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Kushner: "We can't afford to fail," Witkoff: "We just kept on thinking to ourselves, "This finish line is about saving lives"

According to the itinerary, the U.S. president will first meet with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu at the Knesset, followed by the hostage families, before addressing the rest of its members

Around 40,000 people took part in the rally in Sydney, chanting, "From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free"

Israeli forces have resumed large-scale operations in the Jabaliya area and on the outskirts of Gaza City

Protesters chanted slogans against the prime minister: 'While 82 percent of the people support the agreement – Netanyahu is dragging us into an endless war for messianic delusions'

Hamas is reviewing the maps, with positive progress reported in Israeli media • Ceasefire in Syria begins despite apparent violations

Hamas has rejected plans for Israel's withdrawal during the planned 60-day truce

Bezalel Smotrich demands a resumption of fighting immediately after the release of the hostages, while Itamar Ben Gvir rejects any idea of withdrawing the Israeli army from key areas in Gaza

Israel, meanwhile, demands Hamas 'lay down its arms,' the official said, and will only 'offer a temporary ceasefire' otherwise before the military will 'proceed with military operations'

'They threatened to kill me several times, pressed a gun against my head,' Siegel recalled, urging a ceasefire and hostage release be secured as soon as possible

'There is no need to negotiate with those who murder our soldiers; they must be reduced to dust, starved, and not kept alive by the humanitarian aid that provides them with oxygen,' Ben Gvir said

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu earlier called Hamas’ changes and revisions to the most recent proposal 'unacceptable,' despite sending the delegation to Qatar

One of the significant gaps at the top of the organization is the exile of senior figures from Gaza and disarmament • The divisions deepened following the controversial release of Edan Alexander

Talks are being held in Cairo about a deal between Egyptian, American, and Hamas officials – but an Israeli source said Israel has no intention to send a delegation

Israel is now waiting for Hamas to reply, with the US proposal including a 60-day truce in the Gaza Strip for the release of 10 living hostages and 18 deceased hostages

Yaakov's son confirmed the report on his Instagram account. This leave 54 Israeli hostages still held captive in the Gaza Strip

Contrary to reports, Israel is 'not aware' of Hamas's agreement to the Witkoff outline

The proposal stipulated 10 hostages to be released for a 70-day cessation in hostilities • Witkoff slammed Hamas: 'What I have seen is completely unacceptable'

Washington reportedly formed its own channels to communicate with Hamas through American-Palestinian Bishara Bahbah, which led to the release of American-Israeli IDF soldier Edan Alexander

Senior Hamas official Mahmoud Mardawi said in an interview with Al Jazeera that the terrorist organization 'will not go to a deal under the current conditions'

The IDF said that the 252nd Division is operating in northern and central Gaza, discovering a workshop used for producing rockets and launchers was discovered • Over 50 terrorists have been eliminated

Amid widespread protests against its rule in Gaza, Hamas is understood to be under pressure to secure a ceasefire before a Muslim holiday

The Israeli Foreign Minister hardens his stance in the face of the Palestinian terrorist group's refusal to release the hostages.

As Israel weighs its next moves and regional actors look on, this episode offers critical insight into what may come next along one of the most volatile frontlines in the Middle East