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Trump: Iran is involved in Gaza hostage negotiations

Trump’s comments came amid ongoing efforts to broker a deal that would secure the release of hostages held by Hamas and bring a potential pause in the war in Gaza

Daniel Edelson, New York, Itamar Eichner | 06.09.25

Hamas rewriting response to US ceasefire proposal as Washington pushes for breakthrough

Source familiar with details of negotiations told Ynet that Hamas is trying to make its response to the outline 'more positive'; Senior Hamas official: 'We will not agree to anything that does not include a promise to stop the war'

Einav Halabi, Lior Ben Ari, Itamar Eichner | 06.04.25

Hamas signals willingness for talks, but Israel sees no real shift

Despite public claims of readiness to negotiate, Israeli officials say Hamas’ demands contradict the American framework and reflect no genuine compromise; As military pressure grows, the IDF expands operations and revises humanitarian aid routes under mounting global scrutiny

Itamar Eichner | 06.02.25

Israel awaits Hamas response: Why a ‘yes with conditions’ may still mean ‘no’

Hamas expected to issue conditional 'yes' to Witkoff's ceasefire proposal—framing it as acceptance while attaching demands; Israel, however, is likely to view any additions as a rejection; these are the conditions Hamas is expected to raise

Ynet correspondents | 05.31.25

Khalil al-Hayya, Steve Witkoff, Benjamin Netanyahu

Hamas seeks stronger US guarantees to end war in fresh ceasefire proposal

A spokesperson for the terror group tells the Qatari-based outlet Al Jazeera that the new Witkoff framework does not include any commitment of any kind that the war would end

Einav Halabi | 05.31.25

Hamas still reviewing Witkoff proposal: 'Consulting with Palestinian factions'

Hamas says it's still discussing the deal—despite senior officials objecting to its failure to end the war

Einav Halabi | 05.30.25

Khalil al-Hayya, Steve Witkoff, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

Hamas yet to respond: The 13 clauses of Witkoff's new hostage and ceasefire deal

Terror group continues to mull new Witkoff deal detailing new sections as part of ongoing U.S. efforts to bring about a pause to fighting in Gaza

Itamar Eichner, Einav Halabi | 05.30.25

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