Hamas, Israel

Israel "closer than ever" to close hostage deal with Hamas: Report
Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz told lawmakers that Israel is nearing a hostage deal with Hamas. Prime Minister Netanyahu echoed this, emphasizing discretion. While details are scarce, the potential deal reportedly involves a phased approach and excludes a complete end to hostilities.
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
US president-elect Donald Trump also said he had a ‘very good talk’ with Israel’s prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu
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.
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 Minister Says 'Not Been This Close To A Deal' On Gaza Hostages
Israeli negotiators have "not been this close to an agreement" for the release of hostages in Gaza since the November 2023 truce in the war between Israel and Hamas, Defence Minister Israel Katz said on Monday.
Senior Hamas official: 'Closer than ever to reaching hostage deal'
"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.

Trump, Israel and Netanyahu

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, Trump up pressure for deal, IDF destroys Hamas command center
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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 ...
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 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 ...