Letters to the Editor: An Israel-Hamas cease-fire just before Trump’s presidency is no coincidence
2 months ago

Letters to the Editor: An Israel-Hamas cease-fire just before Trump’s presidency is no coincidence

LA Times  

President Biden at the White House after announcing a cease-fire deal between Israel and Hamas on Jan. 15. To the editor: So, more than 15 months after Hamas’ brutal attack on Israel, a cease-fire is reached. After all this time, President Biden now claims, “At long last, I can announce a cease-fire, and a hostage deal, has been reached between Israel and Hamas.” Sorry, Mr. President. Your cease-fire guidelines were presented months and months ago but failed to bring the two sides together.

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Ceasefire up in flames: Netanyahu's Gaza strategy and its uncertain endgame
2 days, 19 hours ago

Ceasefire up in flames: Netanyahu's Gaza strategy and its uncertain endgame

India Today  

"If those hostages aren't back by the time I get into office, all hell will break out in the Middle East," roared Donald Trump during a press interaction on January 7, weeks before he assumed office as the 47th president of the US. Hell was briefly averted with a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas on January 16, bringing a …

Gaza ceasefire: Hamas has ‘not closed the door’ on talks, official says
5 days, 9 hours ago

Gaza ceasefire: Hamas has ‘not closed the door’ on talks, official says

The Hindu  

Hamas has not shut the door on negotiations, an official from the Palestinian Islamist group said Wednesday, after Israel launched its most intense bombardment of Gaza since a January 19 ceasefire. “Hamas has not closed the door on negotiations but we insist there is no need for new agreements,” Taher al-Nunu told AFP on the phone from Cairo, also calling …

Gaza negotiations with Hamas to continue 'only under fire': Netanyahu
Top News
5 days, 19 hours ago

Gaza negotiations with Hamas to continue 'only under fire': Netanyahu

India Today  

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday said "negotiations will continue only under fire," with Hamas, while defending the resumption of airstrikes in Gaza. He reiterated that military pressure remains a "critical condition" for the release of hostages, In a briefing, Netanyahu said, "Nothing will stop us from achieving all our war aims". The attacks struck multiple locations, including Gaza …

How Trump took credit for the Gaza ceasefire – and then let it unravel
5 days, 19 hours ago

How Trump took credit for the Gaza ceasefire – and then let it unravel

Al Jazeera  

Analysts say the US president, who advocated for displacing Palestinians, was never invested in ending the Gaza war. “We could see evidence of Trump’s insincerity in the ceasefire almost immediately after he took office – when he started calling for the forced displacement and ethnic cleansing of all Palestinians from Gaza on a permanent basis,” said Josh Ruebner, a lecturer …

In Ukraine and Gaza, Trump finds out that ending wars is tougher than it looks
5 days, 19 hours ago

In Ukraine and Gaza, Trump finds out that ending wars is tougher than it looks

CNN  

CNN — President Donald Trump is finding out that campaign trail bravura over peace deals can’t yield quick wins as wars rage. The US president’s call with a largely intransigent Russian President Vladimir Putin as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu returned to full-scale war highlighted two leaders whose own political priorities will likely supersede his own. Trump insists a peace …

Israel ‘unilaterally ending ceasefire’ with deadly strikes on Gaza, says Hamas
Top News
6 days, 18 hours ago

Israel ‘unilaterally ending ceasefire’ with deadly strikes on Gaza, says Hamas

Hindustan Times  

A senior Hamas official said Israel is unilaterally ending the Gaza ceasefire agreement after a series of Israeli strikes that killed dozens of Palestinians, according to medics cited in reports. A boy stands near the body of a Palestinian man who was killed in an Israeli drone strike east of the Bureij camp, at the al-Aqsa Martyrs hospital in Deir …

Israel consulted US before bombing Gaza, confirms White House
6 days, 19 hours ago

Israel consulted US before bombing Gaza, confirms White House

India Today  

The administration of President Donald Trump was consulted on Monday by Israel on its deadly strikes in Gaza, a White House spokesperson told Fox News' "Hannity" show. "The Trump administration and the White House were consulted by the Israelis on their attacks in Gaza tonight," White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said in a Fox News interview. Trump had previously …

Why are the Israel-Hamas ceasefire talks stuck? An explainer on the latest
1 week ago

Why are the Israel-Hamas ceasefire talks stuck? An explainer on the latest

NPR  

Why are the Israel-Hamas ceasefire talks stuck? An explainer on the latest toggle caption Abdel Kareem Hana/AP TEL AVIV, Israel and DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Arab mediators are working to secure a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas after weeks of concerted U.S. involvement, including secret direct talks with the group. Naim says Hamas will do so on condition …

Hamas Says It Will Only Release American-Israeli Hostage If Truce Agreement Is Implemented
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1 week, 2 days ago

Hamas Says It Will Only Release American-Israeli Hostage If Truce Agreement Is Implemented

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING CAIRO — Hamas said Saturday it will only release an American-Israeli and the bodies of four other hostages if Israel implements the existing ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip, calling it an “exceptional deal” aimed at getting the truce back on track. A senior Hamas official said long-delayed talks over the ceasefire’s second phase would need to …

'Time not on its side': Trump's envoy Witkoff warns Hamas amid tense talks with Israel
1 week, 3 days ago

'Time not on its side': Trump's envoy Witkoff warns Hamas amid tense talks with Israel

Firstpost  

Amid negotiations for the next phase of ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, Steve Witkoff, US President Donald Trump’s Special Middle East Envoy, has warned Hamas that the time is not on its side Steve Witkoff speaks before Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump at a campaign rally at Madison Square Garden, Oct. 27, 2024. The White House accused Hamas …

White House says Hamas making 'very bad bet' in Gaza talks
1 week, 3 days ago

White House says Hamas making 'very bad bet' in Gaza talks

Hindustan Times  

The White House accused Hamas on Friday of making "entirely impractical" demands and stalling on a deal to release a US-Israeli hostage in exchange for an extension of the Gaza ceasefire. Witkoff presented a "bridge" proposal in Qatar on Wednesday to extend the first phase of the truce to mid-April if Hamas releases living hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners. …

Middle East latest: Hamas says it will free a US-Israeli hostage to keep ceasefire talks rolling
1 week, 3 days ago

Middle East latest: Hamas says it will free a US-Israeli hostage to keep ceasefire talks rolling

Associated Press  

Hamas said on Friday it has accepted a proposal from mediators to release one living American-Israeli hostage and the bodies of four dual nationals who died in captivity in Gaza. UN condemns widespread violence against civilians in Syria that especially targeted the minority Alawite sect The U.N. Security Council statement, co- Member nations expressed “grave concern” at the impact on …

What’s happening with talks between Israel, the US and Hamas?
1 week, 4 days ago

What’s happening with talks between Israel, the US and Hamas?

Al Jazeera  

An Israeli negotiating team has reportedly extended its stay in the Qatari capital Doha, a day after the US envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff was in town to try and find a path forward between Israel and Hamas. Ron Dermer, Israel’s strategic affairs minister and a close confidante of Netanyahu, was reported to have repeatedly “lashed out” at …

Hamas welcomes Trump’s pullback from Gaza mass displacement plan
1 week, 4 days ago

Hamas welcomes Trump’s pullback from Gaza mass displacement plan

Al Jazeera  

US president says ‘nobody is expelling Palestinians from Gaza’, reversing earlier comments on emptying the war-torn territory of its population. Hamas spokesperson Hazem Qassem has welcomed United States President Donald Trump’s apparent retreat from his proposed permanent displacement of more than two million Palestinians from Gaza. Trump’s apparent reversal came after Arab foreign ministers met in Qatar on Wednesday with …

Gaza hostage deal possible ‘within weeks,’ US envoy says after direct Hamas talks
Trending News
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Gaza hostage deal possible ‘within weeks,’ US envoy says after direct Hamas talks

Firstpost  

Last week, US President Donald Trump threatened further destruction of Gaza if all remaining hostages were not released, issuing what he called a “last warning” to Hamas leaders. A new Gaza ceasefire agreement, which would see Israel recover all hostages held by Hamas, could be reached within weeks, according to a US negotiator following rare direct talks with the Palestinian …

Israel cuts electricity to last facility in Gaza receiving Israeli power
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Israel cuts electricity to last facility in Gaza receiving Israeli power

CNN  

CNN — Israel says it has cut the flow of electricity to the last facility in Gaza that was still receiving power from the Israel Electric Corporation. “I just signed an order for the immediate halt of electricity to the Gaza Strip,” Israeli Energy Minister Eli Cohen said in a statement, adding that the country would “operate all of the …

Hamas sees ‘positive indicators’ for launching ceasefire talks with Israel following Trump’s ‘final warning’
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Hamas sees ‘positive indicators’ for launching ceasefire talks with Israel following Trump’s ‘final warning’

Firstpost  

Meanwhile, Israeli government is pushing for a new agreement to extend the truce during Ramadan in exchange for the release of the remaining hostages in Gaza, while maintaining its military presence in the enclave Palestinians walk past the rubble of destroyed houses, amid a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, in Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip. Reuters Palestinian militant …

Israel will send a delegation to Qatar to try to ‘advance’ cease-fire negotiations
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Israel will send a delegation to Qatar to try to ‘advance’ cease-fire negotiations

LA Times  

A boy looks over a newly established tent camp for displaced Palestinians whose homes were damaged by Israeli army strikes in the Zeitoun neighborhood of Gaza City on Friday. Israel said that it would send a delegation to Qatar on Monday “in an effort to advance the negotiations” around the cease-fire in Gaza, while Hamas reported “positive signals” in talks …

From Riviera to ‘Shalom Hamas’: Not many choices for Gazans in Trump 2.0
2 weeks, 3 days ago

From Riviera to ‘Shalom Hamas’: Not many choices for Gazans in Trump 2.0

Firstpost  

President Donald Trump, currently the most powerful leader, whose unpredictability yet opposition to wars has acted as an implicit deterrence to the warring parties across the spectrum, has added a new angle to the whole Gaza imbroglio in his transactional style Trump has sought to displace the two million embattled Gazans to other countries, pushing Jordan and Egypt to take …

Hamas issues chilling new hostages threat after Donald Trump warned terror chiefs 'you are DEAD' in bid to free captives
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Hamas issues chilling new hostages threat after Donald Trump warned terror chiefs 'you are DEAD' in bid to free captives

Daily Mail  

Hamas has threatened to kill the remaining Israeli hostages if there is 'any escalation' of military escalation against Gaza after efforts to prolong the ceasefire stalled. Abu Ubaida, the spokesman for Hamas' Al-Qassam Brigades, warned in a recorded message Thursday that the terrorist group will kill the remaining Israeli hostages if there is 'any escalation' of military escalation against Gaza …

Hamas says ready to maintain direct talks with US but accuses Trump of double standards
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Hamas says ready to maintain direct talks with US but accuses Trump of double standards

CNN  

CNN — A senior Hamas figure in Gaza has accused US President Donald Trump of “blatant double standards” in his demand for the immediate release of hostages still held in Gaza – but told CNN that Hamas’ direct meetings with US officials “aim to achieve stability in the region.” Mushir al-Masri was speaking to CNN from Gaza after the White …

Uncertainty grows surrounding the ceasefire in Gaza between Israel and Hamas
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Uncertainty grows surrounding the ceasefire in Gaza between Israel and Hamas

NPR  

Uncertainty grows surrounding the ceasefire in Gaza between Israel and Hamas The first phase of the ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas ended with no agreement on what comes next. A MARTÍNEZ, HOST: But that was six weeks ago, and that phase of the ceasefire deal ended with no agreement between Israel and Hamas on what comes next. In contrast, …

Hamas brushes off Trump’s threat and says it will only free hostages in return for a lasting truce
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Hamas brushes off Trump’s threat and says it will only free hostages in return for a lasting truce

Associated Press  

CAIRO — Hamas on Thursday brushed off President Donald Trump’s latest threat and reiterated that it will only free the remaining Israeli hostages in exchange for a lasting ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. Demonstrators hold photos depicting the faces of Israeli hostages who are being held in the Gaza Strip, during a protest demanding their release from Hamas captivity, in …

‘Release them now or there will be hell to pay’: Donald Trump warns Hamas as US holds talks for Gaza hostages
Trending News
2 weeks, 4 days ago

‘Release them now or there will be hell to pay’: Donald Trump warns Hamas as US holds talks for Gaza hostages

Live Mint  

The United States broke a longstanding diplomatic taboo by holding secret talks with Hamas on securing the release of U.S. hostages held in Gaza, sources told Reuters on Wednesday, while President Donald Trump warned of "hell to pay" should the Palestinian militant group not comply. At the White House, Trump met a group of hostages who had been released recently …

Release hostages or you're dead: Trump issues last warning to Hamas
Top News
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Release hostages or you're dead: Trump issues last warning to Hamas

Deccan Chronicle  

President Donald Trump on Wednesday issued what he called a “last warning” to Hamas to release all remaining hostages held in Gaza, directing a sharply worded message after the White House confirmed that he had recently dispatched an envoy for unprecedented direct talks with the militant group.Trump, in a statement on his Truth Social platform soon after meeting at the …

White House holding direct talks with Hamas on hostage release
2 weeks, 4 days ago

White House holding direct talks with Hamas on hostage release

Live Mint  

WASHINGTON—Trump administration officials have been holding face-to-face talks with Hamas officials in Qatar in an effort that focused on securing the release of remaining American hostages held by the militant group, U.S. and Arab officials said Wednesday. The talks are a “good faith effort to do what’s right for the American people,” White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said at …

Israel says has conveyed to Washington stance on US-Hamas talks over hostages
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Israel says has conveyed to Washington stance on US-Hamas talks over hostages

China Daily  

Xinhua | Updated: 2025-03-06 10:25 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio make joint statements to the press at the Prime Minister's office in Jerusalem, Feb 16, 2025. JERUSALEM - Israel said on Wednesday that it has conveyed to Washington its position on direct talks between the United States and Hamas regarding the release of …

Trump issues 'last warning' to Hamas: 'Release all hostages now, or it is over for you'
Top News
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Trump issues 'last warning' to Hamas: 'Release all hostages now, or it is over for you'

India TV News  

Trump issues 'last warning' to Hamas: 'Release all hostages now, or it is over for you' White House confirmed that President Trump had recently dispatched an envoy for unprecedented direct talks with the militant group. President Donald Trump on Wednesday issued a stern and 'final' warning to Hamas to release all remaining hostages held in Gaza. The move comes after …

Hamas brushes off Trump's threat, says 'will only' free hostages in return for 'lasting' truce
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Hamas brushes off Trump's threat, says 'will only' free hostages in return for 'lasting' truce

New Indian Express  

CAIRO: The Hamas militant group on Thursday brushed off US President Donald Trump's latest threat and reiterated that it will only free the remaining Israeli hostages in exchange for a lasting ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. Hamas spokesman Abdel-Latif al-Qanoua said the "best path to free the remaining Israeli hostages" is through negotiations on that phase, which were supposed to …

Hamas brushes off Trump’s threat and says it will only free hostages in return for a lasting truce
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Hamas brushes off Trump’s threat and says it will only free hostages in return for a lasting truce

LA Times  

Demonstrators hold photos depicting the faces of Israeli hostages who are being held in the Gaza Strip, during a protest demanding their release from Hamas captivity, in Tel Aviv, on Thursday. Hamas on Thursday brushed off President Trump’s latest threat and reiterated that it will only free the remaining Israeli hostages in exchange for a lasting cease-fire in the Gaza …

US-Hamas direct talks: What’s happening and what comes next
2 weeks, 4 days ago

US-Hamas direct talks: What’s happening and what comes next

Al Jazeera  

According to reports, the discussions focused on securing the release of 21-year-old Edan Alexander along with the bodies of four other captives. He said he would send Israel “everything it needs to finish the job”, and warned, “Not a single Hamas member will be safe if you don’t do as I say.” Trump has advocated for the ethnic cleansing of …

Trump warns Hamas, Gaza ‘you are dead’ if hostages not freed
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Trump warns Hamas, Gaza ‘you are dead’ if hostages not freed

The Hindu  

U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened further destruction of Gaza if all remaining hostages are not released, and issued an ultimatum to Hamas leaders to flee. His comments follow Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's warning of "consequences that you cannot imagine" if Hamas does not hand over remaining hostages seized in the October 7 attack. Talks with Hamas Mr. …

Trump Warns Hamas of ‘Hell to Pay’ If Hostages Aren’t Released
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Trump Warns Hamas of ‘Hell to Pay’ If Hostages Aren’t Released

Live Mint  

President Donald Trump warned Hamas there will be “hell to pay” if the militant group doesn’t immediately release its hostages in Gaza. The president, who met earlier in the day with freed hostages, said he was “sending Israel everything it needs to finish the job” and warned that “not a single Hamas member will be safe if you don’t do …

'Last warning!': Trump delivers ominous threat to Hamas and the 'people of Gaza'
2 weeks, 4 days ago

'Last warning!': Trump delivers ominous threat to Hamas and the 'people of Gaza'

Raw Story  

President Donald Trump delivered an ominous threat Wednesday to Hamas and the "people of Gaza" amid escalating hostage negotiations. Release all of the Hostages now, not later, and immediately return all of the dead bodies of the people you murdered, or it is OVER for you," Trump wrote. Asked whether Palestinians would have the right to return to Gaza, Trump …

Trump Issues 'Last Warning' To Hamas To Release All Remaining Hostages Held In Gaza
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Trump Issues 'Last Warning' To Hamas To Release All Remaining Hostages Held In Gaza

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Wednesday issued what he called a “last warning” to Hamas to release all remaining hostages held in Gaza, directing a sharply worded message after the White House confirmed that he had recently dispatched an envoy for unprecedented direct talks with the militant group. “Only sick and twisted people keep bodies, and …

Trump issues chilling final warning for Hamas to release all hostages or 'it is over for you'
Top News
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Trump issues chilling final warning for Hamas to release all hostages or 'it is over for you'

Daily Mail  

President Donald Trump has put out another dire threat to Hamas, after the White House confirmed direct talks with the group as part an of an effort to finally secure the release of American hostages and bodies of the deceased. Trump issued similar warnings last month, saying there would be 'all hell' to pay if the group, which the U.S. …

'Release all hostages or else...': Trump's final warning to Hamas
2 weeks, 4 days ago

'Release all hostages or else...': Trump's final warning to Hamas

Hindustan Times  

US President Donald Trump has issued a final ultimatum to Hamas, demanding the immediate release of all living hostages and the bodies of those they "murdered." US President Donald Trump issued a final ultimatum to Hamas. Release all of the Hostages now, not later, and immediately return all of the dead bodies of the people you murdered, or it is …

Trump Envoy Meets With Hamas in Direct Rare Contact
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2 weeks, 4 days ago

Trump Envoy Meets With Hamas in Direct Rare Contact

Live Mint  

Trump’s top hostage negotiator has met with Hamas officials in Qatar, the White House confirmed Wednesday, a rare instance of direct contact by US officials with a group designated a terrorist organization. Adam Boehler, nominated to be special presidential envoy for hostage affairs at the State Department, met with the Hamas representatives in Doha, according to a person familiar with …

White House confirms 'ongoing talks and discussions' with Hamas officials amid ceasefire uncertainty
2 weeks, 5 days ago

White House confirms 'ongoing talks and discussions' with Hamas officials amid ceasefire uncertainty

Hindustan Times  

WASHINGTON — White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Wednesday that U.S. officials have had “ongoing talks and discussions” with Hamas officials. White House confirms 'ongoing talks and discussions' with Hamas officials amid ceasefire uncertainty Confirmation of the talks in the Qatari capital of Doha come as the Israel-Hamas ceasefire remains in the balance. Leavitt added that the Israel has …

Trump issues ‘last warning’ to Hamas to release all remaining hostages held in Gaza
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Trump issues ‘last warning’ to Hamas to release all remaining hostages held in Gaza

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Wednesday issued what he called a “last warning” to Hamas to release all remaining hostages held in Gaza, directing a sharply worded message after the White House confirmed that he had recently dispatched an envoy for unprecedented direct talks with the militant group. “Only sick and twisted people keep bodies, and you are sick …

Trump Administration Holds 'Secret Talks' With Hamas For Release Of US Hostages In Gaza: Report
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Trump Administration Holds 'Secret Talks' With Hamas For Release Of US Hostages In Gaza: Report

ABP News  

The Donald Trump administration has been holding secret talks with Palestinian militant group Hamas for the release of US hostages being held in Gaza, reported Reuters quoting sources. Talks On Hostage Release And Ceasefire Deal The talks were focused on gaining the release of American hostages still being held in Gaza, the report stated, adding that it also included discussions …

In a first, US holds 'secret talks' with Hamas on Gaza hostages: Report
2 weeks, 5 days ago

In a first, US holds 'secret talks' with Hamas on Gaza hostages: Report

Firstpost  

The Trump administration has been holding secret negotiations with Hamas on the potential release of US hostages being held in Gaza and the possibility of a broader deal to end the war, according to a report Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stands with US President Donald Trump on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, US, September 15, …

Middle East latest: The US is holding direct talks with Hamas
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Middle East latest: The US is holding direct talks with Hamas

Associated Press  

U.S. officials have had “ongoing talks and discussions” with Hamas officials, White House press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed Wednesday, as the ceasefire in Gaza between Israel and Hamas hangs in the balance. Rights groups have called Israel’s cutting off aid a “starvation policy.” Here’s the latest: AP AUDIO: Middle East latest: UN food agency says it has 2 weeks of …

Trump issues ‘last warning’ to Hamas to release all hostages in Gaza, as US holds direct talks with Hamas
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Trump issues ‘last warning’ to Hamas to release all hostages in Gaza, as US holds direct talks with Hamas

CNN  

CNN — US President Donald Trump issued what he said was a “last warning” to Hamas to release all of the hostages in Gaza immediately – in a move that came just hours after the White House confirmed it was negotiating directly with the militant group. Trump wrote that he would send Israel “everything it needs to finish the job,” …

Release hostages now or you're dead: Trump after US holds talks with Hamas
Top News
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Release hostages now or you're dead: Trump after US holds talks with Hamas

India Today  

US President Donald Trump gave a "last warning" to Hamas, telling the Palestinian group to release the remaining hostages in Gaza or "there will be hell to pay later". Trump's reaction came after the White House confirmed that the US held direct talks with the group over the hostages held in the Palestinian enclave. WHITE HOUSE CONFIRMS US-HAMAS TALKS US …

White House confirms 'ongoing talks and discussions' with Hamas officials amid ceasefire uncertainty
2 weeks, 5 days ago

White House confirms 'ongoing talks and discussions' with Hamas officials amid ceasefire uncertainty

New Indian Express  

WASHINGTON: White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Wednesday that U.S. officials have had “ongoing talks and discussions” with Hamas officials. Leavitt added that the Israel has been consulted about the direct engagement with Hamas officials, but noted that there are “American lives at stake.” Israeli officials say about 24 living hostages — including Edan Alexander, an American citizen — …

Trump threatens Palestinians in Gaza: If you hold captives, ‘you are DEAD’
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Trump threatens Palestinians in Gaza: If you hold captives, ‘you are DEAD’

Al Jazeera  

US president warns Hamas that there will be ‘hell to pay’ if Israeli captives in Gaza are not released immediately. Washington, DC – United States President Donald Trump has issued a threat to Hamas and the people of Gaza as part of a demand to release all Israeli captives in the territory. Responding to Trump’s comments, Hamas said on Thursday …

"You are dead": Trump threatens to help Israel "finish the job" in Gaza following hostage meeting
2 weeks, 5 days ago

"You are dead": Trump threatens to help Israel "finish the job" in Gaza following hostage meeting

Salon  

Shortly after White House officials confirmed that the United States is in direct talks with Hamas, President Donald Trump threatened the Gaza Strip authority in a post to Truth Social. Trump said that he would help Israel "finish the job" in Gaza if Hamas did not turn over all remaining hostages held in the Israeli-occupied territory. "I am sending Israel …

In a policy shift, U.S. and Hamas say they're in direct talks on hostages
2 weeks, 5 days ago

In a policy shift, U.S. and Hamas say they're in direct talks on hostages

NPR  

In a policy shift, U.S. and Hamas say they're in direct talks on hostages toggle caption Eyad Baba/AFP via Getty Images LONDON and TEL AVIV — A Hamas official tells NPR that the United States held direct talks with the Palestinian militant group over the release of several American-Israeli dual citizens taken hostage during the Oct. 7, 2023 attacks in …

Israel agrees to Trump envoy’s proposal, approves temporary ceasefire during Ramzan, passover periods
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Israel agrees to Trump envoy’s proposal, approves temporary ceasefire during Ramzan, passover periods

Live Mint  

Israel has agreed to a proposal by US President Donald Trump's envoy, Steve Witkoff, for a temporary ceasefire in Gaza during the Ramzan and passover periods, the Prime Minister's Office announced. Meanwhile, thousands of Israelis are protesting on Begin Street in Tel Aviv, demanding the release of the remaining captives in Gaza and the completion of the second phase of …

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