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Decisions are made in Washington and Jerusalem falls in line - and the rare visit to the Kirya

Vance will land in Israel for the first time since being elected VP, and will watch Gaza from screens in Israel's defense HQ; Witkoff and Kushner met with the head of the Intelligence Directorate and discussed the implementation of the ceasefire with Hamas; The cabinet will convene for the first time since the deal was approved, and Israeli officials admit: It is the American line that dictates reality

Itamar Eichner | 10.21.25

הרמטכ״ל, רב-אלוף אייל זמיר בסיור ברצועת עזה ביחד עם השליחים האמריקנים סטיב וויטקוף וג'ראד קושנר

Witkoff's connection to a senior Hamas official, and '50 years of stupid word games': the ceasefire's backroom diplomacy

In an interview with '60 Minutes', Trump's envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner spoke about the days leading up to the ceasefire deal and the turning points; In Cairo, Witkoff met with Khalil al-Hayya and expressed condolences for the son killed in the attack in Doha: 'two human beings showing vulnerability with each other'; And the apology call that was forced on Netanyahu: ' it needed to happen'

ynet | 10.20.25

תיעוד מתקיפת תשתיות טרור של ארגון הטרור חמאס

Israel resumes ceasefire enforcement after Rafah attacks, US pressure tempers response

Following deaths of two soldiers in Gaza, Netanyahu orders renewed strikes on Hamas targets but pledges restraint; Washington intervenes to keep aid flowing and prevent collapse of the fragile US-brokered truce; Trump envoys to visit Israel

Yoav Zitun, Itamar Eichner | 10.19.25

סגן נשיא ארה"ב ג'יי די ואנס מגיש מהבית הלבן את הפודקאסט של צ'רלי קירק אחרי שנרצח 15 בספטמבר

US Vice President J.D. Vance to visit Israel next week as Trump envoy Witkoff returns to region

Vice President J.D. Vance is expected to make his first visit to Israel since taking office; Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff will also return to the region to discuss the next phase of the Gaza deal and recovery of hostages’ remains

Itamar Eichner | 10.18.25

סטיב וויטקוף וג'ארד ואיוונקה קושנר נשאו תפילה בכותל המערבי להצלחת העסקה

Elegant, modest, serious: Ivanka Trump's wardrobe in Israel

Ivanka Trump’s visit to Israel featured elegant, modest outfits - black dresses and tailored suits - that reflected the solemn tone of her trip and resonated with the Israeli public

Ynet | 10.12.25

סטיב וויטקוף, ג'ארד קושנר, ואיוונקה טראמפ בעצרת בכיכר החטופים

Sleepless nights inside the ‘Billionaire Bunker’: How Kushner and Witkoff sealed the Israel-Hamas deal

New details reveal how Trump aides forged the landmark Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal from Kushner’s $32 million Miami mansion, urging Netanyahu to 'stay positive' before flying to Egypt to finalize the pact

Itamar Eichner | 10.12.25

'I dreamed of this — soon the hostages will be home,' Witkoff says at Hostages Square

US envoy Steve Witkoff, joined by Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump, addressed a crowd of about 400,000 at Tel Aviv’s Hostages Square, praising Israel’s strength and unity ahead of the expected return of hostages; Witkoff spoke of hope and courage, Kushner reflected on October 7 as 'a shattering day' and hailed Israelis for choosing 'to be exceptional,' while Ivanka Trump closed the rally with a message of faith, saying, 'The president sees you, hears you, and stands with you — always'

ynet Global | 10.11.25

Witkoff and CENTCOM chief tour Gaza post to verify IDF's withdrawal under ceasefire deal

US envoy and CENTCOM chief Gen. Bradley Cooper tour IDF outpost in Gaza to verify Israel’s withdrawal as part of Trump-brokered ceasefire, while officials say Hamas may begin releasing hostages as early as Sunday

Itamar Eichner | 10.11.25

Kushner, Witkoff pray at Western Wall; ex-hostage to partner: 'Just a little longer, you’ll be home'

Jared Kushner and US envoy Steve Witkoff prayed at Jerusalem’s Western Wall ahead of Monday’s expected hostage release; Families expressed hope as captivity survivors and relatives shared emotional reunions across Israel

Itamar Eichner, Lihi Gordon | 10.10.25

Gaza ceasefire officially goes into effect after Israel approves hostage deal

Hostages expected Monday or Tuesday in exchange for 250 terrorists serving life; US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner entered the session briefly amid fierce objections from Itamar Ben-Gvir

Itamar Eichner, Lior Ben Ari, Einav Halabi | 10.10.25

דונלד טראמפ מרקו רוביו בית לבן שלום מזרח תיכון מגעים מו"מ משא ומתן קהיר מצרים פתק

Red carpet, Knesset speech and tight security: Israel prepares for Trump visit

Kushner and Witkoff set to arrive overnight following hostage deal announcement, with Trump expected in days; plans include address to parliament and possible meeting with freed hostages, though overnight stay in Israel remains unclear

Itamar Eichner | 10.09.25

White House: Gaza ceasefire talks at 'critical stage'; first-phase deal nearing, Israeli official says

Official describes talks as 'cautiously optimistic,' while senior US official says deal could come 'soon'; Saudi report highlights proposed Israeli revisions and 'unprecedented' Arab pressure on Hamas

Itamar Eichner, Einav Halabi, Lior Ben Ari | 10.08.25

אמיר קטאר אל-ת'אני, הנשיא טראמפ והנשיא המצרי א-סיסי

Gaza ceasefire talks resume in Egypt as major gaps remain, senior US officials set to join

Talks on a US-backed Gaza ceasefire plan resumed in Egypt as Israeli and Hamas delegations meet with mediators; while early agreements were reached, key issues—including withdrawal timelines and hostage releases—remain unresolved

Lior Ben Ari, News Agencies | 10.07.25

Gaza ceasefire talks will last 'several days, if not more,' says senior official

Israeli and Hamas teams meet in Sharm el-Sheikh as Egypt and Qatar mediate discussions on Trump’s Gaza peace plan, which includes a phased IDF withdrawal and the release of 48 hostages in exchange for 250 Palestinian security prisoners

Lior Ben Ari, News Agencies | 10.06.25

Trump’s Gaza plan: corner Hamas and Netanyahu, tempt Erdogan – and use Kushner behind the scenes

Trump replaces failed Witkoff outline with sweeping new plan that upends game, dictating terms on the ground to pressure both Hamas and Netanyahu; behind the move: Kushner’s influence, major regional interests and tough compromises ahead

Itamar Eichner | 10.05.25

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