Hostage Deal


Israel-Gaza War, Hostage Deal
Netanyahu: Hamas only obstacle to release of hostages

The Prime Minister reiterated that no change had occurred in Israeli support for the deal supported by President Biden.

Liran Vainshtain, Uriel Beeri, JFeed Staff | 30.06.24

breaking news, US Gaza peace proposal

Just in: Hamas officially rejects ceasefire deal

The UN endorsed Israel-Gaza peace proposal set forward by US president Joe Biden has been rejected by terror organisation, Hamas. 

Eliana Fleming, JFeed Staff | 26.06.24

Politics, Netanyahu, Hostage deal

Deal or no deal: backlash following Netanyahu's interview 

Netanyahu sparks controversy as he agrees to hostage deal but not a permanent pause in fighting. Such comments seem to go against the last ceasefire deal accepted by Israel, causing contradictions regarding Israel's exact goals for the war and its potential end. 

Eliana Fleming, JFeed Staff | 24.06.24

Israel-Gaza War, Hostages, Protests

Freed hostages along with tens of thousands of Israelis flood streets across Israel, demanding elections and hostage deal

150,000 people attend weekly demonstration, in which former Shin Bet chief Yuval Diskin calls Netanyahu "the worst and most failed prime minister in the history of the state."

Gila Isaacson | 23.06.24

Hamas, MK Nissim Vaturi

Likud MK: "The protesters are a branch of Hamas"

MK Nissim Vaturi made this shocking statement on Kol Barama radio.

Avi Nachmani, JFeed Staff | 18.06.24

Israel-Gaza War, United States

Blinken lands in Israel for an eighth diplomatic visit

The Secretary of State will meet with the Prime Minister, Defense Minister, President, and departing ministers Gantz and Eizenkot.

Uriel Be'eri, JFeed Staff | 10.06.24

Israel-Gaza War, Hostages, United States

NBC: US seeking to make separate deal with Hamas to free US hostages

The separate deal is reportedly meant to be conducted through Qatari intermediaries. Israel would not take part in the deal.

Avi Woolf | 10.06.24

Israel Gaza War, Hostages

Hostage's father dies hours before rescue

Yossi Meir passed away just before hearing his son, Almog Meir, had been freed.

Eliana Fleming | 09.06.24

Israel-Gaza War

White House: It is time for the war to end

The United States, together with 17 other countries, issued a statement calling on Israel and Hamas to "make whatever final compromises are necessary" to end the war and release the hostages.

Avi Woolf | 06.06.24

Israel-Gaza War, Hostage Deal

War cabinet cancels meeting following Hamas' rejection of Israel's proposal

As reported earlier, Hamas claimed that the proposal deviated from President Biden's formula, which they claimed would lead to a permanent ceasefire.

Liran Vainshtain, JFeed Staff | 06.06.24

Israel-Gaza War, Hostage Deal

Report: Hamas rejects Israeli hostage deal proposal

Hamas claims the Israeli proposal is "fundamentally different" than President Biden's, which they claim leads to a permanent ceasefire.

Avi Woolf | 06.06.24

Israel-Gaza War

Ben Gvir announces party  not committed to coalition discipline

The Otzma Yehudit party leader delivers a sharp and firm message to Netanyahu regarding possible hostage deal.

Eliyau Luksenberg | 05.06.24

Israel-Gaza War, France

Netanyahu to Macron: Deal outline allows Israel to continue destroying Hamas

During a conversation between the two, Netanyahu insisted that the outline for the hostage deal allows Israel to continue to pursue its other goal of destroying Hamas' military and governing capabilities.

Liran Vainshtain, Avi Woolf, JFeed Staff | 04.06.24

Israel-Gaza War, Hostage Deal

Look surprised: Hamas refuses the deal

Hamas political leader Osama Hamdan convened a press conference announcing that the organization would accept no deal that did not include a complete IDF withdrawal from the Gaza Strip and a permanent cease-fire.

Yehudit Lazarovitch, JFeed Staff | 04.06.24

Israel-Gaza War, Hostage Deal

Shas announces full-throated support for hostage deal

While Smotrich and Ben Gvir's parties oppose the deal and Likud is divided, Aryeh Deri's Shas announced complete support for a deal, saying it fulfills the commandment of redeeming captives.

Avi Woolf | 04.06.24

Israel-Gaza War, Hostage Deal

Gantz reconsidering ultimatum to leave government due to hostage deal progress

Despite committing to leaving the government by June 8 if Netanyahu doesn't meet a whole host of demands, the State Camp party appears to be reconsidering.

JFeed Staff | 03.06.24

Israel-Gaza War

Report: Sinwar encountering opposition from other Hamas leaders

Messages sent by Sinwar to Arab leaders reveal his intent to continue the war with the aim of isolating Israel. However, his stance is running into opposition from the political leadership.

JFeed Staff | 03.06.24

Israel-Gaza War, Hostage Deal

Netanyahu: No end to war before Hamas is eliminated

The Prime Minister also said that "we are working in innumerable ways to bring back our hostages. I think about them all the time."

Avi Woolf | 03.06.24

Israel Day Parade, Hostages

Over 40,000 believed to participate in today's Israel Day Parade in NYC, with the message "Bring Them Home"

The Israel Day Parade is once again taking place in New York City, this time with the theme of bringing the remaining hostages home.

Avi Woolf | 02.06.24

Israel-Gaza War

Herzog says will give backing to Netanyahu in proposed Biden deal

In the face of withering rightwing criticism, the President said that he would give the Prime Minister backing for the deal proposed by President Biden.

Liran Vainshtain, JFeed Staff | 02.06.24