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14 remaining hostages in 1st phase of Gaza deal, remains of the dead to be identified

Explainer: Bodies of four to be delivered by Hamas to the Red Cross before tranfer to Israel for positive identification; Cabinet convenes to discuss cease-fire's second phase including an end to the war and return of all live hostages

Moran Azulay, Shilo Freid | 02.18.25

Yarden Bibas defies Hamas, fights for his wife and children’s fate

Despite claims his wife and children killed, ex-hostage clings to hope, inspiring those around him; other freed hostages, like Eli Sharabi, face devastating realities, while families demand urgent action to bring all remaining hostages home without delay

Ynet correspondents | 02.17.25

Rescued hostage Noa Argamani invites Trump Mideast envoy to Nova massacre memorial in Miami

Steve Witkoff tells crowd US intends to succeed in Phase II of cease-fire deal as it did in Phase I and bring all hostages home, says US president holds hostage plight close to his heart; 'We will not leave anybody behind'

Daniel Edelson, New York | 02.17.25

וולודימיר זלנסקי, דונלד טראמפ, ולדימיר פוטין

Trump's direct talks with Russia on end to war could sideline Ukraine, Europe

US president sending envoys to Saudi Arabia for direct talks with Russian officials and it is not clear if Europe and Ukraine will have a seat at the table in discussions to end the three-year-long war; There are concerns in Kyiv and other European capitals that the Trump administration wants a quick resolution to the conflict with minimum input from Europe

AP | 02.17.25

מסיבת עיתונאים של ראש הממשלה בנימין נתניהו ונשיא ארה"ב דונלד טראמפ

Trump: Hostages have to come back now but Netanyahu can do what he wants

US president says he had given Israel the freedom to decide how to respond and claimed that his threat alone caused terror group to walk back its announcement that the deal was off

Daniel Edelson, New York | 02.17.25

Witkoff says Phase 2 of Gaza deal 'is absolutely going to begin'

U.S. special envoy says phase two includes return of 19 live IDF soldiers among others and while it contemplates an end of the war it also contemplates Hamas not being involved in Gaza; Netanyahu sends delegation to Cairo for talks, summons cabinet

Moran Azulay | 02.16.25

Trump administration talks with the Kremlin spark Ukrainian fears of exclusion

White House officials meet Russian representatives in Saudi Arabia to discuss ending the war in Ukraine; Ukrainian leaders worry about being sidelined in talks that could lead to agreements lacking strong security guarantees and mean territorial concessions for Kyiv

Ynet | 02.16.25

Trump says discussed ending Ukraine war with Putin. Zelensky; 'No more lives should be lost!'

President praises Russian counterpart in social media post says the leaders agreed to work together and conduct visits; Zelensky says conversation with US president 'highly significant'

ynet correspondents, News Agencies | 02.12.25

Jewish convert and the Star of David ring that sparked controversy: Meet Morgan Ortagus

In 2016, US deputy Mideast envoy criticized Trump’s foreign policy but later became supporter; announcing her appointment, Trump remarked, 'I hope she learned her lesson'; Ortagus has strong ties to top Trump allies, including Kushner and Rubio

Tzippy Shmilovitz, Itamar Eichner | 02.10.25

Trump's Gaza plan pushed to fore after envoy Witkoff visit to Netzarim Corridor

The Mideast envoy's description reportedly was turning point leading U.S. president to float his plan during news conference; some administration officials hope this will die off slowly, say no discussions was held in advance of the announcement

ynet | 02.06.25

No guarantee Gaza cease-fire will hold, Trump says

President tells reporters it is complicated; Netanyahu to meet Trump envoy Steve Witkoff to begin negotiations on the second phase of the cease-fire deal but has not sent a delegation to meet with mediators

Daniel Edelson, New York, Reuters | 02.03.25

Trump to view clip of Hamas atrocities at Witkoff's urging

Envoy saw the film with images filmed by Hamas terrorists during their atrocities, when on a visit to Israel last week; officials say he was shaken and shocked and believed the president must also see the material

Itamar Eichner | 02.03.25

Netanyahu in US as phase 2 hostage release negotiations begin: These are Israel's levers of pressure

From humanitarian aid to the withdrawal from the Netzarim Corridor: The prime minister is in Washington and will meet with Mideast envoy Witkoff to begin negotiations for phase two of the deal; Even after the opening of the Rafah crossing and the return of Gazans to the northern Gaza Strip, Israel still has leverage in case of future violations by Hamas; This is Netanyahu's schedule for the week

Itamar Eichner, Washington | 02.03.25

Former hostage Daniella Gilboa reflects on captivity and return: 'I never lost faith'

Freed hostage Daniella Gilboa recounts the terror of October 7 and her months in captivity, describing the moment of her abduction and the faith that kept her going

Bar Zaga, Eitan Glickman | 02.02.25

Trump, Netanyahu to meet at White House next week

The Israeli premier will be the first foreign leader Trump meets with since he took office; The U.S. president is also expected to invite Netanyahu to dinner at the White House; His envoy, Steve Witkoff, is set to touch down in Israel to speak with Netanyahu, and will also visit Netzarim Corridor in Gaza before the start of negotiations on next phase of cease-fire; However, concern swirls around possible influence of Qatari authorities on Witkoff, over past business ties with Doha

Itamar Eichner | 01.28.25

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