Witkoff and Kushner Expected to Join Israel-Hamas Talks

Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, both architects of President Trump’s plan to end the war, are expected to join mediation efforts between Israel and Hamas.

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Israel Marks Two-Year Anniversary of Oct. 7 in Subdued Fashion

The second anniversary of the Oct. 7 attacks comes with peace talks underway, but with hostages still in Gaza, more than 67,000 Palestinians dead and Israel more isolated than ever before.

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Gaza Peace Talks Are Set to Take Place in Egypt

Though significant issues remain to be hashed out between Israel and Hamas, some are saying that after two years of death and destruction, a breakthrough may be near.

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Gaza Peace Talks Are Set to Take Place in Egypt

Though significant issues remain to be hashed out between Israel and Hamas, some are saying that after two years of death and destruction, a breakthrough may be near.

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Strong-Armed by Trump, Netanyahu Embraces Gaza Deal as a Personal Win

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel took credit for an emerging agreement, but it was clear that President Trump was calling the shots.

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Israel and Hamas Prepare for Talks on Trump’s Plan to End Gaza War

Indirect negotiations through mediators are planned for Monday in Egypt and are expected to focus on one main issue, swapping hostages for Palestinian prisoners. That may leave talks on other obstacles to ending the war until later.

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Amid the Gaza War, Israel Is More Divided and Isolated Than Ever

The longest war of an endless Israeli-Palestinian conflict has come to challenge Israel’s own image and understanding of itself.

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Netanyahu Defends Wartime Leadership, Saying Hostage Deal Is Within Reach

In a speech that lasted just minutes, the Israeli prime minister boasted that he had defied his critics to secure the release of the remaining hostages in Gaza.

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Trump’s Approach on Gaza: Deal First, Details Later

“We’ll see how it all turns out,” President Trump said after Hamas agreed to portions of his cease-fire plan, with conditions.

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For Netanyahu, Trump’s Nod to Peace Puts Him in a Tough Spot

The Israeli leader thought he had a plan from the U.S. president that would have represented total victory over Hamas. Suddenly, it looks as though he might not get everything he wants.

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