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Hostage talks falter: Israel refuses Hamas demands for guarantees, recalls delegation

As indirect negotiations stall, Hamas pushes for UN resolution and U.S. guarantees; Israel pulls entire team from Doha, warning deal possible only if Hamas accepts Witkoff outline

Itamar Eichner | 05.22.25

ראש ממשלת קטאר מוחמד בן עבד א-רחמן אאל ת'אני

'We have not been able to bridge the gap': Qatar says Israel-Hamas hostage talks hit dead end

Qatar PM blames Israel for breakdown in ceasefire negotiations, citing 'irresponsible, aggressive behavior' and politicization of talks; says Israel seeks partial deal, while Hamas demands comprehensive agreement

Lior Ben Ari | 05.20.25

Witkoff says uranium enrichment 'red line' for US in any Iran deal

Trump's Mideast envoy also says he is optimistic about negotiations and thinks the parties will hold talks again in Europe this week

Reuters | 05.18.25

Officials voice 'cautious optimism' as ceasefire talks in Qatar continue

Senior sources say there has been 'slight progress' in discussions aimed at ending war, with Netanyahu holding marathon meetings with U.S. envoy Witkoff and negotiations team

Itamar Eichner, Sivan Hilaie | 05.18.25

Netanyahu says Doha talks include end to war, release of all hostages

In a statement, the Prime Minister's Office says Netanyahu instructed the negotiating team sent to Qatar to 'exhaust every possibility' to reach a deal

Itamar Eichner | 05.18.25

Trump says does not know if Netanyahu able to bring about release of hostages

Israeli officials say Trump envoy Witkoff has given up on efforts to secure a six-week ceasefire and release of some hostages; one official says negotiations likely not to advance while IDF prepares expanded offensive on the Strip

Itamar Eichner, Elisha Ben Kimon | 05.16.25

סמ״ר עידן אלכסנדר במפגש המרגש עם משפחתו בנקודת הקליטה הראשונית

'You're safe now' a mother's first words to a son, finally free captivity | Watch

Yael Alexander handed a phone to speak to Edan, no longer a hostage of Hamas after 584 days, thanks to American efforts; 'I'm waiting for you. I love you, You're beautiful.'

Lihi Gordon, Or Hadar | 05.16.25

IDF intensifies strikes on Gaza ahead of expanded offensive as ceasefire talks falter

Palestinians report over 100 killed or missing in overnight strikes focused on northern Gaza; hostage families warn Israel risks missing critical chance for a deal

Elisha Ben Kimon, Einav Halabi | 05.16.25

US-backed Gaza relief fund gets Israeli green light

Initiative to deliver food, water and medical supplies to 1.2 million Gazans gets green light from Jerusalem and is set to begin work by the end of the month, despite criticism from UN and aid groups

Daniel Edelson, New York | 05.15.25

Hostage deal, Abraham Accords and Saudi ties: US ramps up pressure on Israel

Israel faces growing tension over stalled hostage talks in Doha, as Trump’s ceasefire push clashes with Israeli war aims and Netanyahu weighs diplomatic gains against coalition demands

Itamar Eichner, Lior Ben Ari | 05.15.25

הדלקת מדורות בהפגנה להחזרת החטופים בדרך בגין

Deadlock in hostage deal negotiations: Witkoff pressures Netanyahu, examines other proposals

Israeli negotiators led by Shin Bet deputy head continues talks in Qatar, accompanied by Witkoff and Boehler; US envoy tried to convince Netanyahu to expand the mandate for the delegation, and is reviewing additional proposals, including phased hostage releases a; Al Jazeera: Witkoff meets with officials in Qatar and with families of hostage

Itamar Eichner, Lior Ben Ari | 05.14.25

עידן אלכסנדר נפגש עם בני משפחתו לראשונה בבית החולים איכילוב

Bound with a bag over his head, and stuck in a collapsed tunnel: Freed hostage Edan Alexander describes captivity

Soldier said that first few days in Gaza were 'hell'; Senior Hamas officials held him and defined him as an 'asset' and he was updated on developments in the war and watched his family's interviews; Witkoff gave him an emotional gift in the hospital

Lihi Gordon | 05.14.25

סטיב וויטקוף ואדם בוהלר סיימו לפני זמן קצר פגישה עם מטה המשפחות להחזרת החטופים

'Committed to bringing everyone home': Witkoff, Boehler head to Doha for hostage talks

Ahead of trip, US envoys tell hostage families Edan Alexander’s release could be a first step, with chances now ‘higher’ for others

Itamar Eichner | 05.13.25

Better chance for release of all remaining hostages in Gaza, US official says

Family says planned trip to Qatar to meet with Trump is not on the table given the Israeli-American soldier's medical condition after nearly 600 days in Hamas captivity

Shilo Freid, Yossi Yehoshua, Itamar Eichner, Lior Ben Ari | 05.13.25

Haredi investors partner with Steve Witkoff in $245 million Beit Shemesh land deal

Ultra-Orthodox investors Avi and Eli Schron, alongside Teddy Lichtschein, lead a $245 million land purchase in Beit Shemesh; project faces zoning challenges, legal disputes and demands for public infrastructure in the rapidly growing city

Amitai Gazit, Calcalist | 05.12.25

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