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Israel accepts Witkoff framework for Gaza ceasefire, Netanyahu says; Hamas reluctant

Netanyahu meets with families of slain hostages still held by Hamas; officials say Hamas may reject deal over absence of commitment to end war

Itamar Eichner, Einav Halabi | 05.29.25

Witkoff plan: What's at stake and who decides which hostages come home first?

Israel says only one list has been submitted to mediators, dividing hostages into living and deceased; no release order has been set under the Witkoff plan or any future deal; officials stress urgency for humanitarian cases—while noting all qualify

Itamar Eichner | 05.29.25

Witkoff’s new proposal: 10 hostages and half the fallen to be released within a week

US envoy proposes 60-day Gaza ceasefire with phased hostage releases and renewed aid; talks on ending the war would run during the truce; Israel has yet to respond; plan includes pullback from Morag Corridor

Itamar Eichner | 05.29.25

Steve Witkoff, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, U.S. President Donald Trump

Witkoff: Israel to receive new hostage deal proposal soon

Trump envoy says new hostage deal draft calling for 10 releases and temporary ceasefire to be reviewed by Jerusalem; Smotrich slams proposal as 'madness'

Itamar Eichner | 05.28.25

Netanyahu says hopes to have 'something to announce' on hostages

After Hamas officials claimed they agreed to mediators' proposal for hostage deal, even the US president's special envoy said he was 'disappointed' by the terrorist organization's response; Official with PM: 'We’re hoping for news—but in the near future, not necessarily today or tomorrow'

Itamar Eichner, Einav Halabi, Lior Ben Ari | 05.26.25

Iran, US to hold new round of nuclear talks in Rome

Iran's foreign minister says fundamental differences persist with US, as Tehran signals openness to more nuclear inspections but insists on preserving uranium enrichment program

AFP | 05.23.25

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

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