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.
Progress made in talks over Israel-Hamas ceasefire and hostage release, officials say
Officials say 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
What have the main obstacles been to a ceasefire deal in Gaza and the release of Israel's hostages?
Israel and Hamas have been holding indirect talks for more than a year aimed at ending the war in Gaza and returning the hostages to Israel.
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.
Israel Steps Up Gaza Talks, Hinting at Progress on Truce
Top Israeli negotiators will join Qatari-hosted talks on a proposed Gaza truce and hostage release by Hamas, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said.
Israel 'Working Hard' To Secure Gaza Hostage Deal: Foreign Minister
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar said on Monday that Israel is "working hard" to reach a deal that would facilitate the release of dozens of hostages held captive in Gaza.
Progress made in talks over Israel-Hamas ceasefire and hostage release, Israeli FM says
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar says “progress was made” in ceasefire negotiations with Hamas. U.S. and Arab mediators ...
Biden calls for immediate ceasefire in call with Israel's Netanyahu
President Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a phone call on Sunday to discuss the ongoing ceasefire ...
Israel moves to make heavy bombs, but U.S. reliance hard to shake, experts say
Israel said last week it would move to produce heavy bombs and raw materials for defense domestically, after learning “a ...
Israel Has Not Received Draft Proposal for Ceasefire Deal, Israeli Official Says
JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Israel has not received a draft proposal for a deal to halt the fighting in Gaza and return its ...
Israel budget deficit jumps to 6.9% of GDP in 2024 due to war costs
Israel posted a budget deficit of 19.2 billion shekels ($5.2 billion) in December, the Finance Ministry said on Monday, ...
Israel and Hamas handed ‘final’ ceasefire draft to end Gaza war
Israel and Hamas have been presented with a “final” draft of a ceasefire agreement that would end the war in Gaza and free ...
Biden speaks with Israel's Netanyahu as ceasefire negotiations take place in Qatar
The Biden administration is putting pressure on a deal before the inauguration, which will see President-elect Donald Trump ...
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 ...
Israel’s Campaign in Syrian Border Area Prompts Fears It Plans to Stay
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s order for Israeli troops to “take over” a buffer zone with Syria upended decades of ...
Biden, Netanyahu discuss latest in effort to reach an Israel-Hamas war ceasefire
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and U.S. President Joe Biden have spoken in a phone call on the latest efforts to ...
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 ...
Where hope takes flight: Saving Israel’s injured wildlife
How a dedicated team in Northern Israel is transforming the future of wildlife rehabilitation through innovation, public ...