Donald Trump's Gaza deal

The Israel Democracy Institute found that 66% of Israelis surveyed believe that the Israel-Hamas War should be ended by the current hostage deal on the table.

Trump wrote that his administration was touched by the families' determination to continue telling the hostages' stories and steadfast advocacy.

First round of hostage deal negotiations successful • Khalil al-Hayya, Hamas's chief negotiator • Trump hosts former hostage Idan Alexander in the White House

US President Donald Trump warned that “time is of the essence” in Gaza ceasefire talks, urging negotiators to act quickly to avoid “massive bloodshed” and saying progress has been “very positive.”

Families and survivors in Jerusalem and New York marked two years since the October 7 massacre, urging the release of 48 hostages still held in Gaza and expressing hope for a breakthrough deal.

Israel needs to be asking itself the long-term question: What danger will Hamas still present to Israel over a more extended period of time?

Lapid's offer of a safety net thereby allows for the deal to still be implemented regardless of opposition from right-wing ministers Smotrich and Ben-Gvir.

American mediation has long meant Israeli concessions, from the Sinai withdrawal to Gaza negotiations. What do Carter, Clinton, and Trump have in common?

‘I was surrounded by a crowd that wanted to lynch me,’ Levy reocunted in an emotional interview on 103FM.

As Trump wrote, the operating logic at this stage must be to “get the hostages out safely and quickly,” without surrendering Israel’s core security requirements.

Hamas collecting hostage bodies • Detained flotilla participant accused of biting prison medical staff • Israeli, Diaspora communities commemorate Oct. 7 Massacre anniversary.