Hamas, Israel

Hamas ‘very close to an agreement’ with Israel while key sticking points remain, official says
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.
Officials Report Breakthrough in Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Talks
A person familiar with the discussions indicated that a breakthrough was achieved overnight, resulting in a proposed deal now on the table. Israeli and Hamas negotiators are expected to present the terms to their respective leaders for final approval, marking a potential step forward in ending the prolonged conflict.
Israel awaits Hamas' response to final Gaza deal draft, officials say
Israel and mediators from Egypt, the U.S. and Qatar have given Hamas a final draft agreement for the release of hostages held by Hamas in exchange for a ceasefire in Gaza, two senior Israeli officials and a source familiar with the details said.
Progress made in talks over Israel-Hamas ceasefire and hostage release, officials say
Three officials acknowledged progress has been made and said the coming days would be critical for ending more than 15 months of fighting that has destabilized the Middle East.
Talks on Gaza Cease-Fire and Hostage Releases: What to Know
The negotiations appeared to be gaining momentum on Monday as Arab and American mediators pushed for an agreement before President-elect Donald J. Trump takes office.
Israel and Hamas near potential deal to release 33 hostages: The Jerusalem Post reports
Israel and Hamas are close to a possible deal in which 33 hostages will be released during the first phase, the Jerusalem Post reported, citing sources. Health ministry in Gaza says 19 killed in 24 hours Doha talks enter critical phase: Can a prisoner exchange deal be reached before Trump's inauguration?
Ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas make 'very real' progress
Advances have been made over the weekend in negotiations to broker a deal that would end Israel's deadly assault on Gaza and see the release of hostages held by Hamas.
What are the main obstacles to a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of hostages?
Israel and Hamas have been holding indirect talks for more than a year aimed at ending the war in Gaza and returning scores of militant-held hostages in exchange for Palestinians imprisoned by Israel.
Qatar hands Israel, Hamas 'final' draft of Gaza ceasefire deal, official tells Reuters
Mediator Qatar has handed Israel and Hamas a "final" draft of a ceasefire and hostage release agreement designed to end the war in Gaza, an official briefed on the negotiations told Reuters on Monday.
Ambassadors to Israel join rally to demand Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal
The protest comes on the same day that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he was sending the director of the Mossad foreign intelligence agency to ceasefire talks in Doha.View on euronews
Israel 'caught off guard' by Hamas flexibility in hostage deal talks
We are close to announcing an agreement and a prisoner exchange,” said a source claiming to be familiar with the negotiations, “but this hinges on Israel’s awaited response.
Qatar gives Israel, Hamas final draft of Gaza truce deal after midnight talks 'breakthrough', official says
Mediator Qatar gave Israel and Hamas a final draft of a deal to end the war in Gaza on Monday, after a midnight "breakthrough ...
Record number of journalists dead in Gaza war
Since Hamas attacked Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, destruction and devastation in Gaza have been widespread. So has death: 45,000 people have been killed in this conflict, including more than 300 aid ...
How much more ‘hell’ can Gaza ‘pay’?
All hell will break out” in the Middle East, Donald Trump said, if the remaining hostages in Hamas captivity in Gaza are not ...
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Vance: Allowing Israel to dismantle Hamas’s last battalions is what Trump means by ‘all hell’
Allowing Israel to dismantle Hamas’s last battalions is what Trump means by ‘all hell’ appeared first on The Times of Israel.
More than 46,000 Palestinians have been killed in the Israel-Hamas war, officials say
Gaza's Health Ministry says the death toll from the Israel-Hamas war has climbed above 46,000. The ministry updated its toll ...
Israel to use withheld Palestinian tax income to pay electric co debt
Israel plans to use tax revenue it collects on behalf of the Palestinian Authority to pay the PA's nearly 2 billion shekel ...