Egypt reportedly held initial Gaza cease-fire talks with the Palestinian Authority and smaller factions to pressure Hamas, while the proposal includes a temporary 60-day halt to hostilities, partial prisoner exchanges, and a framework for a comprehensive deal
According to the source, 'Hamas is feeling the political isolation and knows it cannot dig in its heels.' Meanwhile, an Israeli source told Haaretz that if the U.S. and the mediators present a plan that meets Israel's demands, negotiations could be renewed
The film 'The Road Between Us: The Ultimate Rescue,' about Noam Tibon, a retired Israeli general who rescued his family on October 7, won't be screened at the Toronto Int'l Film Festival after organizers requested filmmakers receive approval to use Hamas footage of the deadly attack
Israeli and Palestinian sorces told Haaretz that progress in negotiations, which appear to have abandoned a phased hostage deal, depends on Israel's willingness to cancel its decision to occupy Gaza City and Hamas making significant compromises in talks
In two press conferences, one for Israeli journalists and the other for foreign press, Netanyahu called for a 'quick' takeover of central Gaza, claiming it would defeat Hamas. Hostage families described the goals presented as 'unrealistic conditions that mean sacrificing the hostages'
Israel is causing undeniable carnage in Gaza, and Hamas has committed horrendous atrocities against Israel. But many Israelis are saving their harshest judgement for their own leaders, and it's time to address how deep their sense of betrayal runs
By fostering Hamas as a competitor to the Palestinian Authority, Israel has created an anomaly in Gaza that exists in no other Middle Eastern country. Now that Israel rejects any alternative Palestinian government, it will be forced to step into Hamas' shoes and become the direct and sole occupier of Gaza
Religious Zionism MK Rothman says any action Israel is taking in Gaza aimed at advancing a hostage deal undermines the war's objectives. 'Creating the conditions for a deal means keeping Hamas alive'
'We have to put an end to this madness,' said the brother of Evyatar David, an Israeli hostage seen emaciated in a Hamas video. 'Imagine not knowing where your child is for five minutes at the mall – now multiply that by 667 days,' he said of his parents' struggle
Salem al-Atrash, whose brother was killed and his body taken by Hamas on October 7, calls for retrieving all the bodies for burial, but says that the living hostages must come home first. 'The children still don't believe they don't have a father. He had a month-old girl when he was killed, and she won't know him'
Eli David, brother of hostage Evyatar, whose video was just published by Hamas, said the images of his emaciated brother 'broke' their father, comparing it to images from the Holocaust
While Netanyahu signals openness to a comprehensive deal with Hamas – it's unclear he's willing to pay the price. Hamas seeks an end to the war – but on its own terms ■ IDF chief Zamir may step down if no cease-fire is reached
'I haven't eaten for days': The family of Evyatar David, who appears emaciated in two videos released by Hamas over the weekend, called on Israel, the international community and aid organizations to ensure that David 'immediately receives proper nutrition'
Amid footage of starving Israeli hostages published by Hamas and Islamic Jihad, hundreds joined families demanding that the Netanyahu government end the war and reach a deal to release the remaining hostages. The mother of hostage Matan Angrest said a Trump official blamed proposals for partial deals on Israeli politics
This marks the second video Hamas has released of Evyatar David, who has been held in captivity in Gaza for 665 days. The family has not yet cleared the most recent video for publication
British Jewish groups criticize Starmer's push for Palestinian state recognition, arguing it emboldens extremism and rewards Hamas terror, especially while hostages remain in captivity.
Under the proposed plan, Israel will gradually begin annexing parts of Gaza if Hamas does not agree to a cease-fire. Netanyahu told ministers the plan is supported by the Trump administration
Signatories cited pictures of 'babies who succumb to starvation,' adding that as victims of the Holocaust, Jews have 'a special obligation' to prevent indiscriminate harm. Education Minister Kisch accused them of contributing to a 'Hamas propaganda campaign'
Hamas' latest demand would require Israel to release all 288 Palestinian prisoners who are currently serving life sentences, including those it has previously insisted on keeping incarcerated. The diplomat said that the new demand suggests that Hamas intends to treat all remaining living hostages as equivalent to IDF soldiers