Israel’s Netanyahu eyes Iran after triumphs over Hamas, Hezbollah, Syria
2025 will be a year of reckoning for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his country's arch foe Iran. The veteran Israeli leader is set...
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Two main issues left to be resolved in negotiations, Hamas sources say – report
Two primary obstacles remain in the hostage deal/ceasefire negotiations in Doha, Hamas sources told the Hezbollah-affiliated Lebanese news outlet Al-Akhbar on Thursday. The first of...
UN torture expert visits Israeli scenes of Oct 7 Hamas attack
The United Nations' senior expert on torture visited the Israeli kibbutz communities attacked on Oct. 7, 2023, for the first time on Wednesday to offer...
Hamas official: 34 hostages could be released in first phase of deal, Rafah Crossing would reopen
An anonymous Hamas official tells the Hezbollah-affiliated Al Mayadeen news outlet that there has been considerable progress in the negotiations for a phased hostage release...
Hamas wants 7-day truce before hostage release; Israel demands soldiers in first phase
Hamas officials told the Hezbollah-affiliated Al-Akhbar newspaper in Lebanon that negotiations in Doha are progressing well, with most issues resolved. However, two critical sticking points...
Reports: Israel to deport terrorist prisoners to Middle East destinations
Palestinian sources reported on Wednesday that negotiations for a deal to release the hostages are in their final stages, and that discussions are now revolving...
Hamas agrees to terms for first-phase hostage release—Israeli official
Talks toward a hostage release deal have gained significant traction, an Israeli government official said on Monday evening. Recent negotiations have focused on bridging gaps,...