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State Department officials worked against Israel during war, former envoy says - report

Former Israeli Ambassador to the US, Michael Herzog, also explained that there were severe tensions between Joe Biden and Benjamin Netanyahu.

 (L-R): Shin Bet Director Ronen Bar, Mossad Director David Barnea, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

Qatar, the US, and Israel: Who’s really calling the shots in Israel’s hostage talks?

However, it remains unclear how likely this is to happen, given that Hamas has no apparent incentive to dramatically alter the existing agreement.

Israleis protest for the release of hostages held in the Gaza Strip, in Tel Aviv, February 15, 2025

Gaza hostage deal: Netanyahu orders Israeli team to head to Cairo for ceasefire talks

Sources to 'Post': Witkoff suggested 'new ideas' to advance deal • Hamas 'unlikely' to agree to earlier release of more hostages

  (L-R): Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and aide Eli Feldstein

Shin Bet probes Netanyahu's office staffers' alleged Qatar ties

The Shin Bet noted in an official letter that was sent to MK Gilad Kariv that the investigation was underway in other government ministries as well.

Qatar will host Palestinian prisoners if they choose to come, PM says

His welcoming sentiment to released Palestinian prisoners is not the first of its kind in recent weeks.

Egyptian sources say both sides showing flexibility to achieve Gaza ceasefire

The deal's approval ultimately is reportedly dependent on Israel.

Turning up the fight: Qatar's role re-visited as Knesset members argue for stricter enforcement

Against the background of the renewed attempt to formulate an outline for the release of hostages, a group of Knesset members in the coalition formulated a bill that would tighten enforcement against

Qatar’s bait and switch game as mediator and host

Qatar is arguing that it won’t act as a mediator any longer, threatening the fate of the hostages because a deal would be harder without Doha in the middle.

A post-Sinwar scenario: What's next for Hamas and Israel now?

With Sinwar gone, Hamas's new leadership faces critical choices on ceasefire talks, hostages, and its future in Gaza.

Blinken to meet with Egypt on hostage deal Tuesday

Miller: 'We continue to engage with our partners in the region'

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