Gaza, Israel

Donald Trump’s envoy pushes for Gaza ceasefire before inauguration
Steve Witkoff meets Qatari officials in Doha as president-elect warns of ‘hell to pay’ without Israel-Hamas deal
Israeli Strikes Kill Dozens in Gaza as US Pushes for Ceasefire
Israeli military strikes across Gaza killed at least 22 people on Wednesday, Palestinian medics said, as the U.S. stepped up efforts to overcome sticking points between Israel and Hamas to reach a ceasefire to end the war.
Israel and Hamas inch closer to Gaza ceasefire but gaps persist
Gaza Israel and Hamas are inching closer to a deal to pause their 15-month war in Gaza and enact a hostages-for-prisoners swap, sources with direct knowledge of the negotiations told The National on Wednesday.
Hurdles remain as Israel and Hamas once again inch toward a ceasefire deal
Israel and Hamas are once again struggling to reach a ceasefire that could wind down the 15-month war in Gaza and bring home dozens of Israelis held hostage
Israel Recovers Bodies of One or More Hostages Taken by Hamas in Gaza
Israel's defense minister said Wednesday that troops have recovered the bodies of one hostage from Gaza and is verifying another possible body.
Hamas and Israel are negotiating the release of hostages from Gaza
Israel and Hamas are eyeing a hostage release and ceasefire deal before Donald Trump's inauguration. Copyright 2025 NPR
Gaza deaths top 46,000 as one study suggests it could be much higher, and some pin ceasefire hopes on Trump
Palestinian officials say the war in Gaza has killed more than 46,000 people, as some on both sides of the conflict hope for "help from Donald Trump." ...
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Hamas says Israel demands release of ‘all’ hostages in Doha talks
Israel presented a new proposal through mediators in Doha, demanding the release of all Israeli hostages in exchange for an ...
Israel army says body of Gaza hostage retrieved from underground tunnel
The body was found as international mediators kept up a push for a ceasefire and hostage release deal The Israeli military ...
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Mossad Chief Delays Doha Visit amid Prisoner Swap Talks – UPDATED
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken expresses confidence in a near-term Gaza ceasefire and prisoner exchange.
Benjamin Netanyahu approves delegation to resume hostage negotiations in Doha, Qatar
The prime minister’s office announced on Thursday the approval of a new Israeli delegation to continue hostage negotiations ...
Trump Middle East envoy predicts 'good things' to announce on Gaza hostages before Jan. 20
Trump's Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff said on Tuesday he hopes to have good things to say about hostages held by Hamas in ...
Netanyahu Authorises Israel Negotiators To Continue Doha Hostage Talks: Office
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu authorised Israeli negotiators to continue talks in Doha on a hostage release, his office ...
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As Israeli delegation sets off for Doha, Israeli official tells i24NEWS 'optimism would be premature'
Serious differences on key issues including the release of hostages on humanitarian grounds and control over the Philadelphi ...
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Hamas and Israel: New Efforts for Ceasefire in Qatar
Hamas has resumed indirect ceasefire talks with Israel in Doha, Qatar. Senior official Basem Naim emphasized the group's ...
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Netanyahu greenlights Israel's liaisons to continue Doha hostage talks
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has authorized Israeli negotiators to continue talks in Doha over the release of hostages, ...
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What do we know about latest Gaza talks?
Mediators Qatar, Egypt and the United States have launched a new push to end the Gaza war and secure the release of dozens of ...