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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

הדלקת מדורות בהפגנה להחזרת החטופים בדרך בגין

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

Israel doubts Hamas will release more than handful of hostages, dead or alive

Senior Israeli officials warn that if fighting resumes, it will be intense and include targeted strikes on senior Hamas members accused of stealing aid, but the Security Cabinet has yet to approve a return to war

Itamar Eichner, Einav Halabi | 03.03.25

Gaza standoff: Netanyahu and Hamas' high-stakes cease-fire gamble

Analysis: Israel’s strategy of military threats, US backing, enclave's internal unrest—all pressure terror group to accept Witkoff proposal; as Arab states poised to push post-war plan, Hamas must choose: compromise or escalation

Ron Ben-Yishai | 03.02.25

Israel halts humanitarian aid to Gaza, closes all border crossings

Government says move comes after Hamas refused to accept Witkoff framework for continuing negotiations; decision made in coordination with US; Hamas accuses Israel of deciding to starve people of Gaza

Itamar Eichner, Yoav Zitun, Einav Halabi | 03.02.25

Israel backs US cease-fire plan for Ramadan and Passover, accuses Hamas of rejecting proposal; will fighting resume?

Proposal put forward by Witkoff calls for release of half remaining hostages upfront and rest if permanent truce reached; 'If Hamas changes its position, Israel will immediately engage in negotiations to finalize the Witkoff framework'

Itamar Eichner, Yoav Zitun | 03.02.25

Israel-Hamas cease-fire talks: interim deal, renewed fighting or Hamas escalating demands?

Israel readies a delegation for hostage deal talks, but Trump envoy warns of Middle East volatility; Hamas demands a higher price for additional hostage releases without ending the war, while uncertainty looms over the Philadelphi Corridor withdrawal deadline

Itamar Eichner | 02.27.25

Inside the talks: Can the hostage deal be rescued?

Explainer: Israel delaying release of 620 Palestinian prisoners to pressure Hamas to expedite return of hostage remains and halt public ceremonies; talks continue on extending deal into Ramadan

Itamar Eichner, Einav Halabi, Ron Crissy | 02.24.25

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

US envoy Witkoff to visit Middle East this week in bid for deal's 2nd phase

Trump’s envoy says US administration interested in seeing all hostages come out of Gaza while advancing talks; Israel aims to extend deal's first phase instead of ending war

Itamar Eichner | 02.23.25

Israel's dilemmas ahead of the hostage's deal possible second phase

Netanyahu hold security assessment alongside security officials trying to ensure release of all Israeli hostages; while Hamas seeks deal's second phase, Israeli interests align with extended first phase

Itamar Eichner | 02.22.25

Hamas seeks one-time hostage exchange amid cease-fire talks

Terror group accuses Israel of delaying second phase talks in 'attempt to evade agreement'; Hamas demands full cease-fire, Israeli withdrawal and prisoner releases, while Israel insists on Gaza's demilitarization and Hamas leaders' exile

Einav Halabi | 02.22.25

סגן נשיא ארה"ב ג'יי די ואנס נואם בוועידת הביטחון במינכן

Vance to hostage families: 'Trump's going to fight every single day to bring them home'

'You need a president who is able to pick up the phone and say: ‘You’ve got to bring these people home,' US VP tells CPAC; Witkoff says president's Gaza plan not about evicting Palestinians, but create better future for them

Reuters, Daniel Edelson, New York | 02.20.25

Senior official accuses Mossad, Shin Bet chiefs for 'only making concessions' in hostage negotiations

The unamed official claimed that the change in the negotiating team removing security chiefs and replacing them with allied minister directly resulted in the planned release of six hostages on Saturday

Itamar Eichner | 02.19.25

ראש הממשלה בנימין נתניהו נפגש עם נשיא ארה"ב דונלד טראמפ

March Madness: Israel, Trump and the Gaza gamble

Opinion: As Israeli leaders weigh the next phase of the war, US president’s escalating rhetoric and the fragile hostage deal are forcing tough decisions in Jerusalem

Amit Segal | 02.18.25

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