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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 | 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 | 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 | 03.25.25

משפחות החטופים מכריזות על 500 דקות צום ברחבת הכנסת תוך הצגת מיצג מחאה

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 | 03.24.25

U.S. President Donald Trump, Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei

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 | 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 | 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 | 03.22.25

U.S. envoy says Gaza war could end in dialogue

Steve Witkoff says Hamas leaders are not as ideological as thought and since they want to survive, a deal with them is possible but their desire to remain in control of Gaza is not an option

Daniel Edelson, New York | 03.22.25

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

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