David Barnea

Sinwar is the obstacle to the agreement, not me': PM approves delegation to head to Cairo talks

The PMO denied allegations that Hamas agreed to a deal and that negotiations stalled due to attempts by Israel to change conditions.

No return of terrorists and holding Philadelphi: Israel's hostage deal demands

The Hezbollah-affiliated Al-Akhbar published a report detailing Israel's alleged conditions for a hostage.

By MAARIV
29/07/2024

Mossad chief returns from Rome with hostage deal clarifications

“The negotiations on the main issues will continue in the coming days,” a statement by the Prime Minister's Office stated.

Israel sends updated Gaza ceasefire, hostage deal proposal to US

Israel believes that a united front with the US is important to get Hamas to agree to the three-phase deal, originally proposed by US President Joe Biden in May. 

27/07/2024

Netanyahu sends adviser Ophir Falk to join hostage talk delegation, excludes security heads

Prime Minister Netanyahu sent advisor Ophir Falk and Mossad chief David Barnea to Qatar for hostage discussions. Falk's role is oversight, amid tensions over his inclusion in previous talks.

By WALLA!
05/07/2024
  Defense Minister Yoav Gallant attends a state ceremony for fallen Israeli soldiers

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant: 'We are closer to a deal than we have ever been'

Earlier, Netanyahu sent a team led by Mossad Director David Barnea to participate in further negotiations for a deal after Hamas dropped its demand for an upfront pledge that Israel ends the war. 

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu with outgoing Mossad chief Yossi Cohen and incoming Mossad chief D

Mossad head will fly to Qatar, Shin Bet chief to Egypt, PMO confirms

It should be noted that it was already indicated earlier that Hamas would reject the US proposed plan, which included concessions from Israel.

Netanyahu rejected Gaza deal outline before meeting hostage families

As families worry about the fate of their loved ones, N12 reported that Netanyahu was presented with a framework for a deal but rejected it.

 Demonstrators protest calling for the release of Israeli hostages in Tel Aviv, March 23, 2024

Israel accepts US hostage deal compromise, awaits Hamas response

There were major disagreements in the Israeli delegation about the number of Palestinian prisoners to be released, and no major breakthrough has happened in the talks since.

Hostage deal gaps narrow as Israel and US join talks in Qatar

Mossad Chief David Barnea to meet CIA Director William Burns in Qatar. Blinken says gaps between Hamas and Israel narrowing in hostage talks.

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