Hamas, Trump and Israel

A hostage deal by Hanukkah? Israel, U.S. and Hamas indicate unusual optimism
Rapid changes in the Middle East appear to have changed Israel-Hamas negotiations for a hostage deal, which are still not assured.
Israeli minister says hostage deal ‘closer than ever’ as Trump sends warning to Hamas
The Israeli defence minister has told lawmakers the government is “closer than ever” to closing a deal with Hamas, according to reports.Israel Katz reportedly updated Israel’s parliamentary Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee about the ongoing efforts to free the hostages being held by Hamas in Gaza.
Trump repeats warning to Hamas to release hostages soon or face consequences
President-elect Donald Trump said on Monday he had a "very good talk" with Israel's prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, about the war in Gaza and reiterated his threat that "all hell is going to break out" if Hamas does not release its hostages by Jan.
Trump says he doesn’t ‘trust’ Netanyahu — but vows to bring Israel-Hamas war to an end
President-elect Donald Trump has pledged to finalize a peace deal between Israel and Hamas and end the war in the Gaza Strip during his second term, but doesn’t place trust in anyone else to
Negotiators Say Israel and Hamas Are Inching Toward a Ceasefire Deal. This Is What It May Look Like
After months of deadlock, Israel and Hamas appear to be moving closer toward a ceasefire to end their 14-month war
Israel Katz, Hamas officials say Gaza hostage deal 'closer than ever'
"We are closer than ever to reaching a prisoner exchange deal and a ceasefire, provided that Netanyahu does not obstruct the agreement," the Hamas official said.
Faced with mounting public anger, a weakened Hamas starts to compromise
A new proposal for a 60-day pause in hostilities in Gaza and the exchange of Israeli hostages for Palestinian prisoners ...
Netanyahu Tries Again to Boost His Power After Military Wins
Restricting who runs for office in a way more likely to affect Arabs.Fresh off a series of military victories, Prime Minister ...
Netanyahu, Trump up pressure for deal, IDF destroys Hamas command center
Syria avoiding Israel conflict • IDF exposes Hamas torture footage • IDF says it has 'no intention of managing Syria' • ...
Jake Sullivan says Netanyahu 'ready to do a deal' as Hamas said to concede to Israel cease-fire demands
Hamas and Israel have signaled they may be taking more serious steps to reach a cease-fire and to secure the release of the ...
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Israeli team in Doha for Gaza truce talks; Netanyahu meets Trump’s hostage envoy
Budget passes 1st Knesset reading as Ben Gvir's party votes against over refusal to fire AG * Netanyahu trial hearing Tuesday ...
Netanyahu urges Trump to press mediators for greater hostage release - report
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has called on US President-elect Donald Trump to pressure mediators into securing the ...