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Israeli president says war against Hamas ‘bloody and difficult’

Israel is fighting a “bloody and difficult war”, President Isaac Herzog said in a statement to mark the conflict reaching its half-year mark on Sunday. His comments come as US, Israeli and Hamas negotiators are set to meet in Cairo in a renewed push for a ceasefire and hostage-release deal.…

France 24

Gaza ceasefire talks to resume in Cairo: Egyptian media

Ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas in Gaza to resume in Cairo, mediated by Egypt, Qatar, and the US.

The Hindu

Israeli Negotiating Delegation Authorized For Talks On Gaza Hostages Release

Israeli PM Netanyahu authorizes delegation for talks on hostages in Gaza after Hamas rejects proposal.

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Gaza hostage talks deadlock and spark U.S.-Israel blame game

The fallout adds to already spiraling relations between Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the Biden administration.

Axios

Israel-Gaza war: US condemns ‘cynical’ Russia and China veto of ceasefire deal; Israel to go into Rafah ‘with or without US support’ – as it happened

Blinken hits back after Russia and China veto draft resolution; Israeli PM says he hopes for US support, but will go into Rafah without it

The Guardian - AU

Israeli Delegation Leaves Qatar After Talks With Hamas

Israeli delegation led by Mossad Director David Barnea holds talks with Hamas in Doha, facilitated by Qatar and Egypt. Mediators hopeful for progress in re...

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Israel's Security Chief Leaves Doha After Ceasefire Talks

Israel's Security Services head leaves Doha after ceasefire talks with Qatar and Egypt. Ongoing diplomatic efforts for Gaza peace.

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Former Intelligence Official Discusses Ceasefire Negotiations In Gaza

Andrew Hallman discusses the role of intelligence officials in Gaza ceasefire talks and the challenges faced by Mossad Director Barnea in navigating politi...

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Gaza Truce Talks Reach An 'Understanding' Claims US, Netanyahu Says 'Too Early To Say'

The Israeli delegation led by Mossad chief David Barnea was in the French capital on Friday to discuss a deal to ensure a fresh ceasefire and the release of hostages held by Hamas in Gaza in exchange for Palestinian prisoners.

International Business Times

Israeli leaders to discuss possible Gaza truce proposal on Saturday

The Israeli war cabinet will on Saturday be briefed by negotiators who held mediated talks in Paris on a possible Gaza truce, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's national security adviser said. Read our liveblog to see how the day's events unfolded.

France 24

Scores Killed Overnight In Gaza, Israeli Negotiators In Paris

More than 100 people were reported killed early Saturday in overnight strikes across Gaza, as Israel's spy chief was in Paris for talks seeking to "unblock" progress towards a truce and the return of hostages held by Palestinian militants.

International Business Times

Southern Gaza Hit As Israeli Spy Chief Reportedly Heads To New Talks

Israeli air strikes targeted homes in the southern Gaza Strip, witnesses said on Friday, adding to what aid groups describe as an increasingly hopeless humanitarian situation despite efforts towards new truce talks.

International Business Times

Israel Faces Fresh US Calls Against Attack On Rafah

Israel faced renewed calls from key ally the United States on Friday against launching a large-scale attack on Gaza's southern city of Rafah, where nearly 1.5 million Palestinians are trapped.

International Business Times

First Thing: US House impeaches homeland security secretary

In a historic move the US House of Representatives voted to impeach Alejandro Mayorkas on explicitly political charges related to conditions at the southern border. Plus, the rise of romance novel bookstores

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The Guardian - AU

Middle East crisis: World Health Organization accuses Israel of impeding aid delivery in Gaza – as it happened

WHO says that fewer than half of its requested aid-delivery missions in Gaza have been approved by Israel

The Guardian - UK

Officials say progress being made on Gaza ceasefire talks

US national security spokesperson says talks in Cairo ‘constructive and moving in right direction’

International Business Times

Israel Launches Deadly Gaza Strikes As Mideast Tensions Rise

Israeli bombing killed dozens of people overnight in Gaza, the health ministry of the Hamas-run Palestinian territory said Thursday, as regional tensions have surged over the almost three-months-old war.

The Guardian - UK

Mossad chief says Israel is committed to finding and killing all Hamas leaders

Comments by David Barnea follow assassination of Hamas deputy political chief Saleh al-Arouri in Lebanon

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The Guardian - UK

‘They are experiencing hell’: have the deaths of hostages impacted Israelis’ support for the war?

Demonstrations demanding safe return of hostages, and accidental deaths of three Israeli hostages, have not dampened mood for continued ground assault in Gaza

The Guardian - UK

Tuesday briefing: Will the accidental shooting of three Israeli hostages be a ‘sea change’ moment?

In today’s newsletter: The fallout in Israel after the IDF killed Alon Shamriz, Samer Al-Talalka and Yotam Haim on Friday

The Conversation

Israel-Hamas war: a ceasefire is now in sight. Will Israel’s prime minister agree?

The mistaken killing of three Israeli hostages by the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) at the weekend has substantially increased pressure on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to accept a ceasefire in the war against Hamas.

The Guardian - AU

Israeli missiles hit sites near Damascus, says Syria – as it happened

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Mossad Chief, Qatar PM Discuss Hostages Amid Gaza Conflict

Insight into the escalating Israeli-Hamas clash, featuring potential peace talks, protests, and the involvement of Iran-backed proxy groups.

The Guardian - UK

Israeli ministers block Mossad head’s effort to restart Gaza hostage talks

Relatives of the abductees say they are shocked, as reports say David Barnea was stopped from visiting Qatar

France 24

🔴 Live: 10 Israeli and four Thai hostages released from Gaza, Israel's army says

Ten Israeli hostages and four Thai nationals have been released from Gaza, Israel's army said late Wednesday. Qatar's foreign ministry said those released included Dutch, German and American dual nationals. Hours before a six-day pause in fighting expired, a Hamas source said the group was not yet satisfied with Israeli…

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