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Protestors on Ayalon highway in Israel rallying for Israel to end the war with Hamas and bring back the Israeli hostages

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Israel-Hamas war

Protesters block major highways during nationwide demonstrations | LIVE BLOG

Hostage families launch another day of major demonstrations marking 690 days since Oct 7: 'Today Israel stands together, by our side, by the side of our loved ones'

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L'envoyé spécial des États-Unis au Moyen-Orient, Steve Witkoff, prononce un discours dans le bureau ovale de la Maison Blanche, le 28 mai 2025

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Israel-Hamas war

US Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff is heading to the region after visiting Europe

Indicating potential progress in ongoing hostage deal and Israel-Gaza ceasefire negotiations

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Israeli reserve soldiers operating in the Gaza Strip

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Israel-Hamas war

Hamas demands ceasefire goes on as long as talks continue - report

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

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Israel-Hamas war

Hostage release, ceasefire talks hit dead end - report | LIVE BLOG

Negotiators from Arab countries mediating between Hamas and Israel told US media that a ceasefire deal in the Gaza Strip will likely not be struck before Trump enters office

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View of the Philadelphi Corridor in the southern Gaza Strip

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Israel-Hamas war

Israeli official refutes withdrawal of IDF from Philadelphi - report

'Israel's presence in the Philadelphia corridor prevents Hamas from strengthening and rearming,' an Israeli source told local media

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Protest for signing the hostage deal in front of PM Netanyahu's residency in Jerusalem, November 18.

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Israel

'They won't survive another winter:' Hostages' families rally near PM's residence

'Netanyahu, sign the deal and the war now!' demand the protesters

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Rachel Goldberg and Jon Polin speak at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Illinois

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US / Canada

Parents of Hersh Goldberg-Polin receive standing ovation at DNC

'Hersh, if you can hear us, we love you,' Rachel Goldberg said – 'Stay strong, survive'

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Einav Zangauker, mother of hostage Matan Zangauker who was kidnapped from Israel on October 7

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Israel-Hamas war

Mossad chief allegedly said no hostage deal possible in current political climate

The Civilian Commission of Inquiry into the October 7 disaster convened to hear from survivors and families, with damning testimony presented by Einav Zangauker

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قائد حماس في غزة يحيى السنوار

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Israel-Hamas war

Hamas refuses to participate in talks unless alternative framework provided

The terror organization said that participating in talks would provide cover for Israel to continue its aggressive war in the Gaza Strip

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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (right) meeting Mossad chief David Barnea

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Israel-Hamas war

Pessimism on hostage release: Negotiating parties say no breakthrough in ceasefire deal

i24NEWS learned that, as of now, Hamas and Israel are far from an agreement, with main issues remaining assurances terrorists will not rearm and freely move through the Gaza Strip

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Osama Hamdan, haut responsable du Hamas, prend la parole lors d'un rassemblement organisé par le groupe terroriste libanais Hezbollah, à Beyrouth, au Liban, le 17 mai 2021.

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Israel-Hamas war

'No one has any idea' how many hostages are alive - Hamas official

In an interview with CNN, Osama Hamdan claimed that Israeli operation to free four hostages on Saturday resulted in the deaths of three others, including an American citizen

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An almost empty Red Square with the St. Basil's Cathedral, left, the Kremlin Wall and the Spasskaya Tower, right, in the background are seen at dawn in Moscow, Russia, Jan. 30, 2024.

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Israel-Hamas war

Russia calls for swift release of its nationals held by Hamas

The country's Human Rights Commissioner appealed to UN official to secure release of Russian nationals remaining in Hamas' captivity in Gaza

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A file photo of Hamas operatives at the Philadelphi corridor between Egypt and Gaza

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Israel-Hamas war

Secret modification by Egypt upended hostage negotiations - report

The alteration is believed to have led to Hamas agreeing to terms different from those previously accepted by Israel, causing a major diplomatic dispute

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gives a press conference with Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich at the Prime Minister's office in Jerusalem.

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Politics

Smotrich to PM: 'If Rafah op is canceled, govt under you won't have right to exist'

As high-stake hostage-ceasefire deal negotiations progress, far-right minister attacks Netanyahu

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Palestinians at the site of a destroyed Mosque from an Israeli air strike in Rafah, in the southern Gaza Strip, on February 14, 2024.

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Israel-Hamas war

Israeli official to i24NEWS: 'We're expecting response from Sinwar within 48 hours'

As hostage-truce deal negotiations reach critical moment, Israel gives 'very large concessions,' i24NEWS source said

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President Joe Biden speaks at the IBEW Construction and Maintenance Conference, Friday, April 19, 2024, in Washington.

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US / Canada

In his Passover address, Biden talks about hostages, U.S. antisemitism

'This Passover falls particularly hard on hostage families trying to honor the spirit of the holiday – a story centered on freedom – while their loved ones remain in captivity'

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Des photographies d'Israéliens toujours retenus en otage par les terroristes du Hamas à Gaza, affichées devant le ministère de la Défense à Tel Aviv. 3 avril 2024

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Israel-Hamas war

Hamas offers truce deal without hostage release in first 42 days - report

'Hamas is making this 'phantom' proposal to save face. They know it will not be accepted, but they are trying to appease and anger of the mediators' says a former IDF intelligence officer

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People walk by photographs of Israelis held hostage by Hamas terrorists in Gaza, alongside 'Bring them home now!' posted in Tel Aviv, Israel.

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Israel-Hamas war

Mossad: Hamas rejected latest ceasefire-hostage deal proposal

Qatar, Egypt and the United States tabled an outline for the ceasefire and hostage negotiation but Israel says Yahya Sinwar wants to exploit the tensions with Iran for a 'general escalation'

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Des affiches portant les photos des otages aux mains du Hamas

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Israel-Hamas war

Hamas says it will 'study' latest Israeli ceasefire proposal

The terrorist organization points out that the proposal received as part of ceasefire and hostage negotiations doesn't meet 'any of its demands' and is 'intransigent'

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People walk by photographs of Israelis held hostage by Hamas terrorists in Gaza, alongside 'Bring them home now!' posted in Tel Aviv, Israel.

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Israel-Hamas war

Israeli official tells i24NEWS: 'Slight optimism' in reaching new hostage deal

According to previous reports, all parties involved in the negotiations for a truce in Gaza agree on basic points and would reconvene in two days to agree on terms of a final agreement

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People walk by photographs of Israelis held hostage by Hamas terrorists in Gaza, at 'Hostages Square' in Tel Aviv.

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Israel-Hamas war

i24NEWS Exclusive: Israeli flexibility in hostage talks seen as 'positive', now awaits Hamas

Meanwhile, no plan was presented during discussions with senior Americans officials regarding a military operation in Gaza's southernmost city of Rafah

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Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, at far left, speaks while meeting with Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, across table at far right, at the Pentagon.

2 min

Israel-Hamas war

'Look at their actions, not words': Israeli official to i24NEWS on U.S. ties

The senior official involved in the ceasefire and hostage release negotiations also refutes reports of Israel's delegation leaving Qatar entirely, saying mid-level representatives remain

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Palestinians at the site of an Israeli air strike in Rafah, in the southern Gaza Strip, on March 25, 2024.

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Israel-Hamas war

Israel recalls negotiators from Qatar, says Hamas 'not interested' in talks

Hours after the UNSC adopted Gaza ceasefire resolution, Hamas rejected the truce proposal

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People walk by photographs of Israelis held hostage by Hamas terrorists in Gaza, at 'Hostages Square' in Tel Aviv.

2 min

Israel-Hamas war

Hamas official delinks ceasefire deal from hostage release, adds demands

Hussam Badran says a 'clear construction plan' for Gaza must be presented and Hamas priorities 'not limited to the release' of hostages

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