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Trump envoys Witkoff and Kushner arrive in Sharm el-Sheikh to join negotiations

US envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff arrived in Sharm el-Sheikh as Israel, Hamas, and mediators discuss a potential ceasefire and hostage deal.

: Businessman and former Senior Advisor to the President Doanld Trump Jared Kushner (L) and U.S. Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff chat on the tarmac on before First lady Melania Trump and U.S. President Donald Trump on July 13, 2025 in Teterboro, New Jersey.
 A Hamas terrorist in front of hostage posters. (Illustrative)

Final draft of hostage deal presented to Hamas after 'breakthrough,' official says

 MARCO RUBIO, tapped to be the next US secretary of state, is seen as a strong supporter of Israel. He has backed a two-state resolution to the conflict while supporting Israel’s right to portions of the West Bank.

10 dilemmas of a Palestinian state, 10 questions Middle East policymakers forget to ask - opinion

 Families of Americans held hostage by Hamas speak with members of the press after meeting with US President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, outside the White House in Washington, US, July 25, 2024.

Israel sends updated Gaza ceasefire, hostage deal proposal to US


Hamas leader urges Palestinians to kidnap Israeli soldiers amid crumbling peace talks

According to Ma'an News Agency, Haniyeh calls the end of recent US-backed peace talks an "unquestionable fact."

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US: Time may have come for Kerry to 'lower the volume' on peace talks

Obama administration concerned failing peace talks may be detracting from other foreign policy commitments; Kerry states he and his team won't "be afraid to be caught trying."

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US: Time may have come for Kerry to 'lower the volume' on peace talks

Obama administration concerned failing peace talks may detract from other foreign policy commitments; Kerry says he and his team won't "be afraid to be caught trying."

US Secretary of State John Kerry.

Mansour: Treaty ratifications legally empower PA to fight ‘occupation’

Palestinian Authority Foreign Minister Riad Malki submitted applications for 15 international treaties and conventions to UN representatives.

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Abbas signs application to join international organizations, treaties; Kerry cancels meeting

Diplomatic tensions on the rise as US secretary of state cancels Wednesday visit to Ramallah; PA says move is response to Israel not releasing prisoners.

Abbas at Arab League summit

Environmentalists, security strategists caution: Water can’t wait for a peace agreement

The water shortage in Gaza and the West Bank is critical, and a solution to these issues could strengthen Israel’s ties with its neighbors.

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Israel as a 'crazy state': A new definition for political science?

No government on this earth has any legal right to free terrorists as a "gesture for peace."

Benjamin Netanyahu attends the weekly cabinet meeting at his office in Jerusalem March 23, 2014.

Into the fray: The bitter fruits of Bibi’s Bar-Ilan blunder

Obama’s recent interview clearly shows Netanyahu’s continued concessions have earned him only condemnation, not commendation; and produced pressures, not praise.

Netanyahu and Abbas

Aspects of Israel-Palestinian framework might stay secret

Kerry discusses peace process with King of Jordan; US reaffirms that it does recognize Israel as the Jewish state.

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US State Department: Recognition of 'Jewish state' not a precondition to peace talks

Kerry discusses peace process with King of Jordan; US reaffirms that it does recognize Israel as the Jewish state.

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