Gaza ceasefire-for-hostage deal ‘closer than ever’, says Israel’s Defence Minister

Jerusalem: Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said Monday that Israel and Hamas are “closer than ever” to reaching a ceasefire-for-hostage deal, Israel’s state-owned Kan TV News reported. Read More

Israel says ceasefire deal is closer than ever, as death toll rises in Gaza

NBC News' Raf Sanchez visits the aftermath of a recent Israeli air strike on a Gaza school sheltering displaced families. This comes as the Israeli defense minister states that a ceasefire deal is ... Read More

Israel says hostage-ceasefire deal with Hamas closer than ever: What we know

Defense Minister Israel Katz said Monday that Israel is "the closest we have been to a hostage deal since the previous ... that the negotiations are closer to reaching a deal than ever before. Read More

Israel-Hamas hostage talks show ‘some progress’, Netanyahu says after Palestinian side announce advance in ceasefire and swaps

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told lawmakers on Monday that “some progress” had been made in negotiations to secure the release of ... Read More

A hostage deal by Chanukah? Israel, US and Hamas indicate unusual optimism.

WASHINGTON — U.S. and Israeli officials say a deal ... push stronger than ever to make it happen and make all the world leaders understand this is the most important thing in the world.” The post A ... Read More

Netanyahu throws cold water on hostage deal prospects, and reminds us what a curse he is for Israel

Netanyahu won't make a deal because extremists in his coalition want to settle Gaza, and he doesn't want to face accountability for Oct. 7 ... Read More

Netanyahu tells Israel parliament 'some progress' on Gaza hostage deal

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told lawmakers on Monday that "some progress" had been made in negotiations to secure the release of hostages held in Gaza, more than 14 months into the war. Read More

Israeli hostages are coming home on Christmas day? Pro-Hezbollah outlet says Hamas peace deal imminent

A fast-tracked peace talks could ensure an extended ceasefire in Gaza by Christmas while many Israeli hostages are likely to be released by Hamas in return ... Read More

Rebuilding Syrian military to take years, Khamenei blames US, Israel, for Syria upheaval

Hamas gives Egypt list of hostages terror group holds • High Court hears plea for 10/7 probe • Four rockets cross into Israel from Gaza • IDF eliminates head of Hamas's Paragliding Unit | Page 2 of 2 ... Read More

Israel closer than ever to deal on Gaza hostages, says defence minister

JERUSALEM - Israeli negotiators have never been closer to a deal for the release of hostages in Gaza since the November 2023 truce in the war between Israel and Hamas, Israeli Defence Minister Israel ... Read More

Netanyahu tells Israeli Parliament there’s ‘some progress’ on Gaza hostage deal

Hopes of a ceasefire are being rekindled with similar statements from Palestinian militant groups. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read More

Israel minister says Gaza hostage deal closer than ever

"A deal for exchanging prisoners and ceasefire between the resistance and the occupation has actually become closer than ever ... US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan, during a visit to ... Read More