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US President Donald Trump speaks in the Oval Office of the White House, September 5, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
September 6, 2025, 11:17 am
Trump: ‘We’re in very deep’ talks with Hamas, some hostages may have ‘recently died’
Warns ‘it’s going to be nasty’ if all captives not released; IDF said to believe Hamas will move hostages from Gaza City; families thank Trump, Witkoff for pushing for their return
By ToI Staff, Agencies and Jacob Magid
A picture shows a view of a makeshift displacement camp at the Yarmuk Sports Stadium, once a soccer arena, with a view of Gaza City on September 4, 2025 (Omar Al-Qattaa / AFP)
September 5, 2025, 3:21 am
IDF says it already controls 40% of Gaza City ahead of main offensive
Palestinians report dozens killed in strikes in the Strip; IDF reported to fire artillery at unpopulated areas in enclave’s north to push civilians to leave
By Stav Levaton, Nurit Yohanan and ToI Staff
Families of hostages held in the Gaza Strip and supporters attend a rally calling for the release of hostages held in Gaza, in Jerusalem, September 3, 2025. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
September 4, 2025, 11:46 am
Mediator says final US proposal calls for release of all hostages and end to Gaza war
Bishara Bahbah, who has served as a broker between Hamas and Washington, says Trump is seeking to heavily pressure Netanyahu to accept the terms
By Nurit Yohanan and ToI Staff
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (C) and Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer (R) speak with US envoy to the Mideast Steve Witkoff (L), during the premier's visit to Washington, DC on July 7, 2025. (Avi Ohayon/GPO)
July 24, 2025, 2:19 pm
Israel studying Hamas response to Gaza proposal; officials warn hostage deal not imminent
One source tells ToI latest offer in Doha is ‘workable,’ but two senior officials quoted elsewhere argue Hamas is actually ‘hardening positions’ ahead of Dermer-Witkoff meeting
By Lazar Berman
An Israeli protester sits outside Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's residence, calling for the return of the Israeli hostages and an end to the war, on June 13, 2025. His sign reads: "Agreements save lives. Wars save politicians." (Rachel Alroey/FLASH90)
June 25, 2025, 6:53 am
Mediator: Ceasefire-hostage deal between Israel and Hamas possible ‘within days’
Bishara Bahbah says conclusion of Israel-Iran war puts Gaza back atop regional agenda, but Arab diplomat argues that dynamic that led to standstill in talks remains unchanged
By Jacob Magid
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks at a Jerusalem Day state ceremony at Ammunition Hill in Jerusalem, May 26, 2025. (Arie Leib Abrams/Flash90)
May 27, 2025, 1:00 am
PM suggests hostage deal imminent, then walks back remark; families denounce ‘abuse’
Netanyahu claims he wasn’t speaking literally when saying he hoped to make an announcement on the captives ‘today or tomorrow,’ sparking flood of inquiries from desperate families
By ToI Staff
US Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff arrives for a signing ceremony at the Royal Palace in Doha on May 14, 2025. (Karim Jaafar/AFP)
May 26, 2025, 11:05 pm
Witkoff: Israel prepared to accept temporary ceasefire; Hamas should do the same
US envoy denies that Hamas has accepted his hostage deal proposal; Palestinian official claims he walked back previous understandings; Israeli official blames intermediary Bahbah
By Jacob Magid
Demonstrators protest against the Israeli government and for the release of Israelis held hostage in the Gaza Strip outside Hakirya Base in Tel Aviv, May 24, 2025. (Tomer Neuberg/Flash90)
May 26, 2025, 2:06 pm
Israel rejects latest proposed hostage-ceasefire deal, senior official says
Responding to report Trump is set to announce new truce for around 70 days and release of 10 hostages, Israeli official says Hamas terms are unacceptable
By Nava Freiberg, Nurit Yohanan and ToI Staff
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