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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

עקורים מחכים לחזרה לצפון הרצועה, ציר נצרים

Thousands sleep outdoors as passage to the north delayed | Israel askes Trump to intervene

Israeli officials say the sooner Arbel Yahoud is released the sooner Gazans would be allowed to return to the northern parts of the Strip; IDF Arabic language spokesperson posts urgent warning to stay away from Netzarim until further notice

ynet | 01.26.25

נתניהו, טראמפ, חמינאי, נתנז איראן תקיפה באזור ביטחוני בסוריה

Trump says he hopes to solve Iran issue without an Israeli strike

President says would be nice to avoid an attack by Israel, does not confirm reports that Steve Witkoff would be appointed to head efforts; says cease-fire deal in Gaza should hod or there would be problems

Daniel Edelson, New York | 01.24.25

Trump to appoint Mideast envoy Witkoff to handle the Iran portfolio

Before reactivating 'maximum pressure' campaign against the Islamic Republic's nuclear program, Trump plans to examine whether he can reach a diplomatic settlement with Iran, the Financial Times reports; Trump: 'It would be nice if the Iranian issue could be resolved, without Israel attacking military facilities on its territory'

Ynet | 01.23.25

Trump envoy plans to visit Gaza, mulls relocation for Gazans to help rebuild

Steve Witkoff considers visiting Gaza regularly to resolve issues during the implementation of the deal, NBC reports; Will Gazans live in Indonesia until Gaza is rebuilt?

Ynet | 01.19.25

Report: Trump envoy told Netanyahu to make hostage deal or 'we pack up and leave'

Steve Witkoff delivers 'stark message' from Trump to Netanyahu, prompting PM to instruct Israeli negotiation team to head to Qatar and strike agreement; envoy reportedly said Trump 'has been a great friend of Israel and now it’s time to be a friend back'

Daniel Edelson, New York | 01.18.25

Northern Gaza campaign and post-war plans: How Trump’s leverage shapes war

Commentary: Netanyahu believes sustained military pressure key to compelling Hamas into negotiations, as terror group fears Israel might annex northern Gaza; Trump holds leverage over both Hamas and PM, including pressure to accept PA role in post-war Gaza

Ron Ben-Yishai | 01.12.25

Netanyahu to meet Trump's Mideast envoy amid hostage negotiation developments

Witkoff arrives in Israel on surprise visit with optimism deal could be soon finalized; sources say agreement 90% complete, but disagreements persist over transitioning from humanitarian stage to subsequent phases of deal

Itamar Eichner | 01.11.25

Trump's Middle East envoy warns of consequences if Gaza hostages not released soon

'Listen to what the president has got to say. It's not a pretty day if they're not released,' Witkoff says at UAE conference after president-elect warns there would be 'hell to pay'

Reuters | 12.09.24

ראש הממשלה ממשלה ביבי בנימין נתניהו, נשיא מצרים עבד אל-פתאח א-סיסי , רצועת עזה

Egypt reveals new Gaza cease-fire proposal: Withdrawal from Rafah and 60-day trial period

Cairo proposes that IDF forces remain in Gaza during the first 60 days, while hostages are exchanged for terrorists; Rafah Crossing into Egypt will be under the control of the Palestinian Authority

Smadar Peri | 12.05.24

Meet Trump's new Mideast envoy

Steve Witkoff, a real estate mogul with a reputation as a savvy negotiator, has been a close friend of Donald Trump for decades and is expected to enjoy direct access to the incoming president

Tzippy Shmilovitz, New York | 11.23.24

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