Neither hostages nor cease-fire on his mind: China Daily editorial
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Neither hostages nor cease-fire on his mind: China Daily editorial

China Daily  

A person wears a mask depicting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as protesters rally against the government, amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza between Israel and Hamas, in Tel Aviv, Israel on Sept 1. The widespread protests and strikes that swept across Israel on Sunday after the recovery of the bodies of six hostages that had been held by Hamas would seem to have increased the pressure on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to reach an agreement on a cease-fire with the militant group. But although Washington claims the death of the hostages will not derail the talks, the incident might give the Israeli prime minister, who blames the tragedy on Hamas, a new excuse to carry on with his operations in Gaza and the West Bank. By taking advantage of the Hamas attack on Oct 7 to expand Israel's territory, and form a new buffer ring around it, Netanyahu would be able to hold power firmly in his hand, rendering the hostages' deaths as a sacrifice for his own political life, and as well as the necessary costs for him to make indelible "historic contributions" to his country.

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Israel and Hamas appear close to a ceasefire deal. These are the sticking points
5 days, 7 hours ago

Israel and Hamas appear close to a ceasefire deal. These are the sticking points

Associated Press  

CAIRO — Israel and Hamas appear closer than they have been in months to agreeing to a ceasefire that could wind down the 14-month war in Gaza and bring home dozens of people held hostage there. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print Although Israel and Hamas have expressed optimism that a deal is …

Netanyahu's office denies reports of Prime Minister's Cairo trip amid Gaza ceasefire talks
1 week ago

Netanyahu's office denies reports of Prime Minister's Cairo trip amid Gaza ceasefire talks

Firstpost  

After media reports suggested that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is on his way to Cairo for talks on Gaza ceasefire deal, his spokesperson on Tuesday dismissed such claims saying that the prime minister was holding a briefing on Mount Hermon, according to a report After media reports suggested that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is on his way to …

Israel ‘closest ever’ to making a deal for release of hostages in Gaza? What defence minister said
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1 week, 1 day ago

Israel ‘closest ever’ to making a deal for release of hostages in Gaza? What defence minister said

Hindustan Times  

Israel's defence minister Israel Katz has said that Israeli negotiators have “never been closer” to a deal for the release of hostages in Gaza since the November 2023 truce in the war between Israel and Palestinian militant group Hamas, news agency AFP has reported. This handout picture released by the Government Press Office shows Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Defence …

Negotiators say Israel and Hamas are inching toward a ceasefire deal. This is what it may look like
1 week, 1 day ago

Negotiators say Israel and Hamas are inching toward a ceasefire deal. This is what it may look like

Associated Press  

After months of deadlock, Israel and Hamas appear to be moving closer toward a ceasefire to end their 14-month war. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print In the U.S., both the outgoing Biden administration and the incoming administration of President-elect Donald Trump have signaled they want a deal completed before the Jan. 20 …

Netanyahu’s ‘very warm and important’ phone call with Trump on Gaza hostages rescue, Israel’s ‘need to complete victory’
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1 week, 1 day ago

Netanyahu’s ‘very warm and important’ phone call with Trump on Gaza hostages rescue, Israel’s ‘need to complete victory’

Live Mint  

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he held a "very warm and important" conversation with US President-elect Donald Trump on Saturday night, focusing on efforts to secure the release of hostages held by Hamas in Gaza and the evolving situation in Syria following the recent overthrow of President Bashar al-Assad. Hostage negotiations intensify Netanyahu emphasized the urgency of freeing the …

Netanyahu, Trump hold 'very friendly' phone call, discuss release of hostages & situation in Syria
1 week, 2 days ago

Netanyahu, Trump hold 'very friendly' phone call, discuss release of hostages & situation in Syria

Firstpost  

Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that he had a phone call with US President-elect Donald Trump in which they emphasised the need to free hostages in Gaza and discussed the situation in Syria Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday that he had a “very warm” phone call with US President-elect Donald Trump. During the phone call, the …

Netanyahu, Trump discuss release of Hamas-held hostages in Gaza, Syria unrest
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1 week, 2 days ago

Netanyahu, Trump discuss release of Hamas-held hostages in Gaza, Syria unrest

India Today  

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke with US President-elect Donald Trump about developments in Syria and a recent push to secure the release of Israeli and foreign hostages held by Hamas in Gaza, he said on Sunday. Trump's Middle East envoy, Steve Witkoff, warned last week during a visit to the region that it would "not be a pretty day" …

Netanyahu Tells Trump Israel Must ‘Complete Its Victory’
1 week, 2 days ago

Netanyahu Tells Trump Israel Must ‘Complete Its Victory’

New York Times  

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel said he had told President-elect Donald J. Trump in a telephone conversation over the weekend that Israel needed to “complete its victory” over Iranian proxies and bring back hostages held in Gaza. Mr. Netanyahu, who described Mr. Trump as a friend, said in a statement on Sunday that their latest discussion had been “very …

US National Security Adviser Sullivan pushes for hostage deal, says Netanyahu likely to agree
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1 week, 3 days ago

US National Security Adviser Sullivan pushes for hostage deal, says Netanyahu likely to agree

India Today  

US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan visited Israel on a high-stakes diplomatic mission to meet Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and push forward ceasefire negotiations in Gaza. After the meeting, Sullivan expressed optimism: "I got the sense from the Prime Minister that he is ready to do a deal.” Sullivan added, “We can't rest until it actually happens. I am here …

Could Israel’s Netanyahu be about to agree to a Gaza ceasefire?
1 week, 4 days ago

Could Israel’s Netanyahu be about to agree to a Gaza ceasefire?

Al Jazeera  

Rumours that Israeli prime minister may finally put his name to an agreement with Hamas abound, but why now? Indications that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu could be ready to agree to end the assault on Gaza that has killed 44,800 people – with thousands more lost under the rubble and presumed dead – could raise hopes of an end …

Netanyahu ‘ready’ for hostage deal amid Biden’s last-ditch effort for peace in Gaza
1 week, 4 days ago

Netanyahu ‘ready’ for hostage deal amid Biden’s last-ditch effort for peace in Gaza

Firstpost  

Following a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan said that the Israeli premier ‘is ready to do a deal’ with Hamas and that talks are currently at a point where a deal could be reached In the final weeks of presidency, US President Joe Biden is making the final push for a ceasefire …

Hamas concedes on Israeli troops in Gaza, raising hopes for hostage deal
1 week, 5 days ago

Hamas concedes on Israeli troops in Gaza, raising hopes for hostage deal

Live Mint  

Hamas has yielded to two of Israel’s key demands for a cease-fire deal in Gaza, Arab mediators said, raising hopes of an agreement that could release some hostages within days despite the repeated collapse of previous negotiations. Hamas also handed over a list of hostages, including U.S. citizens, whom it would release under a cease-fire pact, something it hasn’t done …

Israel, Hamas exchange names for release as Gaza ceasefire talks advance
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2 weeks, 1 day ago

Israel, Hamas exchange names for release as Gaza ceasefire talks advance

Firstpost  

Mediated negotiations between Israel and Hamas aimed at securing a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, which would include the release of Israeli hostages, have made significant progress, with both the sides now discussing the specifics of those who would be released, according to a report Einav Zangauker, center, mother of Israeli hostage Matan Zangauker takes part in a protest following …

Israeli President Herzog called Elon Musk to discuss revival of hostage talks, source says
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Israeli President Herzog called Elon Musk to discuss revival of hostage talks, source says

CNN  

CNN — Israeli President Isaac Herzog called Elon Musk “in the last few days” to discuss a revival of talks to secure the release of hostages currently held in Gaza, according to a source close to President Herzog. The source told CNN Herzog had made the call at the request of hostage family members who hope Musk will be able …

'Very strong statement': Netanyahu backs Trump’s 'all hell to pay' warning on Gaza hostages
3 weeks ago

'Very strong statement': Netanyahu backs Trump’s 'all hell to pay' warning on Gaza hostages

Firstpost  

A day after President-elect Donald Trump warned that there would be “hell to pay” if the hostages are not released by the time he takes office in January, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday thanked Trump for the “strong statement” made in a social media post A day after President-elect Donald Trump warned that there would be “hell to …

Trump promises 'hell to pay' if Gaza hostages not promptly released
3 weeks ago

Trump promises 'hell to pay' if Gaza hostages not promptly released

Deccan Chronicle  

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump said on Monday there would be "hell to pay" in the Middle East if hostages held in the Gaza Strip were not released prior to his Jan. 20 inauguration.During their deadly 2023 attack on Israel, Hamas-led militants captured more than 250 people, according to Israeli tallies, including dual Israeli-American nationals.Around half of the 101 foreign and …

Trump Demands Immediate Release Of Israeli Hostages In Gaza Or Face ‘Hell' After He Joins Office
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3 weeks ago

Trump Demands Immediate Release Of Israeli Hostages In Gaza Or Face ‘Hell' After He Joins Office

ABP News  

US President-elect Donald Trump on Monday, demanded the immediate release of Israeli hostages still held in Gaza by Hamas. RELEASE THE HOSTAGES NOW!” According to an Associated Press report, it remains unclear whether Trump was suggesting a direct involvement in Israel’s ongoing campaign against Hamas in Gaza. According to Fox News, Alexander said he had been held hostage for 420 …

'All hell to pay': Trump vows to hit hard Hamas if hostages are not released by Jan 20
Top News
3 weeks, 1 day ago

'All hell to pay': Trump vows to hit hard Hamas if hostages are not released by Jan 20

Firstpost  

US President-elect Donald Trump issued a stern warning to Palestinian terrorist group Hamas, demanding the release of hostages held captive in Gaza before his January 20, 2025 inauguration else face dire consequences US President-elect Donald Trump has issued a warning to Iran-backed Palestinian terrorist group – Hamas – demanding the release of all the hostages held in the Gaza strip …

White House says 'not there yet' on Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal
3 weeks, 1 day ago

White House says 'not there yet' on Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal

Raw Story  

The White House is working on a ceasefire and hostage release deal in Gaza but is "not there yet," the U.S. National Security Advisor told NBC on Sunday, with fighting in the conflict raging on as regional leaders meet to discuss the crisis. Addressing that conflict, Sullivan lauded the ceasefire deal and said the US was working with Lebanon's military …

Israel-Lebanon ceasefire explained: What is deal struck between Hezbollah and Israel – and will it hold?
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Israel-Lebanon ceasefire explained: What is deal struck between Hezbollah and Israel – and will it hold?

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. The Lebanese health ministry says nearly 3,800 people have …

White House reacts as Hamas releases chilling video of US-Israeli hostage urging Trump to ‘not make mistake Biden…’
3 weeks, 2 days ago

White House reacts as Hamas releases chilling video of US-Israeli hostage urging Trump to ‘not make mistake Biden…’

Hindustan Times  

White House reacted to a chilling video released by Hamas on Saturday, where an Israeli-American hostage described the atrocities of being held captive for over 420 days. In over a 3-minute longer video, which was uploaded to Telegram, Hamas issued a stern message for US President-elect Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Hamas video has a message for …

'They can't survive another winter in tunnels': Families of hostages to protest demanding ceasefire deal
3 weeks, 3 days ago

'They can't survive another winter in tunnels': Families of hostages to protest demanding ceasefire deal

Firstpost  

Ever since the Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire took effect last week, the world has turned its attention to the Gaza truce that will possibly end hostilities between Israel and Hamas. US President Joe Biden has said that Washington will push for the Israel-Hamas truce with Qatar and Egypt Protesters stand with portraits of Israeli hostages outside the Israeli Prime Minister's residence in …

Trump wants to seal Israel-Gaza ceasefire before he takes office, key Senate ally says
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Trump wants to seal Israel-Gaza ceasefire before he takes office, key Senate ally says

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. Graham says Trump “wants a deal to free the hostages and end the war …

Gaza hostage deal: Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu says conditions very much improved for possible ceasefire with Hamas
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Gaza hostage deal: Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu says conditions very much improved for possible ceasefire with Hamas

India Today  

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday that conditions for reaching a possible deal to secure the release of Israeli hostages in the Gaza Strip have considerably improved. Asked about a possible hostage deal in an interview with local Channel 14, Netanyahu said: "I think the conditions have very much changed for the better." Meanwhile, the Israeli military said in …

Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire quiets northern front — but not Gaza
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire quiets northern front — but not Gaza

Politico  

“We feel this is a missed opportunity to tie in the hostages in this agreement that was signed today,” said Ruby Chen, whose son, Itay Chen, was taken hostage from an Israeli military base and has been declared dead. “Now it is winter, and all the people are drowning.” Palestinians feel resigned to continued war: The war between Israel and …

'We're begging you': Relatives of hostages block entrance to Netanyahu's office, demand Gaza truce deal
3 weeks, 6 days ago

'We're begging you': Relatives of hostages block entrance to Netanyahu's office, demand Gaza truce deal

Firstpost  

Eli Albag, the father of a 19-year-old woman who was taken captive on October 7, says that Netanyahu should reach an agreement with Hamas just as he secured a deal with Hezbollah As Lebanon celebrates the culmination of the Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire deal with the displaced heading home after months of conflict, relatives of hostages held by Hamas in Gaza feel …

Why Netanyahu’s next showdown will be with Iran
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Why Netanyahu’s next showdown will be with Iran

The Independent  

Wednesday morning in south Beirut started as daybreak has for much of the last two months – with explosions and gunfire. The ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon means that after 60 days the Israeli army will withdraw back to the border in the south and Hezbollah’s fighters will go beyond the Litani River 30km or so from the Israeli …

Israel will attack if Hezbollah violates ceasefire, Benjamin Netanyahu warns
4 weeks ago

Israel will attack if Hezbollah violates ceasefire, Benjamin Netanyahu warns

India Today  

Israel and Hezbollah have finally agreed to a ceasefire brokered by the US and France to end the violent border skirmishes in Lebanon that started in October 2023, soon after Hamas attacked the Jewish nation. Besides the warning, the Israeli Prime Minister also listed "three reasons" for the requirement of the ceasefire. French President Emmanuel Macron praised the signing of …

Israel offering $5 million reward for each Gaza hostage freed: Netanyahu
Top News
1 month ago

Israel offering $5 million reward for each Gaza hostage freed: Netanyahu

Deccan Chronicle  

Jerusalem: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Tuesday that Israel was offering a reward of $5 million to anybody who brings out a hostage held in Gaza. "Anybody who brings out a hostage will find with us a secure way for them and their family to leave" Gaza, Netanyahu said in a video filmed inside the Palestinian territory, according to …

Netanyahu makes rare visit to Gaza, offers $5 million for hostage release help
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1 month ago

Netanyahu makes rare visit to Gaza, offers $5 million for hostage release help

India Today  

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made a rare visit to Palestine's Gaza on Tuesday, where the Israeli military is engaged in a bloody war with Hamas militants. Netanyahu stressed that efforts to locate the 101 hostages still believed to be in Gaza had not ceased, and announced $5 million reward for each hostage's safe return. On Monday, Netanyahu, at the …

Netanyahu offers $5 million and safe passage out of Gaza to anyone returning a hostage
1 month ago

Netanyahu offers $5 million and safe passage out of Gaza to anyone returning a hostage

CNN  

CNN — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday offered $5 million and safe passage out of Gaza to anyone returning a hostage. We will bring them all back.” Speaking at the Netzarim Corridor in central Gaza alongside Defense Minister Israel Katz, Netanyahu added that whoever harmed a hostage would “pay the price.” Critics of the prime minister have accused …

Israel's Fired Defense Minister Says Netanyahu Prevented Gaza Ceasefire : State of the World from NPR : NPR
1 month, 1 week ago

Israel's Fired Defense Minister Says Netanyahu Prevented Gaza Ceasefire : State of the World from NPR : NPR

NPR  

Israel's Fired Defense Minister Says Netanyahu Prevented Gaza Ceasefire : State of the World from NPR Israel's Defense Minister was fired last week by Prime Minster Benjamin Netanyahu who said that trust had "eroded" between them. The now former defense minister met with families of Israeli hostages held in Gaza and gave his thoughts on what Israel can still achieve …

With Trump back as President, will his warning to Hamas speed up hostage release?
1 month, 2 weeks ago

With Trump back as President, will his warning to Hamas speed up hostage release?

India Today  

US President-elect Donald Trump, a few months ago at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, warned Hamas of paying a "very big price" if they did not return the hostages that were taken during the October 7 attack. After winning the US elections, Trump received a congratulatory call from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, one of the first world leaders …

Thousands in Israel protest sacking of defence minister
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Thousands in Israel protest sacking of defence minister

New Indian Express  

JERUSALEM: Thousands of Israelis protested against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's dismissal of his defence minister, demanding the government do everything in its power to bring home hostages held in Gaza. Netanyahu and Gallant have frequently clashed over Israel's retaliatory military offensive against Hamas following the Palestinian militant group's deadly attack on Israel on October 7 last year. In light of …

Israel 'offers Hamas millions of dollars' for each of the remaining October 7 hostages, with their captors allowed to leave Gaza
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Israel 'offers Hamas millions of dollars' for each of the remaining October 7 hostages, with their captors allowed to leave Gaza

Daily Mail  

Israel's prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu is reportedly offering Hamas 'millions of dollars' for each remaining hostage kidnapped by the terrorist group during the October 7 attacks. Those who are yet to return home include dual British-Israeli citizen Emily Damari, 28, who was forcibly taken from her home in Kibbutz Kfar Aza in southern Israel. Israel 's prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu …

Israeli Police Arrests Top Aide to Prime Minister in Leaked Intelligence Scandal
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Israeli Police Arrests Top Aide to Prime Minister in Leaked Intelligence Scandal

CNN  

Israeli police have arrested a top aide to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over allegedly leaking classified information to foreign media. The investigation centers on allegations that the prime minister's office promoted to foreign media the claim that Hamas was planning on smuggling hostages out of Gaza over the Egyptian border and creating divisions in Israeli society to pressure Netanyahu into …

Israeli Security Source Leaked Documents, Raising Concerns about Hostage Release Negotiations
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Israeli Security Source Leaked Documents, Raising Concerns about Hostage Release Negotiations

India Today  

Israeli authorities have been investigating a suspected leak of classified Gaza documents involving an aide to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The leak reportedly outlines the negotiation strategy of Hamas, the Palestinian Islamist militant group that Israel has been fighting in Gaza for more than a year. The article has sparked outrage among the families of hostages held by Hamas and …

Israeli Police Arrest Top Aide to Prime Minister in Leaked Intelligence Scandal
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Israeli Police Arrest Top Aide to Prime Minister in Leaked Intelligence Scandal

CNN  

Israeli police have arrested a top aide to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over allegedly leaking classified information to foreign media. The allegations stem from two articles published in September, one in the Jewish Chronicle, in the United Kingdom, and another in Germany's Bild, both citing Israeli intelligence sources and supporting a narrative being pushed by Netanyahu at the time. The …

Netanyahu, US envoys clash over ceasefire in Gaza war
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Netanyahu, US envoys clash over ceasefire in Gaza war

Live Mint  

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with US officials on Thursday amid growing calls for a ceasefire with Hamas and Hezbollah. The interaction came mere hours after Hamas insisted that it would reject any proposal for a short term truce to the ongoing Gaza war. Meanwhile newly appointed Hezbollah leader Naim Kassem insisted on Thursday that the militant group would …

US and Egypt Push for Cease-Fires in Lebanon and Gaza
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

US and Egypt Push for Cease-Fires in Lebanon and Gaza

Deccan Chronicle  

US and mediators are pushing for cease-fires in Lebanon and Gaza, as the two fronts have been stalled for months. The US and its allies are proposing two-month cease-fires in each country, with Lebanon seeking a full Israeli withdrawal and Gaza seeking a four-week cease-fire with 10 hostages released. However, both Israel and Hezbollah remain unwilling to compromise, with the …

Egypt's readiness to reach a ceasefire deal in Gaza hinges on Israel's commitment to a comprehensive peace plan
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2 months ago

Egypt's readiness to reach a ceasefire deal in Gaza hinges on Israel's commitment to a comprehensive peace plan

Firstpost  

Egypt and Israel are reportedly close to reaching a deal on the release of Israeli hostages in the Gaza Strip. The talks, taking place in Cairo, focus on the release of the 12 Israeli citizens currently held captive in the Hamas-controlled territory. Both sides are reportedly willing to compromise, with Israel demanding the withdrawal of Israeli troops from the Gaza …

Blinken Presses Netanyahu to Publicly Deny Siege of North Gaza, Discusses Ceasefire & Hostage Deal
2 months ago

Blinken Presses Netanyahu to Publicly Deny Siege of North Gaza, Discusses Ceasefire & Hostage Deal

Firstpost  

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken pressed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to publicly reject the idea of a siege of north Gaza. The two discussed the ceasefire and hostage deal, the day-after plan for the Gaza Strip, the humanitarian situation in Gaza, and the expected retaliation to Iran's missile attack.

After Sinwar's death, hostage families see a 'window of opportunity' to bring their loved ones home
2 months ago

After Sinwar's death, hostage families see a 'window of opportunity' to bring their loved ones home

The Independent  

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Families of Hostages Hope for a Deal After Sinwar's Death
2 months ago

Families of Hostages Hope for a Deal After Sinwar's Death

Associated Press  

Families of hostages taken during the Israel-Hamas war are urging the government to use the Sinwar's death as an opportunity to bring their loved ones home. While they remain cautious due to fear of retaliation, they see a glimmer of hope that the situation may change with the death of the prominent Hamas leader.

Why Israel’s Hostage Families Are Turning on Their Government
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Why Israel’s Hostage Families Are Turning on Their Government

New York Times  

These family members of hostages held in Gaza have stepped up their protests, like this one blocking a road in Tel Aviv. The Netanyahu government has declared it won’t stop fighting until Hamas is completely eliminated, something that Einav and other hostage families say is unrealistic and may be a death sentence for their family members. In the immediate aftermath …

Israel expands strikes to northern Lebanon as more than one million people flee their homes
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Israel expands strikes to northern Lebanon as more than one million people flee their homes

The Independent  

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Biden Says He Doesn't Know If Israel Is Holding Up Cease-Fire Deal To Influence Election
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Biden Says He Doesn't Know If Israel Is Holding Up Cease-Fire Deal To Influence Election

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden had terse words for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday, and said he didn’t know whether the Israeli leader was holding up a Mideast peace deal in order to influence the outcome of the 2024 U.S. presidential election. “And whether he’s trying to influence the election, I don’t know, but I’m not …

Netanyahu addresses U.N., as world leaders call for Gaza and Lebanon ceasefires
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Netanyahu addresses U.N., as world leaders call for Gaza and Lebanon ceasefires

NPR  

Netanyahu addresses U.N., as world leaders call for Gaza and Lebanon ceasefires LEILA FADEL, HOST: This week, world leaders have been calling for cease-fires in Gaza and Lebanon. PRIME MINISTER BENJAMIN NETANYAHU: After I heard the lies and slanders leveled at my country by many of the speakers at this podium, I decided to come here and set the record …

Gaza hostage deal ‘may never happen’
3 months ago

Gaza hostage deal ‘may never happen’

The Telegraph  

US officials now believe that a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas is unlikely before President Biden leaves office in January, according to a report. The Wall Street Journal said top-level officials in the White House, State Department and the Pentagon are not expecting a breakthrough in talks between the two sides, who have been fighting a bitter war in …

Israel–Hamas war: The key reason why we’re not close to a cease-fire.
3 months, 1 week ago

Israel–Hamas war: The key reason why we’re not close to a cease-fire.

Slate  

Negotiators believe that the chances of a cease-fire deal in Gaza are “close to zero,” according to Channel 12, Israel’s leading TV station. This was a deal negotiated by outside powers: President Joe Biden coaxing Israel’s wartime Cabinet, Qatar pressuring Hamas. And their significance has grown since Hamas’ murder of six hostages in a Gazan tunnel, as Israeli troops neared …

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