Hostage Negotiations News - Latest Updates & Headlines
Israel to send delegation to Doha on March 10 to advance Gaza ceasefire talks
Jerusalem, March 9: Israel will send a delegation to Qatar's capital Doha on Monday to advance negotiations for renewing the ceasefire in Gaza and securing the release of Israeli hostages held by Hamas, according to a statement issued by the Israeli Prime Minister's Office.
Trump issues 'last warning' to Hamas as US confirms direct hostage talks
Washington, March 6: US President Donald Trump has issued what he called a "last warning" to Hamas to release the hostages being held in Gaza.
Israel sets conditions for next phase of Gaza ceasefire deal
Jerusalem, March 4: Israel demands a demilitarization of the Gaza Strip and an end to Hamas' rule in order to move on to the next phase of the ceasefire deal that took effect in January, Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar said on Tuesday.
Israel only to retrieve hostages through prisoners' swap: Hamas
Gaza, March 3: Israel will only be able to "get its captives back" through a prisoner exchange deal, senior Hamas official Mahmoud Mardawi said in a press statement.
Israel halts humanitarian aid to Gaza until Hamas agrees to US-backed ceasefire extension
Tel Aviv, March 3: Israel announced on Sunday (local time) that it has stopped the entry of all humanitarian aid into Gaza until Hamas agrees to a US-backed extension of the ceasefire deal, following the expiration of phase one of the agreement on Saturday, Al Jazeera reported.
Israel adopts US framework for temporary ceasefire during Ramzan, passover period
Tel Aviv, March 2: Israel has adopted the framework of US Presidential envoy Steve Witkoff for a temporary ceasefire during Ramzan and Passover period. The decision was taken after a security discussion chaired by Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and with the participation of Israel's Defence Minister, senior security establishment officials and the negotiating team.
Israel accepts US proposal for temporary ceasefire in Gaza during Ramadan, Passover holidays
Jerusalem, March 2: Israel has accepted a US proposal for a temporary ceasefire in the Gaza Strip during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan and Jewish Passover holiday, according to a statement issued by the Israeli Prime Minister's Office around midnight between Saturday and Sunday.
Hamas says extending 1st phase of Gaza ceasefire 'unacceptable'
Gaza, March 2: The Israeli proposal of extending the first phase of the Gaza ceasefire agreement is "unacceptable," Hamas said.
Israel willing to extend ceasefire for hostage release: Foreign Minister tells EU counterparts
Brussels, February 25: In Brussels, Israel's Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar informed his 20 European Union counterparts that Israel is open to extending the ceasefire if more hostages are released, according to a statement from his office quoted by The Times of Israel.
Israel ready to extend ceasefire for more hostages: Foreign Minister Sa'ar
Brussels, Feb 24: Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar on Monday emphasised that the government led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is willing to extend the ceasefire agreement with Hamas in exchange for more freed hostages.
Hamas proposes 'all for all' prisoner-for-hostage swap with Israel: official
Gaza, Feb 19: Hamas said on Wednesday that it had submitted a proposal to Israel, through mediators, for a comprehensive prisoner-for-hostage swap based on the principle of "all for all" as part of ongoing negotiations.
Don't know what will happen tomorrow at 12 o'clock: Trump reiterates his call on Hamas to release hostages
Washington, DC, February 15: US President Donald Trump said on Friday (local time) that he was not sure what would happen on Saturday at noon, a reference to the deadline he put in place earlier this week, saying "let all hell break out" if Hamas does not release hostages still being held in Gaza by noon on Saturday. He reiterated his call on Hamas to release hostages.
Hell will break out if hostages not released by Saturday, Trump warns Hamas
Washington DC, February 11: United States President Donald Trump said on Monday that Israel should end the ceasefire in Gaza and resume military action if all hostages are not released by the end of the week, Times Of Israel reported.
Israeli cabinet to discuss ceasefire's next phase
Jerusalem, Feb 10: Israel's cabinet will convene on Tuesday to discuss the next phase of the Gaza ceasefire, a spokesperson for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a statement on Monday.
Israeli forces begin withdrawing from key Gaza corridor under ceasefire deal
Jerusalem, Feb 9: Israeli forces have begun withdrawing from a key area in Gaza as part of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire agreement that took effect last month, an Israeli government official said on Sunday.
Israeli forces prepare to receive three more hostages being released by Hamas
Jerusalem, Feb 8: The Israeli Defence Forces on Saturday afternoon said that the country's Air Force has completed its preparations to receive the abductees returning to Israel from the Gaza Strip.
Israel to send delegation to Doha for talks on continuation of Gaza deal: PM's office
Jerusalem, Feb 4: Israel is preparing to send a delegation to Qatar for talks on the next phase of the Gaza ceasefire agreement, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said in a statement on Tuesday.
Israel prepares for next round of ceasefire negotiations with Hamas
Tel Aviv, February 4: Following Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's discussions in Washington, Israel will dispatch a working-level delegation to Qatar at the end of the week to address technical aspects of the second phase of a ceasefire with Hamas, the Prime Minister's office said on Tuesday morning.
Netanyahu appoints Eyal Zamir as new chief of Israel Defense Forces
Jerusalem, February 2: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has appointed Major General (Res.) Eyal Zamir as the new Chief of Staff of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF).
Israeli PM to visit US for discussion on Gaza truce deal
Jerusalem, Jan 29: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will travel to Washington next week at the invitation of US President Donald Trump, according to a statement from Netanyahu's office.
Israeli delegation in Cairo for talks on 2nd phase of Gaza ceasefire: Sources
Cairo, Jan 23: An Israeli security delegation arrived in Cairo to continue negotiations on the implementation of the second phase of the recently-reached Gaza ceasefire-for-hostage release deal, according to well-informed Egyptian sources.
Support from the Indian people warming our hearts: Israeli Ambassador Reuven Azar
New Delhi, January 22: Israeli Ambassador Reuven Azar has expressed gratitude for India's support and stated "enjoying overwhelming support from the Indian people."
Unable to move forward until we receive list of hostages: Netanyahu on deal with Hamas
Tel Aviv, January 19: Ahead of the implementation of the ceasefire deal with Hamas, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has stated that Israel cannot proceed with the agreed framework until Hamas provides the list of hostages to be released.
Israel PM Netanyahu chairs crucial cabinet meet to greenlight Gaza hostage deal
Jerusalem, Jan 17: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is currently chairing the political-security cabinet discussion that began in Jerusalem Friday afternoon, hours after his office confirmed that a deal has been reached to release hostages held in Gaza and to implement a ceasefire following intense negotiations between Israeli and Hamas teams in Qatar.
Knesset opposition leader promises Netanyahu his support for hostage release deal
Tel Aviv, January 17: Leader of the opposition in the Knesset Yair Lapid responded to the threat made by a coalition party to quit the government should it approve the proposed deal for the release of Israelis held hostage in Gaza by promising to support the government in this matter.
Joe Biden outlines three-phase ceasefire deal between Israel, Hamas
Washington DC, January 16: US President Joe Biden on Wednesday announced the successful negotiation of a ceasefire and hostage deal between Israel and Hamas, ending over 15 months of conflict. The deal, structured in three phases, includes a complete ceasefire, the withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza, and the release of hostages, including Americans, in the first phase.
We have achieved so much without even being in White House: Trump on Israel-Hamas ceasefire
Washington DC, January 16: Following the reports of Israel and Hamas agreeing to a ceasefire deal, US President-elect Donald Trump said that this progress had been made even before his return to the White House. He also emphasised the potential for the "wonderful things" once his administration is fully confirmed and in power.
Israeli PM's office denies reports of Hamas approval for ceasefire deal
Jerusalem, Jan 15: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office denied on Wednesday media reports claiming that Hamas had given final approval to a ceasefire-for-hostage deal.
Qatar talks show 'high likelihood' of hostage release, ceasefire
Tel Aviv, January 14: Talks in Qatar aimed at reaching a ceasefire and hostage release agreement between Israel and Hamas are progressing with an Arab source telling The Press Service of Israel on Tuesday there is a "high likelihood of success."
'If we go back to fighting, the costs will be heavy,' Security expert warns of ceasefire
Tel Aviv, January 14: As Israel weighs the merits of an emerging hostage and ceasefire deal, one security expert warned that the agreement has too many parallels with another hostage deal that led to the October 7 attacks.
Qatar says Gaza ceasefire talks in 'final stages'
Doha, Jan 14: Qatar's Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Majed Al Ansari confirmed on Tuesday that the ongoing high-level Gaza ceasefire talks in Doha have reached an advanced stage.
Joe Biden, Benjamin Netanyahu discuss progress on Gaza ceasefire-hostage deal
Washington DC, January 13: US President Joe Biden spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss the progress of ongoing negotiations regarding the ceasefire-hostage deal in relation to the situation in Gaza, the White House said in a statement on Sunday (local time).
Netanyahu holds meeting on hostages, sends team to Doha for negotiations
Tel Aviv, January 11: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu convened a high-level meeting on Saturday evening to discuss the issue of Israeli hostages and missing persons.
US plans $8 billion weapons sale to Israel: Report
Washington DC, January 5: The US State Department on Friday informed Congress of its plan to approve USD 8 billion worth of arms sales to Israel, according to the department's office presiding weapons transfers, the New York Times reported.