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Dermer meets Qatari officials in France, in first since Hamas's hostage deal response

The meeting was thought to be the first meeting between a senior Israeli official and Qatari officials since Hamas's response to the hostage deal proposal.

Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer seen in the Knesset, in Jerusalem, January 22, 2025
An illustrative photo of Hamas terrorists with hostage demonstrations in the background.

Qatar: Gaza deal agreed by Hamas 'almost identical' to Witkoff's plan

Yonatan Urich arrives for a court hearing as part of the 'Qatargate' affair in Lod, August 19, 2025

Police warn against allowing Urich to return to work, ‘place where he executed alleged crimes’

IDF soldiers operating in the Gaza Strip, August 12, 2025.

Hamas may use hostages as shields to stop IDF Gaza City invasion, expert warns


Hamas informs Egyptian, Qatari mediators it agrees to hostage-ceasefire deal

The proposal would see the release of ten living Israeli hostages in return for a 60-day ceasefire, and the release of 150 terrorists serving life sentences. 

An illustrative photo of Hamas terrorists with hostage demonstrations in the background.

Police appeal Magistrate Court's decision to allow Urich to meet with PM

What police tried to do in this case is prove that Yonatan Urich worked as a public servant, including gathering testimonies from various defense officials.

 Yonatan Urich, adviser to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seen before a press conference in Tel Aviv on October 3, 2022.

Netanyahu rejects partial hostage deal, Israel braces for nationwide strike for hostage release

Border Police officers killed in car crash • Israel to allow shelter supplies into Gaza • Israel strikes in southern Lebanon • IDF inches closer to Gaza City before occupation

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

Qatar imprisons Baha'i leader for casting 'doubt on the foundations of the Islamic religion'

Qatar has previously been accused of deporting members of the Baha'i community without reason.

Remi Rowhani

Hamas may agree to a 'partial' hostage deal, classified PM's document shows - report

Channel 12 reported on a classified document received by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, hours after Mossad's Barnea trip to Qatar.

Hamas terrorists seen before a hostage release in Gaza City, February 1, 2025

Restrictions against 'Qatargate' suspect Yonatan Urich lifted, contact allowed with Netanyahu

Judge Mizrahi sharply criticized the police, writing that in his view, Urich is not a state employee and therefore cannot be suspected of bribery.

 Yonatan Urich, adviser to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seen before a press conference in Tel Aviv on October 3, 2022.

Israel at War day 679: What's going on in Gaza, Lebanon?

Hezbollah head threatens Lebanon gov't • IDF seals 7 km. tunnel in Beit Hanun • Singapore airdrops aid to Gaza for the first time, IDF confirms

IDF soldiers operating in Beit Hanun.

Mossad chief conducting extensive hostage talks in Doha despite previous reports - exclusive

In recent days, Qatar and Egypt have been working on a framework for a deal that would include the release of all hostages and an end to the war.

Mossad director David Barnea seen over a wall of hostage posters in Tel Aviv (illustrative)

Mossad Chief Barnea meets Qatari PM in Doha, confirms partial hostage deal is 'off the table'

"The head of the Mossad even made it clear in the meeting that a partial deal had been dropped," the source said.

 Hostage families and supporters rally, calling for the return of the remaining 50 hostages in Hamas captivity, June 28, 2025.

Hamas mulls possible resumption of hostage negotiations

Israel has not ruled out the possibility of sending a delegation for talks on a potential deal, but has made clear that no decision has been made yet.

Outline of Hamas terrorists standing against backdrop of Israeli demonstrators calling for an immediate hostage deal. (illustration)

Israel needs to take full control of Gaza - there is no partial control, MK Halevi says

“We can’t leave a single book in schools unchecked. They teach there in textbooks how to rape Jewish women and behead people,” he said.

MK Amit Halevi attends a National Security committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament on October 15, 2024.