reuters
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03.22.25
As Israel renews attacks, Hamas shifts to guerrilla warfare and decentralized rule
Despite Israel intensifying Gaza offensive, Hamas terror group adapting on multiple fronts—maintaining governance under fire, relying on low-tech communications and continuing guerrilla tactics amid internal fragmentation and shifting control
Einav Halabi, Reuters
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03.22.25
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