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Those recognizing a Palestinian state 'can't even tell you where it is,' Rubio says

“At the end of the day, Hamas is sitting there saying: We’re winning the PR war. We’ve got all these countries lining up on our side of this argument."

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio against backdrop of Israel and Palestine flags on geopolitical map.
 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

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.

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

 IDF releases footage of the approximately 20 Israel Air Force fighter jets that took part in striking Houthi sites in Yemen, July 7, 2025.

Israel Air Force, security officials track F-35 sales as regional powers eye stealth jet


French official denies claim France held 2020 talks with Hamas with Macron's approval - report

According to a classified document reportedly obtained by Israeli defense officials in Gaza, the first covert meeting took place on October 16, 2020, in Doha, Qatar.

 Hamas terrorists in Khan Yunis, in the southern Gaza Strip. February 20, 2025.

Hamas official says terror group 'surprised' by US accusation, asserts ready to resume talks

Senior Hamas official Taher al-Nunu said the issue of the hostages "had not yet been discussed in the Doha negotiations, stressing that it 'was supposed to be discussed next week.'"

Illustrative image of Hamas terrorists in Gaza.

After negotiation team recalled from Doha, hostage coordinator promises 'talks are continuing'

“The negotiation team has been operating in Doha for 18 days. During this extended period, we have come a long way in order to make progress," said Hirsch.

 Families of hostages, former hostages, and supporters march to the US embassy branch in Tel Aviv, calling for the release of all hostages, July 19, 2025.

Israeli delegation will return to Qatar only when deal is feasible - Israeli officials

“This is not the collapse of the negotiations,” the official stressed. “This delegation stayed in Doha for over two and a half weeks – longer than any previous Israeli team."

Israelis demonstrate for a hostage deal in Tel Aviv, July 24, 2025.

US envoy Witkoff to meet Israeli, Qatari officials in Rome for hostage deal talks

If sufficient progress is made, Witkoff will travel from Rome to Doha towards the end of the week to secure a deal, according to reports.

US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff with hostage posters seen behind him (Illustrative).

Mediators say 'blame will lie fully with Hamas' should ceasefire deal talks fall apart - report

Senior Hamas officials in Doha are reportedly inclined to support the deal on the table, but no response has been received from Hamas's military leadership in Gaza, N12 noted. 

 Families of hostages, former hostages, and supporters march to the US embassy branch in Tel Aviv, calling for the release of all hostages, July 19, 2025.

Israel has 'made significant strides' in Qatar talks, Hamas is curbing progress - Israeli official

"The flexibility and constructive approach shown by Israel in the negotiations are not matched by Hamas,” the official said.

 Demonstrators protest for the release of Israelis held hostage in the Gaza Strip, outside Hakirya Base in Tel Aviv, July 12, 2025.

Israel makes progress on Gaza talks, Hamas may have 'minor' comments, sources tell 'Post'

One mediator described Israel’s new map as “a breakthrough,” though sources believe at least a few more days well be needed to reach a final agreement.

 Israelis attend a rally calling for the release of Israelis held hostage by Hamas terrorists in Gaza, outside the Prime Minister's office in Jerusalem, July 13, 2025.

Significant progress in hostage talks following further Israeli flexibility, sources tell 'Post'

A meeting was held between the Israeli delegation and the Qatari and Egyptian delegations on Wednesday, in which Israel presented new maps that included additional Israeli concessions.

 Israelis attend a rally calling for the release of Israelis held hostage by Hamas terrorists in Gaza, outside the Prime Minister's office in Jerusalem, July 13, 2025.

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Israeli delegation requests meeting with Qatari, Egyptian mediators on Gaza deal

Israel is expected to present additional flexibility regarding the deployment of IDF troops during the ceasefire.

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