Hamas negotiations
Israeli Military Confirms One Body Returned by Hamas Not a Hostage Amid Fragile Ceasefire
Oct 15, 2025 07:20 pm CST
The Israeli military has announced that one of four bodies transferred by Hamas doesn't match any hostage, creating new tensions in the ceasefire agreement. While Israel released 2,000 Palestinian prisoners, complications continue over the return of hostage remains, with both sides accusing each other of violations as humanitarian aid deliveries resume after a brief pause.
Trump Announces Plan to Attend Gaza Ceasefire Signing in Egypt as Hostage Release Expected
Oct 10, 2025 02:03 am CST
President Donald Trump plans to visit Egypt for the Gaza ceasefire signing ceremony, anticipating hostage releases by Monday or Tuesday. The deal "ended the war in Gaza" according to Trump, who also expects to address Israel's Knesset during his Middle East trip. Secretary of State Marco Rubio praised Trump's diplomatic achievement, hinting at intense negotiations between Israel and Hamas.
Hamas Demands Release of Marwan Barghouti and Key Palestinian Leaders in Gaza Ceasefire Negotiations
Oct 08, 2025 04:04 am CST
Hamas is seeking the release of prominent Palestinian prisoner Marwan Barghouti and other high-profile detainees as part of ongoing ceasefire negotiations with Israel. The talks, taking place in Egypt's Sharm El-Sheikh, are based on a US-proposed 20-point plan that includes hostage exchanges, prisoner releases, Israeli withdrawal from Gaza, and Hamas disarmament.
Israel-Hamas Peace Negotiations: Two Years of Gaza Conflict and Trump's Diplomatic Initiative
Oct 08, 2025 03:05 am CST
As the Gaza conflict marks its second anniversary, Israeli forces continue military operations while negotiations proceed on Trump's peace proposal in Egypt. The talks, involving Hamas and Israeli delegations with US mediation, represent the most promising effort yet to end a war that has devastated Gaza and isolated Israel internationally, addressing critical issues of ceasefire terms, hostage releases, and Gaza's future governance.
US Secretary Rubio Calls Hamas "Killers and Terrorists" While Trump Advances Gaza Ceasefire Negotiations
Oct 06, 2025 10:07 am CST
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasizes the terrorist nature of Hamas while highlighting President Trump's coalition with Arab nations to resolve the Gaza conflict. Trump reports significant progress in negotiations for hostage release and lasting Middle East peace, with technical teams meeting in Egypt to finalize details of what could be a historic ceasefire agreement.
"We Must Unite": Arab, Muslim Leaders Urge Review Of Israel Ties After Doha Strike
Sep 16, 2025 05:13 am CST
Arab and Muslim leaders called for a review of ties with Israel after emergency talks in Doha on Monday following last week's deadly strike on Hamas members in the Qatari capital.