Israel, Gaza and Hamas

Israel and Hamas inch closer to Gaza ceasefire but gaps persist
Gaza Israel and Hamas are inching closer to a deal to pause their 15-month war in Gaza and enact a hostages-for-prisoners swap, sources with direct knowledge of the negotiations told The National on Wednesday.
Israel’s Military Pounds Gaza as Pressure Mounts for Cease-fire
Gaza’s health ministry said that 88 people had been killed over the past day. Israeli and Hamas officials have been holding indirect cease-fire talks via mediators in Qatar.
Hamas and Israel: New Efforts for Ceasefire in Qatar
Hamas has resumed indirect ceasefire talks with Israel in Doha, Qatar. Senior official Basem Naim emphasized the group's commitment to reaching a lasting agreement. The discussions focus on achieving a permanent ceasefire and the withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza.
Israeli Strikes Kill Dozens in Gaza as US Pushes for Ceasefire
Israeli military strikes across Gaza killed at least 22 people on Wednesday, Palestinian medics said, as the U.S. stepped up efforts to overcome sticking points between Israel and Hamas to reach a ceasefire to end the war.
Hurdles remain as Israel and Hamas once again inch toward ceasefire
Both Israel and Hamas are under pressure from outgoing U.S. President Joe Biden and President-elect Donald Trump to reach a deal before the Jan. 20 inauguration. But the sides have come close before,
Israel Recovers Bodies of One or More Hostages Taken by Hamas in Gaza
Israel's defense minister said Wednesday that troops have recovered the bodies of one hostage from Gaza and is verifying another possible body.
Hamas and Israel are negotiating the release of hostages from Gaza
Israel and Hamas are eyeing a hostage release and ceasefire deal before Donald Trump's inauguration. Copyright 2025 NPR
Trump Middle East envoy predicts 'good things' to announce on Gaza hostages before inauguration
President-elect Donald Trump's Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff said on Tuesday he hopes to have good things to report about ...
Israel army says body of Gaza hostage retrieved from underground tunnel
The body was found as international mediators kept up a push for a ceasefire and hostage release deal The Israeli military ...
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Hamas says Israel demands release of ‘all’ hostages in Doha talks
Israel presented a new proposal through mediators in Doha, demanding the release of all Israeli hostages in exchange for an ...
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Mossad Chief Delays Doha Visit amid Prisoner Swap Talks – UPDATED
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken expresses confidence in a near-term Gaza ceasefire and prisoner exchange.
Netanyahu Authorises Israel Negotiators To Continue Doha Hostage Talks: Office
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu authorised Israeli negotiators to continue talks in Doha on a hostage release, his office ...
Benjamin Netanyahu approves delegation to resume hostage negotiations in Doha, Qatar
The prime minister’s office announced on Thursday the approval of a new Israeli delegation to continue hostage negotiations ...
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Israel says Hamas has not given 'status of hostages' it says ready to free
Israel said Monday that Hamas had not yet provided the status of 34 hostages the group declared it was ready to release in ...
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As Israeli delegation sets off for Doha, Israeli official tells i24NEWS 'optimism would be premature'
Serious differences on key issues including the release of hostages on humanitarian grounds and control over the Philadelphi ...
Trump envoy says president-elect is ‘driving’ Gaza hostage talks
Donald Trump threatened to unleash “hell” if the Hamas hostages are not released soon, as Biden officials note “constructive” ...
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Pope calls situation in Gaza 'very serious and shameful'
Pope Francis has stepped up his recent criticisms of Israel's military campaign in Gaza, calling the humanitarian situation ...