Following Qatar's decision to halt mediation efforts between Israel and Hamas, Eyal Ofer, an expert on Hamas's economic activities, has proposed that Israel should engage directly with the groups holding Israeli hostages in Gaza, bypassing Hamas entirely.
In an interview...
In a tense political climate, the upcoming trip of Mossad chief David Barnea to Qatar next week has been met with skepticism from a senior Israeli official, who characterized the visit as "throwing sand in the eyes of the...
Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar refused an opportunity to leave Gaza and facilitate a ceasefire in exchange for his survival, leading to the continuation of the war, according to a report by the Wall Street Journal on Sunday.
Citing U.S., Arab,...
JERUSALEM — Despite Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s insistence on maintaining an Israeli military presence in the Philadelphi Corridor indefinitely, Israeli negotiators have expressed support for a complete withdrawal from the strategically important border area in a second phase of...
"Negotiations Halted as Airstrikes Escalate, US Urges Protection of Palestinian Civilians"
Israel has withdrawn its negotiating team from Qatar and launched airstrikes in the Gaza Strip, marking a new phase in its offensive against the Palestinian militant group Hamas.Â
The move...