Smotrich and Ben-Gvir denounce emerging deal
Ministers Smotrich and Ben-Gvir have both announced their opposition to any ceasefire plan that includes withdrawal from Gaza.
Ministers Smotrich and Ben-Gvir have both announced their opposition to any ceasefire plan that includes withdrawal from Gaza.
US, Israeli, and Qatari officials held secret talks at the White House to resolve key issues in the Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal, with significant progress made on IDF withdrawal.
Despite significant progress in Israel-Hamas talks, key issues such as humanitarian aid, IDF deployment, and prisoner releases remain contentious, delaying a final agreement.
US Special envoy says the 4 main disagreements on a ceasefire deal with Hamas have been reduced to 1.
I do not want Trump or Qatar or the UN to broker a ceasefire with Hamas. I want the savages from October 7th to surrender. Opinion.
Officials from the Hamas terrorist organization say the US and Israel are taking the current ceasefire talks more seriously than before.
Palestinian Arab source involved in ceasefire-prisoner swap negotiations predicts agreement between Israel and Hamas could be signed soon, due to direct involvement from US President Donald Trump.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrives in Washington for talks with US President Donald Trump, aiming to finalize deal with Hamas, both leaders express optimism.
The security cabinet voted late last night in favor of distributing humanitarian aid throughout the Gaza Strip, following a heated discussion that included harsh criticism of IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu suggests those threatening to leave government over deal's approval wait until end of Knesset recess, allowing time to reassess.
Hostages Families Forum warns against partial deals, calls for a comprehensive agreement to bring all 50 hostages home.
US President addresses attempts to reach a ceasefire in Gaza, says he expects /many more countries' to join Abraham Accords.
A source in the Palestinian Arab terrorist organizations told the Saudi-owned Al-Arabiya channel that Hamas is expected to deliver its response to the mediators this evening.
Sources in the Hamas terrorist organization tell Saudi media that there is flexibility to stop weapons smuggling, and perhaps also to temporarily exile commanders as part of a comprehensive ceasefire deal.
The prime minister will convene the small cabinet tonight at the Prime Minister's Office in Jerusalem to discuss the hostage deal and the continuation of the war in Gaza.
New 60-day ceasefire proposal includes phased release of hostages, IDF withdrawal from Gaza, and international guarantees, aiming for a permanent agreement.
The Hamas terrorist organization responds to the new proposal for a ceasefire and the release of hostages.
US President says he will discuss Iran and Gaza with PM Netanyahu during their meeting at the White House next week.
A new proposal submitted to Israel calls for a 60-day ceasefire, on the first day of which eight live hostages will be released and two more on the 50th day.
US President says Israeli PM also wants to end the war in Gaza, which will be a topic of conversation during their meeting next week.
Hamas seeks protection for its leaders, control over Gaza’s civil administration, senior Arab source claims. Hamas denies report.
Hamas sources say serious negotiations ongoing in Cairo and Doha to reach a ceasefire in Gaza, full agreement may take two to three weeks.
Efforts resume to renew talks for ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, with coordination from Qatar and new proposals expected in the coming days.
US President says at NATO summit that he does not believe Iran was able to move material to a safer location prior to the American airstrikes on its nuclear facilities.
After suffering humiliating losses on the battlefield, Iran knew it could not survive the wrath of Trump. Iran begged for a ceasefire. It was essentially a complete surrender. Analysis.
Saudi media reports renewed momentum in Gaza ceasefire negotiations; US President Trump says Iran strike may aid hostage release.
The Prime Minister updated that all objectives of Operation Rising Lion have been achieved, and the ceasefire with Iran announced by President Trump came into effect this morning.
WSJ President Ronald S. Lauder states that 'if both parties agree and the calm holds, it will be truly historic' after Trump's ceasefire announcement.
How Israel gave the USA the perfect beta for testing its bunker buster bombs and for testing the new world order. Opinion.
Iran launched a ballistic missile at Israel, violating the ceasefire between the two countries just hours after it began.
A cease fire that does not deal with the underlying causes of the conflict is bound to fail. Negotiations with Iran that do not begin with one question - do you repudiate your fantasy of destroying Israel? - are a waste of time. Opinion.
US eyes Iran talks this week as Witkoff and Araghchi may meet amid rising tensions, nuclear concerns, and escalating Israeli-Iranian hostilities
At G-7 Summit, President Trump urges Iran to negotiate “before it’s too late,” citing Tehran’s failure to act during 60-day deadline amid war with Israel.
Tehran signals immediate desire for diplomacy through Arab intermediaries as Israeli campaign targets nuclear and military assets.
Amid reports of a deal that would include a ceasefire, wounded soldiers who fought in the war are calling on the prime minister to continue the fighting until Hamas is defeated.
Israeli officials with knowledge of the hostage and ceasefire negotiations say they have not yet collapsed and efforts are being made to bridge the gaps with the terror organization.
After Hamas responds to latest proposal from Trump envoy for a 60-day ceasefire and hostage deal with new demands that are far from the proposal, Israel prepares for further combat.
Israeli official: Hamas’ response to ceasefire plan is 'a slammed door,' with demands far from Israel’s offer. Witkoff: Hamas' response 'totally unacceptable.'
U.S. Mideast envoy Steve Witkoff's ties to Gulf state businesses raise increasing concerns about his role in the terrible ceasefire deal he proposed between Hamas and Israel, now rejected by Hamas. Opinion.
Hamas delivers conditional response to US envoy Steve Witkoff's truce plan, seeking phased hostage release and US pressure on Israel to comply.
Drop Site News reveals full text of the US "term sheet" for a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal as proposed by envoy Steve Witkoff. Hamas has yet to accept the proposal: It does not meet our demands.
US envoy Steve Witkoff’s plan includes release of nine hostages, 18 bodies, IDF pullback, and UN-managed aid to Gaza during talks to end the war.
President Trump reportedly expected to personally unveil terms of US-brokered ceasefire, as both sides agree to phased release of hostages and prisoners over 60-day truce period.
According to Arabic media, the latest US proposal features a 60-day ceasefire in which 10 living hostages and 18 bodies would be returned in 2 phases during the first week.
After receiving criticism from Steve Witkoff for its response to his proprosals, Hamas claims to have agreed with US mediators on a general framework for a deal that would see the release of 10 hostages.
US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff revealed that he will send a new proposal for a ceasefire and hostage deal later in the day to Israel and Hamas.
US President Donald Trump expected to announce Gaza ceasefire within days as part of a deal to release Israeli hostages and return of bodies, reports say.
Prime Minister al-Thani accuses Israel of derailing hostage deal and intensifying regional conflict; Jerusalem considers diplomatic downgrade in Qatar.
Leaders demand immediate halt to IDF operations in Gaza, threaten sanctions, and call for recognition of Palestinian state as part of two-state solution.
Hamas official says group remains firm on core demands in talks mediated for Gaza ceasefire, including right to armed struggle and future governance through elections.
Updated offer proposes 45-60 day ceasefire for release of 10 hostages and prisoners, with new provisions hinting at path to end the war.
New framework proposes immediate release of 10 hostages, ceasefire of up to two months; release of terrorists remains a point of contention.
Ceasefire, hostage releases, and indirect talks expected as part of emerging deal mediated in Qatar, report says.
Both Al Jazeera and Reuters are reporting that Hamas and the US are directly discussing a ceasefire and the entry of humanitarian aid into Gaza.
Hamas negotiation team rejects proposed offers and ideas based only on partial settlements and insist only on a deal that would end the war.
The head of the Houthi Supreme Political Council, Mahdi al-Mashat, warned Israelis to "remain in shelters" after agreeing to stop attacking international shipping.
Cairo-brokered ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas are reportedly making headway, though disagreements persist.
Senior Israeli source responds to proposal for five-year truce with Hamas, says Israel is trying to make the most of negotiations but its patience 'is not infinite.'
Senior Hamas delegation arrives in Cairo to discuss prisoner swap, full IDF withdrawal from Gaza.
Qatar and Egypt propose six-month ceasefire, release of terrorists, in exchange for release of all hostages.