Hostage Negotiations

Gaza 'Close-Quarters Combat' Leaves Dozens Dead

The Israeli military authorities reported on Thursday that numerous Palestinian militants were killed in close-quarters combat by ground troops, as they escalated their operations in Khan Younes, the largest city in southern Gaza. Israeli ground troops killed dozens of militants in "close-quarters combat" Thursday, the army said, as it ...

Israel Faces Pressure amid Military Losses

Israel reported the loss of 24 soldiers on Tuesday, marking the highest single-day casualties since the commencement of its ground offensive in Gaza. This comes amid increasing pressure on the government to put an end to the conflict. Israel said on Tuesday that 24 soldiers died in the biggest single-day losses since the start of its ground war ...

Hostage Release Framework to Be Sent to Hamas

Qatar's Prime Minister stated on Monday that a framework for halting fighting in Gaza and securing the release of hostages will be conveyed to Hamas, following discussions with US, Israeli and Egyptian officials. A framework for a halt in fighting in Gaza and the release of hostages is to be relayed to Hamas, Qatar's Prime Minister said Monday ...

Three-Stage Gaza Truce Plan Being Examined by Hamas

A source within the Palestinian militant group Hamas informed AFP on Wednesday that Hamas is currently reviewing plans for a three-stage truce with Israel. These plans envision a temporary halt to the Gaza war, to last several weeks. Hamas is reviewing plans for a three-stage truce with Israel, which foresee a weeks-long halt to the Gaza war, a ...