Hamas, Israel

Hamas ‘very close to an agreement’ with Israel while key sticking points remain, official says
Hamas is “very close to an agreement” with Israel for a ceasefire in Gaza and the exchange of hostages for Palestinian prisoners, according to an official from the militant group.
Progress made in talks over Israel-Hamas ceasefire and hostage release, officials say
Three officials acknowledged progress has been made and said the coming days would be critical for ending more than 15 months of fighting that has destabilized the Middle East.
What are the main obstacles to a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of hostages?
Israel and Hamas have been holding indirect talks for more than a year aimed at ending the war in Gaza and returning scores of militant-held hostages in exchange for Palestinians imprisoned by Israel.
Israel and Hamas handed ‘final’ ceasefire draft to end Gaza war
Israel and Hamas have been presented with a “final” draft of a ceasefire agreement that would end the war in Gaza and free hostages...
Qatar hands Israel, Hamas 'final' draft of Gaza ceasefire deal, official tells Reuters
Mediator Qatar has handed Israel and Hamas a "final" draft of a ceasefire and hostage release agreement designed to end the war in Gaza, an official briefed on the negotiations told Reuters on Monday.
Israel puts Gaza ceasefire ball in Hamas's court, submits final draft of hostage deal
Amid reports that Israel has conveyed the final ceasefire-hostage release deal’s proposal to Hamas, Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar has said that ‘progress was made’ in the talks and said that the ball was in Hamas’ court.
Israel says airstrike destroys Hamas post in former Gaza school
The Israeli military said on Saturday that it conducted an airstrike that destroyed a Hamas command post in a former school complex in Jabalia in the northern Gaza Strip. There were no reports from the Israeli side of killed or injured Hamas fighters or other casualties.
Qatar hands Israel, Hamas 'final' draft of Gaza ceasefire deal
US officials are racing to reach a Gaza hostage and ceasefire deal before Mr Biden leaves office on Jan 20. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Ambassadors to Israel join rally to demand Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal
The protest comes on the same day that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he was sending the director of the Mossad foreign intelligence agency to ceasefire talks in Doha.View on euronews
Israel 'caught off guard' by Hamas flexibility in hostage deal talks
We are close to announcing an agreement and a prisoner exchange,” said a source claiming to be familiar with the negotiations, “but this hinges on Israel’s awaited response.
Hamas and Israel Near Ceasefire Agreement Amid Key Disputes
Hamas and Israel are reportedly nearing a ceasefire agreement that includes exchanging hostages for Palestinian prisoners, according to a Hamas official, CNN News reports. Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar acknowledged progress,
Qatar gives Israel, Hamas final draft of Gaza truce deal after midnight talks 'breakthrough', official says
Mediator Qatar gave Israel and Hamas a final draft of a deal to end the war in Gaza on Monday, after a midnight "breakthrough ...
Middle East latest: Gaza ceasefire talks press on in Qatar
Officials say Israel and Hamas appear to be inching closer to a phased ceasfire agreement. But a deal hasn’t been reached yet ...
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The Israel Hamas War
Our coverage includes the Hamas-led attack on Israel, the plight of hostages, how the war in Gaza has devastated the territory and left thousands dead and the flurry of international diplomacy ...
Record number of journalists dead in Gaza war
Since Hamas attacked Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, destruction and devastation in Gaza have been widespread. So has death: 45,000 people have been killed in this conflict, including more than 300 aid ...
How much more ‘hell’ can Gaza ‘pay’?
All hell will break out” in the Middle East, Donald Trump said, if the remaining hostages in Hamas captivity in Gaza are not ...
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Vance: Allowing Israel to dismantle Hamas’s last battalions is what Trump means by ‘all hell’
Allowing Israel to dismantle Hamas’s last battalions is what Trump means by ‘all hell’ appeared first on The Times of Israel.
More than 46,000 Palestinians have been killed in the Israel-Hamas war, officials say
Gaza's Health Ministry says the death toll from the Israel-Hamas war has climbed above 46,000. The ministry updated its toll ...
Israel to use withheld Palestinian tax income to pay electric co debt
Israel plans to use tax revenue it collects on behalf of the Palestinian Authority to pay the PA's nearly 2 billion shekel ...