Israel says ceasefire deal is closer than ever

Negotiators say Israel and Hamas are inching toward a ceasefire deal. This is what it may look like
Officials on all sides have cautioned that key details must still be worked out. But there is a general sense of optimism that has been lacking for many months.
Israel, Hamas inching closer to ceasefire deal, here's how it may look like
After months of deadlock, Israel and Hamas appear to be moving closer toward a ceasefire to end their 14-month war.
Israel "closer than ever" to close hostage deal with Hamas: Report
Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz told lawmakers that Israel is nearing a hostage deal with Hamas. Prime Minister Netanyahu echoed this, emphasizing discretion. While details are scarce, the potential deal reportedly involves a phased approach and excludes a complete end to hostilities.
Israeli minister says hostage deal ‘closer than ever’ as Trump sends warning to Hamas
US president-elect Donald Trump also said he had a ‘very good talk’ with Israel’s prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu
Israel Minister Says 'Not Been This Close To A Deal' On Gaza Hostages
Israeli negotiators have "not been this close to an agreement" for the release of hostages in Gaza since the November 2023 truce in the war between Israel and Hamas, Defence Minister Israel Katz said on Monday.
Senior Hamas official: 'Closer than ever to reaching hostage deal'
"We are closer than ever to reaching a prisoner exchange deal and a ceasefire, provided that Netanyahu does not obstruct the agreement," the Hamas official said.
Faced with mounting public anger, a weakened Hamas starts to compromise
A new proposal for a 60-day pause in hostilities in Gaza and the exchange of Israeli hostages for Palestinian prisoners ...
Trump again warns Hamas to release hostages soon, or 'It's not going to be pleasant'
President-elect Donald Trump said on Monday he had a "very good talk" with Israel's prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, about ...
Israel refusing Hamas’ demand to release terrorist mastermind Marwan Barghouti in exchange for hostages: report
Israel is refusing Hamas demands to release a high-profile terror mastermind in exchange for hostages, according to reports.
Alcohol and drug use common among at-risk youth during Israel-Hamas War - ELEM
ELEM, an organization aimed at helping Israel’s at-risk youth, served over 13,000 youth in 2024. The organization’s poll surveyed over 3,000 of the young people it has helped.
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News Wrap: Displaced Gazans struggle to escape fighting between Israel and Hamas
In our news wrap Sunday, dozens of people were killed in Gaza as the war between Israel and Hamas rages on, Israel ...