AMICHAI STEIN

Amichai Stein is an Israeli journalist currently working as a diplomatic reporter for The Jerusalem Post and i24 News. From 2017-2024, he worked as a foreign affairs and diplomatic correspondent for KAN News.


 Members of the Al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of Hamas and mourners attend the funeral of Al-Qassam fighters who were killed during the war between Israel and Hamas in the Al-Shati camp, in Gaza City, February 28, 2025.

Hamas cut off contact, escalation in Gaza likely unavoidable, Israeli official tells 'Post'

US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff meets with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem, Israel, July 31, 2025

WATCH: US, Israel have new understanding for hostage talks as they reach impasse

 HAMAS TERRORISTS keep guard on the day Hamas handed over deceased hostages, in Khan Yunis, Feb. 20, 2025.

Israel rejects Hamas's demand to release living terrorists in exchange for hostage bodies


IAEA officials will visit Iran for the first time since 12-Day War - exclusive

The hope is that the talks will open the door for high level talks between IAEA's Director-General Rafael Grossi and senior Iranian officials.

IAEA board and chief Rafael Grossi hold exceptional meeting about Israel's strikes on Iran, June 16, 2025

Witkoff heads to Israel in effort to advance hostage deal, survey Gaza aid, source tells 'Post'

Witkoff's first trip to Israel in nearly six months comes as the international community pushes for more humanitarian aid to enter Gaza.

US Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff speaks during a dinner with US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the Blue Room of the White House, July 7, 2025

France fails to secure a consensus for Palestinian recognition at two-state conference - exclusive

The UN Conference on The Peaceful Settlement of the Question of Palestine and the Implementation of the Two-State Solution was held in New York behind closed doors on Tuesday.

French Consul-General in Jerusalem, Nicolas Kassianides (L) presenting a document to Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas (R) declaring France's intent to recognize a Palestinian state, July 25, 2025; illustrative.

Netanyahu discussed partial Gaza annexation if hostage talks stall, source tells 'Post' - exclusive

IDF sources confirmed to the Post that senior IDF officials were kept out of the meetings and were not consulted regarding any option, or plan of annexation.

 IDF soldiers operating in the Gaza Strip, July 17, 2025.

Herzog clashes with Dutch PM over threat to suspend Israel from EU programs

Tensions erupted between Herzog and Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof, following a statement from the Netherlands suggesting punitive European measures against Israel.

 President Isaac Herzog.

'No choice but to expand Gaza op.' if talks continue to stall, source tells 'Post' - exclusive

"If there's no advance in the talks - there will be no choice but to expand the military operation," the source said.

IDF troops operate in the West Bank, July 25, 2025.

Pro-Israel US lawmakers pressured Israel to allow more humanitarian aid into Gaza - exclusive

The message came from both senior Republican lawmakers in Congress and officials in the White House, according to two sources familiar with the matter.

Humanitarian aid is airdropped over Gaza as seen from northern Gaza Strip, July 27, 2025

US considers deal for all the hostages, end of war, sources tell ‘Post’

Trump underscored the importance of securing the release of hostages held by Hamas in Gaza, adding that he did not know what would happen.

 US President Donald Trump speaks with reporters as he departs for travel to Pennsylvania from the South Lawn at the White House in Washington, July 15, 2025; illustrative.

Israel gives conditions for localized Gaza ceasefires without deal in place

Hamas has reportedly expressed willingness to show flexibility on its previous demands, with international pressure expected to help restart talks.

Palestinians carry aid supplies that entered Gaza through Israel, in Beit Lahia in the northern Gaza Strip, July 27, 2025

Israel believes Hamas is trying to extract every possible advantage, but still open to a deal

According to an official, Hamas has yet to provide a formal and serious response to Israel’s latest proposal. Instead, it has resorted to delaying tactics.

Illustrative image of Hamas terrorists in Gaza.