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War Cabinet instructs negotiators to resume hostage deal talks

Israel's stance it won't commit to halting war not expected to change but negotiating team likely given mandate to explore new avenues; Egypt reportedly at work to restart talks

Itamar Eichner, Lior Ben-Ari | 05.23.24

'I am 8 years old, I am a Hamas hostage': IDF finds video of child hostage in Gaza

During Gaza operation, troops find video and photos of Ella and Dafna Elyakim, taken from father's home on October 7 after he was murdered along with his partner and her son, later released in hostage deal

Yael Ciechanover, Yoav Zitun | 05.19.24

Hamas demanded 12-week truce, blocking agreement

Biden administration officials say new demand, which contradicts earlier positions may be due to lack of coordination with Sinwar; Israel rejects demand insisting it constitutes de facto end of war

Ynet | 05.10.24

Israeli delegation back from Cairo as talks stall

US National Security Spokesperson said administration not backing away from support for Israel but does not believe extensive assault on Rafah, risking civilians is the way to go

Itamar Eichner, Reuters | 05.09.24

Netanyahu says Hamas position untenable, Rafah offensive continues

Netanyahu stresses Rafah operation moving forward unhindered, and that Hamas' position for a deal is too far Israel's to make it happen; Defense Minister Yoav Gallant visited the troops in the field: 'Hamas only understands force and therefore we will intensify our operation'

Itamar Eichner, Yoav Zitun | 05.07.24

מסגד ואוהלים בעיר העקורים רפיח ברצועת עזה

Israel sends delegation to Cairo to join Qatar, US and Hamas in truce talks

Delegation made up of members of the Mossad, IDF and Shin Bet will be allowed to hear the mediators and ask questions, but not be able to really negotiate any terms

Ynetnews | 05.07.24

Sinwar kicks the ball into Israel's court

Analysis: Hamas finds the Egyptian hostage deal beneficial, leaving Netanyahu to deal with the worst political conundrum he had ever known before answering

Avi Issacharoff | 05.07.24

תיעוד: כניסת כוחות צוות הקרב של חטיבה 401 למעבר רפיח בצידו העזתי

In Rafah op, Israel must be clear with Sinwar: surrender, free hostages for safe Gaza exit

Analysis: Israeli control of Rafah crossing undermines Hamas' rule in Gaza; to maintain this advantage, Israel must foster alternative leaders and make it clear that freeing hostages will spare Hamas further setbacks

Ron Ben-Yishai | 05.07.24

Hamas agrees to free just 18 hostages unless Israel ends the war, report

Among demands reported terror group refuses to commit to freeing only live hostages initially; increases demand for number of Palestinians freed and rejects notion they would be expelled to Strip

Einav Halabi, Lior Ben Ari, Itamar Eichner | 05.07.24

Talks continue, but Biden losing patience

Biden and Netanyahu talk about Rafah; Hamas warns offensive will derail hostage deal

After half-hour conversation between the two leaders, White House clarifies that an agreement is 'best way to avoid an invasion of Rafah'; Hamas threatens that ground operation 'won't be a picnic' for the IDF

Itamar Eichner, Einav Halabi | 05.06.24

Israel's War Cabinet approves first phase of Rafah operation

After residents of southern most city in Strip told to evacuate to safe zones, ministers vote unanimously in favor of operation following Hamas deadly strike on Kerem Shalom crossing and failure of hostage release negotiations

Itamar Eichner, Einav Halabi | 05.06.24

Hamas' hostage deal refusal paves way for Rafah offensive

Opinion: Breakdown of negotiations in Cairo, coupled with deadly rocket attacks that claimed IDF soldiers' lives, points unmistakably to a single course of action: the IDF must act swiftly in Rafah; The objective is clear – neutralize the terror forces stationed there to ensure the safety of the Negev's residents and secure release of the hostages

Ron Ben-Yishai | 05.06.24

Biden admin delaying weapons shipments to Israel amid Rafah considerations

In a first since October 7, US president is showing clear signs he is losing faith in the Israeli premier by delaying agreed upon munitions shipment bound to Israel, Axios reports; This comes as Israel insists the Rafah offensive must go forward, despite international efforts to advance a deal ending the war

Itamar Eichner | 05.05.24

The Israeli people want to enter Rafah, and won't give up this time

Opinion: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was wise to announce Israel won't give up on an operation in Rafah, which is what his political camp and the majority of the Israeli public wish to do

Naveh Dromi | 05.05.24

Hersh Goldberg-Polin with his mother Rachel, John Polin

Families of hostages demand PM agree to release deal with Hamas

Jon, father of hostage Hersh Polin, says families caught in midst of political games, says bringing back all hostages, dead or alive is vital for country's rehabilitation after October 7

Nir (Shoko) Cohen, Einav Halabi | 05.05.24

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