Israel and Hamas agree to hostage deal, ceasefire in Gaza: Report
5 hours, 13 minutes ago

Israel and Hamas agree to hostage deal, ceasefire in Gaza: Report

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The deal, brokered by Egyptian and Qatari mediators with US backing, comes just days before the January 20 inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump, who had pressed for swift action Hamas and Israel have agreed to hostage exchange and ceasefire. Image used for representational purpose/Reuters Israel and Hamas have agreed to a ceasefire and a prisoner exchange deal, potentially bringing an end to a devastating 15-month war that has destabilised the Middle East, an official familiar with the agreement told Reuters on Wednesday. Conflict leaves Gaza in ruins The war began on October 7, 2023, when Hamas-led gunmen breached security barriers, killing 1,200 Israeli soldiers and civilians and abducting more than 250 people, including Israelis and foreign nationals. Netanyahu faces public pressure The return of the hostages is expected to ease domestic pressure on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, whose government has faced intense criticism for the security lapse that led to the October 7 attack—the deadliest single day in Israel’s history.

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Trump and Biden both claim credit for Gaza ceasefire deal
57 minutes ago

Trump and Biden both claim credit for Gaza ceasefire deal

The Hindu  

U.S. President Joe Biden and President-elect Donald Trump are both claiming credit for Israel and Hamas agreeing to a ceasefire deal in Gaza after the White House brought Trump's Middle East envoy into negotiations that have dragged on for months. LIVE: Qatar PM confirms Israel, Hamas reach Gaza ceasefire, hostage deal “This EPIC ceasefire agreement could have only happened as …

There Are Still Ways the Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Could Fall Apart
55 years ago

There Are Still Ways the Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Could Fall Apart

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Sign up for the Slatest to get the most insightful analysis, criticism, and advice out there, delivered to your inbox daily. The Times of Israel on Tuesday quoted “two Arab officials” as saying that Trump’s envoy—in the newspaper’s words—did “more to sway in a single sit-down than outgoing president Joe Biden did all year.” It is not yet known what …

Israel to free 30 Palestinian detainees for each civilian hostage Hamas releases, and other terms of Gaza ceasefire deal
2 hours, 36 minutes ago

Israel to free 30 Palestinian detainees for each civilian hostage Hamas releases, and other terms of Gaza ceasefire deal

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Israel will free 50 Palestinian detainees for every Israeli female soldier Hamas releases. The total number of Palestinians released could be between 990 and 1,650 Palestinian detainees Relatives and friends of hostages as well as people who died during Hamas' October 7 attack react to the news of Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal. Here are the main elements of the …

'Imperative' Gaza ceasefire removes aid obstacles: UN chief Antonio Guterres
2 hours, 47 minutes ago

'Imperative' Gaza ceasefire removes aid obstacles: UN chief Antonio Guterres

The Hindu  

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Wednesday it was "imperative" the newly struck Gaza ceasefire removes obstacles to aid deliveries as he welcomed the deal that includes a prisoner and hostage exchange. Mr. Guterres also called for the "integrity" of Palestinian territory to be respected and for a push to ensure "unified" Palestinian leadership capable of securing peace. LIVE: …

Biden says Israel, Hamas have reached ceasefire deal after ‘intensive diplomacy’
3 hours, 16 minutes ago

Biden says Israel, Hamas have reached ceasefire deal after ‘intensive diplomacy’

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Biden said the deal would end “more than 15 months of conflict” that began …

Officials tout a Gaza ceasefire deal and plan to free hostages. Israel says details still in flux
3 hours, 44 minutes ago

Officials tout a Gaza ceasefire deal and plan to free hostages. Israel says details still in flux

The Hindu  

Israel and Hamas agreed to a ceasefire deal to pause the devastating war in the Gaza Strip, multiple officials announced Wednesday, raising the possibility of winding down the deadliest and most destructive fighting between the bitter enemies. The deal, coming after weeks of painstaking negotiations in the Qatari capital, promises the release of dozens of hostages held by Hamas in …

Everything we know about the ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas
4 hours, 8 minutes ago

Everything we know about the ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Negotiators have reached a phased …

Donald Trump says he'll use Gaza deal momentum to expand Israel's regional ties
4 hours, 12 minutes ago

Donald Trump says he'll use Gaza deal momentum to expand Israel's regional ties

The Hindu  

Donald Trump said on Wednesday he would use the Gaza ceasefire deal as momentum to expand the Abraham Accords, U.S.-backed agreements struck during the president-elect's first term that normalized Israel's relations with several Arab countries. "With this deal in place, my National Security team, through the efforts of Special Envoy to the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, will continue to work …

A ceasefire in Gaza is a victory for Netanyahu – and Hamas
4 hours, 26 minutes ago

A ceasefire in Gaza is a victory for Netanyahu – and Hamas

The Independent  

The ceasefire in Gaza is riddled with tripwires that look almost deliberately designed to fail. Israel’s growing integration in the region – the prospect of normalisation with Saudi Arabia – posed an existential threat to Hamas’s power, its ambitions to dominate the Palestinian political landscape, its raison d’etre, which is the rejection of two states and the destruction of Israel,” …

Peace has finally come to Gaza... but at a terrible price
4 hours, 41 minutes ago

Peace has finally come to Gaza... but at a terrible price

The Independent  

Great relief, then, at the Gaza ceasefire, such as it is – but also great sadness. Perversely, Trump’s bluster and threats about the hostages being released by his inauguration day seem to have been the factor that finally got this deal over the line – on Joe Biden’s watch. ‘The price of delay has been paid by untold thousands of …

Trump takes full credit for ‘EPIC’ ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas
4 hours, 42 minutes ago

Trump takes full credit for ‘EPIC’ ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Donald Trump claimed full credit on Wednesday for the “EPIC” …

Watch live: Israeli hostage families react as Hamas accepts ceasefire deal to end war
4 hours, 54 minutes ago

Watch live: Israeli hostage families react as Hamas accepts ceasefire deal to end war

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Watch live: Qatar prime minister speaks as Hamas accepts Israel ceasefire deal to end war
5 hours, 4 minutes ago

Watch live: Qatar prime minister speaks as Hamas accepts Israel ceasefire deal to end war

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Israel-Hamas ceasefire LIVE updates: Israel and Hamas have agreed to a deal for a ceasefire in Gaza, hostage release
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5 hours, 9 minutes ago

Israel-Hamas ceasefire LIVE updates: Israel and Hamas have agreed to a deal for a ceasefire in Gaza, hostage release

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Israel and Hamas have agreed to a deal for a ceasefire in Gaza and a hostage release following meetings in Doha today, sources said. A “Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal reached following Qatari PM’s meeting with Hamas negotiators and separately Israeli negotiators in his office”, a source, who spoke on condition of anonymity because of the talks’ sensitivity, told …

Israel and Hamas agree historic Gaza ceasefire deal after 15 months of war
5 hours, 13 minutes ago

Israel and Hamas agree historic Gaza ceasefire deal after 15 months of war

The Independent  

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Israel-Gaza ceasefire deal latest: Qatar to hold press conference as officials focus on ‘coming hours’
6 hours, 15 minutes ago

Israel-Gaza ceasefire deal latest: Qatar to hold press conference as officials focus on ‘coming hours’

The Independent  

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Hamas yet to give written response to Gaza truce deal: Report
7 hours, 8 minutes ago

Hamas yet to give written response to Gaza truce deal: Report

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Israeli media channels had reported that, following the green light from Hamas, the deal would be formally announced on Thursday and would come into effect on Sunday. Earlier today, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office denied that Hamas had agreed to the Gaza ceasefire proposal from Qatari mediators. “Contrary to reports, the Hamas terror organisation has not yet returned its …

Hope and dread as Israelis and Palestinians await a Gaza truce that may not end their suffering
7 hours, 35 minutes ago

Hope and dread as Israelis and Palestinians await a Gaza truce that may not end their suffering

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Israel-Hamas truce talks: Ceasefire in Gaza is coming, hostages too, but...
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13 hours, 58 minutes ago

Israel-Hamas truce talks: Ceasefire in Gaza is coming, hostages too, but...

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While Hamas has accepted the draft deal, Benjamin Netanyahu is facing strong opposition from hardliners in his government as the proposal needs the final approval of the Cabinet Supporters of Israeli hostages, kidnapped during the deadly October 7 2023 attack by Hamas, block a road as they demand a deal during a protest amid ongoing negotiations for a ceasefire in …

Israel Gaza ceasefire live: Hamas truce ‘could come at any time’ as Netanyahu minister tries to kill deal
14 hours ago

Israel Gaza ceasefire live: Hamas truce ‘could come at any time’ as Netanyahu minister tries to kill deal

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Israel-Hamas ceasefire: Everything we know about draft deal as Gaza talks underway
15 hours, 35 minutes ago

Israel-Hamas ceasefire: Everything we know about draft deal as Gaza talks underway

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As Gaza nears truce, Israel sees street protests for and against ceasefire deal with Hamas
16 hours, 42 minutes ago

As Gaza nears truce, Israel sees street protests for and against ceasefire deal with Hamas

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At a time when a deal between Israel and Hamas for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and release of hostages appears imminent, thousands of Israelis have taken to streets. Supporters of Israeli hostages, kidnapped during the deadly October 7, 2023 attack by Hamas, hold pictures of hostages and of Ron Arad, an Israeli air force navigator missing since he …

Israel-Hamas Ceasefire: Key Terms and Tensions
16 hours, 59 minutes ago

Israel-Hamas Ceasefire: Key Terms and Tensions

Deccan Chronicle  

During the first phase, Hamas is to release 33 hostages in exchange for the freeing of hundreds of Palestinians imprisoned by Israel. Israeli pullbacks and the return of Palestinians During the proposed deal’s first phase, Israeli troops are to pull back into a buffer zone about a kilometer wide inside Gaza along its borders with Israel. Throughout the first phase, …

Israel-Hamas draft ceasefire deal: A look at the terms and tensions
17 hours, 3 minutes ago

Israel-Hamas draft ceasefire deal: A look at the terms and tensions

The Hindu  

If the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal goes according to the current draft, then fighting will stop in Gaza for 42 days, and dozens of Israeli hostages and hundreds of Palestinian prisoners will be freed. In this first phase Israeli troops will pull back to the edges of Gaza, and many Palestinians will be able to return to what remains of their …

Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal ‘on the brink’ of agreement, says David Lammy
1 day, 3 hours ago

Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal ‘on the brink’ of agreement, says David Lammy

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas is “on the …

US says Gaza ceasefire deal 'on the brink' until Hamas accepts it
1 day, 4 hours ago

US says Gaza ceasefire deal 'on the brink' until Hamas accepts it

Firstpost  

Hours after media reports suggested that Hamas has agreed to a draft ceasefire agreement for the Gaza Strip and the release of hostages, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Tuesday appeared to deny such claims saying that the terror group has yet to give a final answer to the deal on the table, according to a report Supporters of …

Breakthrough in Gaza: Draft ceasefire deal accepted by Hamas - Report
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1 day, 5 hours ago

Breakthrough in Gaza: Draft ceasefire deal accepted by Hamas - Report

Live Mint  

Hamas has accepted a draft agreement for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and the release of dozens of hostages, two officials involved in the talks said Tuesday. He said Israel will retain some “assets” throughout negotiations, referring to a military presence, and would not leave the Gaza Strip until all hostages are home. The deal would allow Israel throughout …

Gaza-Israel ceasefire deal: From prisoner exchange to troop withdrawal – What is the 3 phase plan? Explained in 10 pts
1 day, 5 hours ago

Gaza-Israel ceasefire deal: From prisoner exchange to troop withdrawal – What is the 3 phase plan? Explained in 10 pts

Live Mint  

Israel-Hamas War: A ceasefire in the Israel and Hamas war in Gaza is at its “closest point” yet, Qatar confirmed on Tuesday, a statement that was later echoed by US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken. “It’s right on the brink,” the US secretary of state said during a press conference, adding “It’s closer than it’s ever been before.” Hamas has …

Watch: Blinken presents post-war plan for Gaza at Atlantic Council
1 day, 7 hours ago

Watch: Blinken presents post-war plan for Gaza at Atlantic Council

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Israel-Gaza war to end soon? Hamas accepts ceasefire deal draft, hostage release in sight after 465 days of conflict
1 day, 7 hours ago

Israel-Gaza war to end soon? Hamas accepts ceasefire deal draft, hostage release in sight after 465 days of conflict

Live Mint  

Hamas has accepted a draft agreement for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and the release of dozens of hostages, two officials involved in the talks said Tuesday. He said Israel will retain some “assets” throughout the negotiations, referring to a military presence, and would not leave the Gaza Strip until all the hostages are back home. The deal would …

Hamas has accepted draft agreement for Gaza ceasefire, release of hostages: officials
1 day, 10 hours ago

Hamas has accepted draft agreement for Gaza ceasefire, release of hostages: officials

The Hindu  

Hamas has accepted a draft agreement for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and the release of dozens of hostages, two officials involved in the talks said on Tuesday. Israeli strikes across Gaza overnight and into Tuesday killed at least 18 Palestinians, including two women and four children, while Yemen's Houthi rebels fired two missiles at Israel, setting off sirens …

Gaza truce deal in sight as Hamas accepts draft agreement on ceasefire and hostage release: Report
1 day, 10 hours ago

Gaza truce deal in sight as Hamas accepts draft agreement on ceasefire and hostage release: Report

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Qatar has handed over drafts of a possible ceasefire agreement to both Hamas and Israel, the country’s foreign ministry spokesperson Majed al-Ansari has said Families of Israel's hostages hold a demonstration to call upon their government to secure the release of hostages held in the Gaza Strip. Israel and Hamas on Tuesday sat down for another round of talks in …

Israel, Hamas inch closer to Gaza ceasefire deal after ‘breakthrough’ in Doha
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1 day, 16 hours ago

Israel, Hamas inch closer to Gaza ceasefire deal after ‘breakthrough’ in Doha

Live Mint  

Israel and Hamas appear to be inching closer to a phased ceasefire deal, the Associated Press quoted officials as saying on Monday. would free the hostages, halt the fighting, provide security to Israel and allow us to significantly surge humanitarian assistance to the Palestinians who suffered terribly in this war that Hamas started," Biden said in a speech on Monday …

Biden says Israel & Hamas 'on brink' of deal, ceasefire-hostage release pact expected soon
1 day, 17 hours ago

Biden says Israel & Hamas 'on brink' of deal, ceasefire-hostage release pact expected soon

Firstpost  

As Israel and Hamas are in the final leg of negotiations for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and release of hostages, outgoing US President Joe Biden has said that the deal is ‘on the brink of coming to fruition’. US President Joe Biden has said that Israel and Hamas are “on the brink” of a deal for a ceasefire …

Will hostages be released, what about Yayha Sinwar’s body? Inside Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal
1 day, 17 hours ago

Will hostages be released, what about Yayha Sinwar’s body? Inside Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal

Firstpost  

High-level talks on the ceasefire in Gaza have gained momentum with some reporting that Israel and Hamas would sign off on it today. AP Will Tuesday finally be the day that we see a halt to the Gaza war with Israel and Hamas signing off on a ceasefire deal? Release of hostages According to officials involved in the making of …

Hamas likely to release 33 hostages in first phase of ceasefire deal
1 day, 20 hours ago

Hamas likely to release 33 hostages in first phase of ceasefire deal

Deccan Chronicle  

Hamas is expected to release 33 hostages in the first phase of the ceasefire-hostage agreement being negotiated in Doha in relation to the situation in Gaza, CNN reported on Tuesday, citing two Israeli officials.According to CNN, Israel believes most of the 33 hostages are alive, although some deceased hostages may also be included in the initial release.Hamas and its allies …

Israel and Hamas on brink of peace as official claims final draft of ceasefire deal being considered
2 days, 1 hour ago

Israel and Hamas on brink of peace as official claims final draft of ceasefire deal being considered

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Mediators brokering a long-awaited ceasefire …

U.S. says Gaza deal 'can get done this week'
2 days, 3 hours ago

U.S. says Gaza deal 'can get done this week'

The Hindu  

A Gaza truce and hostage release deal is close and could be finalized in the final week of U.S. President Joe Biden's term, White House National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan said Monday. Mr. Sullivan said he was more hopeful of a deal now than he was on previous occasions since the Gaza war broke out following Hamas's October 6, 2023 …

‘Breakthrough’ in Israel-Hamas truce talks, Qatar submits final draft on ceasefire, hostage release
2 days, 8 hours ago

‘Breakthrough’ in Israel-Hamas truce talks, Qatar submits final draft on ceasefire, hostage release

Firstpost  

Mediators on Monday presented Israel and Hamas with a final draft of a deal aimed at ending the war in Gaza, after a midnight “breakthrough” in negotiations attended by envoys from both Joe Biden and Donald Trump, according to a report Buildings lie in ruin in Gaza, as the Ashkelon power plant is pictured in the background, amid the ongoing …

Progress made in talks over Israel-Hamas ceasefire, hostage release, officials say
2 days, 9 hours ago

Progress made in talks over Israel-Hamas ceasefire, hostage release, officials say

The Hindu  

U.S. and Arab mediators made significant progress overnight toward brokering a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war and the release of scores of hostages held in the Gaza Strip but a deal hasn't been reached yet, officials said Monday. A Hamas official said a number of contentious issues still need to be resolved, including an Israeli commitment to ending the war …

Israel puts Gaza ceasefire ball in Hamas's court, submits final draft of hostage deal
2 days, 12 hours ago

Israel puts Gaza ceasefire ball in Hamas's court, submits final draft of hostage deal

Firstpost  

Amid reports that Israel has conveyed the final ceasefire-hostage release deal’s proposal to Hamas, Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar has said that ‘progress was made’ in the talks and said that the ball was in Hamas’ court. Israel has submitted the ‘final’ proposal to Hamas for a deal for ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and release of hostages held by …

Biden and Netanyahu discuss progress on Gaza ceasefire
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2 days, 20 hours ago

Biden and Netanyahu discuss progress on Gaza ceasefire

Deccan Chronicle  

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and U.S. President Joe Biden spoke Sunday about efforts to reach a ceasefire and hostage release deal in the Israel-Hamas war, a sign of the intensifying push to reach a deal before Donald Trump’s inauguration next week.Talks mediated over the past year by the United States, Egypt and Qatar have repeatedly stalled at moments when …

Biden, Netanyahu discuss Gaza ceasefire, deal to free Hamas-held hostages
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2 days, 22 hours ago

Biden, Netanyahu discuss Gaza ceasefire, deal to free Hamas-held hostages

India Today  

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Joe Biden spoke Sunday about efforts to reach a ceasefire and hostage release deal in the Israel-Hamas war, a sign of the intensifying push to reach a deal before Donald Trump’s inauguration next week. Sunday’s call between Biden and Netanyahu came as the head of Israel’s Mossad foreign intelligence agency, David Barnea, …

Progress made in talks over Israel-Hamas ceasefire and hostage release, officials say
2 days, 22 hours ago

Progress made in talks over Israel-Hamas ceasefire and hostage release, officials say

New Indian Express  

CAIRO: US and Arab mediators made significant progress overnight toward brokering a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war and the release of scores of hostages held in the Gaza Strip, but a deal hasn’t been reached yet, officials said Monday. The person said that mediators from the Gulf country of Qatar had put renewed pressure on Hamas to accept the agreement, …

Israel-Gaza ceasefire talks: Hamas ‘very close to an agreement’ while key sticking points remain, official says
2 days, 22 hours ago

Israel-Gaza ceasefire talks: Hamas ‘very close to an agreement’ while key sticking points remain, official says

CNN  

Jerusalem CNN — Hamas is “very close to an agreement” with Israel for a ceasefire in Gaza and the exchange of hostages for Palestinian prisoners, according to an official from the militant group, as the Israeli government and American officials also announced progress in the negotiations. There is a deal on the table that Hamas should accept.” Israeli Foreign Minister …

Hamas expected to release 33 hostages in first phase of emerging deal, Israeli official says
2 days, 22 hours ago

Hamas expected to release 33 hostages in first phase of emerging deal, Israeli official says

CNN  

Jerusalem CNN — Hamas is expected to release 33 hostages during the first phase of an emerging ceasefire agreement being finalized by negotiators in Doha, two Israeli officials said. Israeli forces would maintain a presence along the Philadelphia Corridor – a narrow strip of land along the Egypt-Gaza border – during the first phase of the agreement, the officials said. …

Gaza ceasefire 'closer than ever' as Qatar's Emir meets Hamas and US envoys to push for deal
2 days, 22 hours ago

Gaza ceasefire 'closer than ever' as Qatar's Emir meets Hamas and US envoys to push for deal

New Indian Express  

but could still fall apart' Since early January, indirect negotiations mediated by Qatar, Egypt and the United States have resumed in Doha to strike a ceasefire deal that would facilitate the release of dozens of hostages still held in Gaza. A US official briefed on the negotiations said all sides are “closer than we’ve ever been, but it could still …

Israel’s Netanyahu updates Biden on 'progress' in Gaza hostage talks
3 days, 4 hours ago

Israel’s Netanyahu updates Biden on 'progress' in Gaza hostage talks

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National security adviser Jake Sullivan said that Biden was getting daily updates on the talks in Doha, where Israeli and Palestinian officials have said since Thursday that some progress has been made in the indirect talks between Israel and militant group Hamas. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke with outgoing US President Joe Biden on Sunday, updating him on progress …

Trump's West Asia envoy meets Netanyahu amid push for Gaza ceasefire
3 days, 11 hours ago

Trump's West Asia envoy meets Netanyahu amid push for Gaza ceasefire

Firstpost  

Hamas had provided mediators with a list of 34 Israeli captives taken during its attack on Israel on October 7, 2023. The list reportedly includes women, children, and older or injured individuals who could be released as part of the “first phase of a prisoner exchange deal.” US President-elect Donald Trump’s West Asia envoy Steve Witkoff, met with Israeli Prime …

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