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Should Israel maintain a civilian presence in Gaza for security?

Ariel Kahana: 'Once civilians live there, you gain support internally and, at times, even externally'

Maayan Hoffman, ILTV | 12.20.24

ראש ה-CIA על הפסקת האש: "זה תלוי ברצון פוליטי של שני הצדדים"

CIA chief leaves Doha as cease-fire talks stall, report says

Disagreements over identities of hostages and Palestinian prisoners to be released, number of Israeli troops remaining in Gaza, return of displaced Gazans to north and control of border crossings blocking progress in negotiations

Daniel Edelson, New York | 12.20.24

Hamas wants 7-day truce before hostage release; Israel demands soldiers in first phase

Sources tell Lebanon outlet that the terror group cannot compile a comprehensive list of living hostages without at least a week-without fighting; but expressed optimism, stating, 'An agreement could be reached very soon'

Einav Halabi, Lior Ben Ari, Sharon Kidon | 12.19.24

Abdullah Barghouti, Marwan Barghouti and Ahmed Saadat

As part of hostage deal, Hamas demands release of Israel’s most notorious prisoners

As hostage negotiations gain momentum, reports suggest terror group will demand exile of convicted mass murderers from Israeli prisons to third countries; here are the high-profile prisoners likely to be on the list

Einav Halabi | 12.18.24

National Religious sector rabbis call for a hostage deal: 'A religious and moral duty'

Religious Zionist rabbis publish a letter urging the government to pursue a deal to bring back the hostages: 'Israel stands in a position of significant strength, which allows it to bear the painful costs necessary to bring home our brothers and sisters,' the rabbis wrote

Shilo Freid | 12.17.24

U.S. President Joe Biden at the Hanukkah reception at the White House

Biden says will not stop efforts to release hostages

Speaking at his last Hanukkah reception as president Biden says will not stop until all hostages are home; Netanyahu meets with Trump designated special envoy for hostage affairs Adam Boehler

ynet | 12.17.24

'Hostage release deal closer than ever,' defense minister says

Israel Katz tells Knesset panel Philadelphi and Netzarim corridors would not hinder deal; Hamas official says Palestinian factions showed flexibility on gradual war-ending plan and Israeli troop withdrawal

Ynet correspondents | 12.16.24

מחווה לחטופים בשמי ישראל שבוצעה על ידי טייס

Pilot draws ribbon patterns in Israeli skies in solidarity with Gaza hostages

'Even the sky wants the hostages home,' reader remarks after witnessing sight many describe as 'spectacular'; IDF says Air Force was conducting routine activity, does not confirm whether ribbons intentionally drawn

Ynet | 12.16.24

'Significant progress in hostage talks; majority in government supports deal'

Senior official says agreement will not include release of all hostages, leaving room for both sides to return to fighting; while majority of Cabinet backs deal, concerns linger Hamas could still derail it

Itamar Eichner | 12.15.24

מופיד משעל, אחיו של בכיר חמאס חאלד משעל, שוחרר מבית הכלא האמריקאי אחרי 20 שנה

Possible hostage deal? Khaled Mashal's brother released from US prison

After 16 years in prison, Mufid Abdel Qader, the half-brother of the senior Hamas leader, was released to a rehabilitation facility, possibly for a potential hostage deal

Einav Halabi | 12.13.24

דונלד טראמפ ג'ו ביידן בנימין נתניהו כוחות צה"לל בנון

7-week cease-fire: Hamas hostage deal talks continue as Sullivan visits Israel

U.S. national security advisor and Biden's Middle East envoy meet with Netanyahu and security officials to discuss war, Iran and hostage deal amid optimism that agreement close to completion

Itamar Eichner | 12.12.24

Optimistic messages and conflicting reports: 'Not there yet' on hostage deal

Senior Israeli officials have been informed that Hamas is interested in a cease-fire and hostage deal but there are still gaps, including the number of hostages who will be released in the first round; Sources familiar with the details have denied reports that Hamas lists of living hostages have been transferred to Egypt

Moran Azulay | 12.11.24

Israelis remember the victims of the Hamas massacre and the hostages still held in Gaza

Israel cautiously optimistic for hostage deal within 'a week or two'

Talks on a potential hostage deal – ramped up by Qatar, Egypt and Turkey – are intensifying, with Hamas reportedly agreeing to phased cease-fire terms; Israel remains cautious, demanding hostages' return before halting military operations

Moran Azulay, Einav Halabi | 12.09.24

Trump's Middle East envoy warns of consequences if Gaza hostages not released soon

'Listen to what the president has got to say. It's not a pretty day if they're not released,' Witkoff says at UAE conference after president-elect warns there would be 'hell to pay'

Reuters | 12.09.24

ראש הממשלה בנימין נתניהו נפגש עם משפחות חטופים

Hamas provides names of first hostages to be freed as cease-fire talks progress: report

Terror group leaders in Cairo confirm progress in talks; Palestinian factions in Gaza reveal Hamas requested lists of hostages and details about their medical conditions ahead of potential agreement

Einav Halabi | 12.09.24

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