Terror group submits softened response after being told to come back with more reasonable reply; Witkoff slated to meet Dermer, Qatari PM in Italy on Thursday to advance talks

Israeli delegation to return from Doha for consultations after Hamas responds to latest deal; PMO acknowledges mediator efforts.

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.

Israel rejects joint demand, US envoy slams it; FMs from UK, Canada, EU say Israel-backed aid scheme dangerous, 'deprives Gazans of human dignity'; condemn 'humanitarian city' plan

Efforts to secure a ceasefire and hostage release in Gaza gathered momentum on Friday after Hamas made a revised proposal on the terms of a deal, and Israel said negotiations would continue into ...

How international condemnation of Israel gives Hamas hope and a reason to keep dragging its feet. Imagine that you are in control of a piece of territory and your people are suffering terribly and facing a hunger crisis.

The negotiations to free the 239 hostages, including children and the elderly, have been ongoing since Hamas’ Oct. 7 surprise terrorist attack killed more than 1,000 Israeli civilians.

WASHINGTON — The deal between Israel and Hamas for the release of 50 hostages from Gaza capped an "extremely excruciating five ... Qatar but acknowledged its role in the hostage negotiations.