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.


 People stand on a boat as activists are prevented from approaching the damaged Gaza Freedom Flotilla vessel "Conscience", after it was targeted by drones, at sea outside Maltese territorial waters, May 3, 2025.

Katz instructs IDF to prevent Greta Thunberg's flotilla from reaching Gaza

 EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas attends the IISS Shangri-La Dialogue security summit in Singapore, May 31, 2025.

'We want good relations with Israel' EU Foreign Affairs chief Kaja Kallas tells 'Post' – interview

 (Illustrative) US Middle East Envoy Steve Witkoff over a backdrop of Hamas terrorists in the Gaza Strip.

Witkoff urges Hamas to accept ceasefire proposal, says hostage families deserve closure and dignity


Netanyahu confirms Israel is arming clans in Gaza to fight Hamas after Liberman's allegations

Avigdor Liberman sat down with KAN's Reshet Bet on Thursday in interview, claiming Netanyahu is arming militias in Gaza.

 L to R: Yisrael Beytenu chair Avigdor Liberman, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu against backdrop of terrorists. (illustration)

Freedom Flotilla will not be allowed to dock in Gaza, Israeli sources confirm to 'Post'

A senior Israeli defense source confirmed the matter to the 'Post,' adding that Defense Minister Israel Katz is expected to make more decisions on Thursday. 

 Activist Greta Thunberg stands aboard the aid ship Madleen, which left the Italian port of Catania on June 1 to travel to Gaza to deliver humanitarian aid, in this picture released on June 2, 2025 on social media.

Former prime minister Bennett launches AI-powered public diplomacy campaign

“There is no starvation in Gaza. This is yet another lie from our enemies. Israel must engage in the battle for global perception," Bennett said.

 Former Prime Minister Bennett launches AI-powered public diplomacy campaign

French senior official: June conference not centered on recognizing Palestinian state

Macron previously announced that France might recognize a Palestinian state in June, prompting criticism from Israeli and American officials.

 French President Emmanuel Macron delivers a speech during an inauguration of a France Services house in Wallers, France, June 3, 2025.

Scoop: Mediators trying to close hostage deal gaps between Israel, Hamas before Friday

Hamas demands US guarantees that negotiations for a deal, including a ceasefire, will continue after the initial 60-day period, a source told the Post.

Israeli protesters call for release of all hostages held in Gaza, during demonstrations at Begin Gate in Tel Aviv, June 3, 2025

Israel's Dermer holds first phone call with Qatari PM on hostage deal efforts

US envoy Steve Witkoff attempted to arrange a meeting between Dermer and Al-Thani, but it never came to fruition.

 Head of the negotiations for hostages release Minister Ron Dermer speaks at the Jewish News Syndicate conference in Jerusalem, on April 28, 2025.

Trump says Israel, Hamas close to hostage, ceasefire deal

Earlier, Hamas said it was consulting with Palestinian factions on the Witkoff proposal.

 An illustration US President Donald Trump and the Gaza Strip

New deal on the table: Witkoff proposal includes minor IDF withdrawal, new aid distibution

10 living hostages and 18 hostage bodies would be released for a 60-day ceasefire, minor IDF withdrawal, and aid distribution changes.

 (Illustrative) US Middle East Envoy Steve Witkoff over a backdrop of Hamas terrorists in the Gaza Strip.

Witkoff to send new Gaza ceasefire proposal to Israel, Hamas, 'Post' learns

Hamas said that it agreed to a framework for a permanent Gaza ceasefire with US special envoy Steve Witkoff.

Hamas terrorists stand guard on the day of the handover of hostages, in Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip, February 22, 2025.

UAE summons Israeli ambassador over Jerusalem flag march 'violations'

The UAE condemned "the deplorable and offensive violations against the Palestinian people that took place in the courtyard of Al-Aqsa Mosque."

 National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir visits the Temple Mount in Jerusalem Old City, on Jerusalem Day, May 26, 2025