Hostage Deal

Netanyahu reportedly postpones decision on IDF actions in Gaza – CNN

A source knowledgeable about ceasefire talks told CNN that a decision on the IDF's actions in Gaza will not be reached at the end of this week.

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a press conference, in Jerusalem, May 21, 2025.
US Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff talks to hostage family members on August 2, 2025.

Witkoff calls for an 'all-or-nothing approach' to end Gaza war in meeting with hostage families

"There is hardship and shortage, but no starvation. Once we refute this Hamas claim, we can continue negotiations to end the war and bring back all the hostages," Witkoff said.

|ByDARCIE GRUNBLATT, CORINNE BAUM
Israeli hostage Evyatar David as he appears in a Hamas propaganda video, August 2, 2025.

WATCH: Hamas forces hostage Evyatar David to dig own grave, count days without food

In the video, David can be seen crossing off days on a makeshift calendar hung up on the side of an underground Gaza tunnel. 

|ByDANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD, JERUSALEM POST STAFF
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'

Another official familiar with the talks told the Post that Hamas has also partially severed ties with Qatar and Egypt.

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Israelis must 'face reality' of harming hostages in Gaza operations, far Right lawmaker says

Asked about comments made on referring to hostages as prisoners of war, MK Kreuzer said that the quote "exposed media's hypocrisy" on Gaza.

JULY 31, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and MK Yitzhak Kreuzer seen at the Knesset, in Jerusalem, July 14, 2025

Slovenia announces arms embargo on Israel, PIJ publishes video of hostage Rom Brasklavski

Israel strikes Hezbollah targets • Ben-Gvir accuses Germany of 'once again supporting Nazism' • IDF soldiers thwart abduction attempt in Khan Yunis • Witkoff meets Netanyahu in Israel

JULY 31, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Palestinian Islamic Jihad terrorists in Khan Yunis in the southern Gaza Strip. January 30, 2025.

Behind the curtain: Iran's unseen influence on Gaza talks - analysis

The ceasefire deal that was thought to be imminent following the IDF's success in Iran has collapsed. Instead of giving Hamas the green light to deal, it seems that Tehran sent word to double down.

JULY 30, 2025ByHERB KEINON
Illustrative image of Hamas terrorists in Gaza.

Opposition demands to convene Knesset plenum to discuss haredi draft, hostages

Shas and United Torah Judaism said in a statement that they were willing to meet to discuss a hostage deal.

JULY 30, 2025ByELIAV BREUER
Head of opposition and head of the Yesh Atid party MK Yair Lapid leads a faction meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, on June 30, 2025.

'They're not hostages, they're POWs': Heritage minister says war focus must be Hamas

Eliyahu said his remarks were not coming from a place of “disregard or detachment,” but that he believed this would be the only way to rescue the remaining hostages.

JULY 30, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Minister of Heritage Amichai Eliyahu attends a government conference at the Prime Minister's office in Jerusalem on January 8, 2023.

Hamas won't enter negotiations until humanitarian situation improves, sources tell Post

GHF blasts ex-staffer for 'war crimes' claims • NYT amends Gaza starvation story • Jewish congressman declines Qatar invite • Freed hostage Emily Damari condemns Starmer's Palestine plan

JULY 30, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Israelis demonstrate in Tel Aviv in support of a hostage, ceasefire deal, July 19, 2025.

Jewish congressman declines Qatar invite, calls out mishandling of Gaza hostage crisis

"Qatar’s gross mishandling of the hostage crisis in Gaza and failure to sufficiently pressure Hamas into ending the war prevents me from allowing staff to visit your country," Landsman wrote.

JULY 29, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Greg Landsman (D) looks on at a press conference during the U.S. congressional delegation's visit to Denmark, at their hotel in Copenhagen, Denmark April 25, 2025.

UK threatens Palestinian state recognition, IDF intercepts missile from Yemen

UK PM Starmer will reportedly introduce Palestinian statehood recognition plan • Israel, US boycott UN meeting on two-state solution • Netanyahu will visit Argentinia, meet Milei in August

JULY 29, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Israeli air defense systems intercept an incoming missile fired from Yemen, as seen from Jerusalem, July 1, 2025

Former senior Shin Bet official: 'This is the only way Israel can bring the hostages back'

In an interview with Maariv, former Shin Bet official, Yossi Amrusi, criticizes Israel's current negotiation strategy and lays out his own plan to bring the hostages home.

JULY 28, 2025ByPELED ARBELI
A rally calling for the release of Israelis held hostage by Hamas terrorists in Gaza, at "Hostage Square" in Tel Aviv, July 12, 2025.

Israel considers expanding Gaza op. if talks halt, PA says Hamas must leave Gaza

PMO says it will work with aid groups to allow more aid into Gaza • Deportation hearings expected for 13 Gaza flotilla activists • Israel, US boycott UN meeting on two-state solution

JULY 28, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
IDF SOLDIERS exit a tunnel underneath the European Hospital in Khan Yunis.

From Gaza to Paris: Former hostage Ofer Kalderon honored at Tour de France

At an event honoring 100 days since the October 7 massacre, Israel’s Premier Tech Pro Cycling Team owner Sylvan Adams promised he and Kalderon would one day ride side-by-side at the  Tour de France.

JULY 28, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Ofer Kalderon honored by Israel’s Premier Tech Pro Cycling Team at Tour de France, July 27 2025.