Hamas, Israel and Trump

Trump envoy Witkoff seeking 'extension' of Phase 1 of Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal, to head back to Middle East
President Donald Trump's envoy Steve Witkoff will return this week to the Middle East, where he will seek an "extension" of Phase One of the ceasefire deal.
US working on ‘extension’ of Phase 1 of Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal
The United States is looking to secure an “extension” of the current ceasefire between Israel and Hamas as the two sides work with mediators to finalize the next stage of the deal. The first phase of the ceasefire agreement,
Trump envoy says US expects phase two of Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal to proceed
President Donald Trump's Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff said on Sunday the U.S. expects the second phase of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal to go forward and that he would visit the Middle East in the coming week.
Fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas continues as six hostages are released
The Israeli military says the sixth and final hostage was released by Hamas in the latest exchange on Saturday and has arrived back in Israel even as heightened tensions clouded the future of the fragile ceasefire deal.
Israel, Hamas trade accusations of violating fragile ceasefire
Israel and Hamas on Sunday accused each other of violating the already fragile Gaza Strip ceasefire deal after Israel delayed the release of hundreds of Palestinian prisoners who were supposed to be exchanged for hostages.
How the fragile Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal could unravel
It’s only three weeks into a fragile ceasefire, and Israel and Hamas are each ratcheting up allegations that the other party has violated the deal.
Israel will begin negotiations on next phase of Gaza ceasefire this week, minister says
Hayya, leader of Hamas in Gaza, said the bodies of four hostages would be returned on Thursday. Six living hostages would follow on Saturday.
Trump envoy Steve Witkoff on Israel-Hamas talks, meeting with Putin
Steve Witkoff, President Trump's special envoy to the Middle East, described the next phase of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire, his 3.5-hour meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin and the administration's approach to the war in Ukraine.
Trump’s Mideast envoy: ‘We do expect’ phase two of Gaza ceasefire will move forward
Special Mideast Envoy Steve Witkoff tells Jake Tapper he is working to negotiate an extension of the ceasefire in Gaza and the next phase of talks between Israel and Hamas.
White House envoy to travel to the Middle East in effort to extend Gaza deal
White House envoy Steve Witkoff will travel to the Middle East on Wednesday to discuss with Israel, Qatar and Egypt the possibility of extending the first phase of the Gaza hostage and ceasefire deal.
U.S. Special Envoy to the Middle East on ceasefire entering a crucial phase and efforts to end Russia-Ukraine War
Steve Witkoff, U.S. Special Envoy to the Middle East, spoke with Margaret Brennan on Face the Nation Sunday about the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas entering a crucial phase, and about the Trump administration's efforts to make a deal to end the war in Ukraine.
Israel-Hamas ceasefire: Netanyahu delays prisoner release after 6 hostages freed
Latest news as six hostages were released as part of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal but Palestinian detainees and prisoners ...
Hamas Frees Six Hostages in Latest Exchange With Israel, But Questions Cloud Cease-Fire’s Future
Hamas has said it won’t release the remaining captives without a lasting ceasefire and full Israeli withdrawal from Gaza.
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News Wrap: Hamas accuses Israel of violating ceasefire deal by delaying prisoner release
In our news wrap Sunday, Israel delayed the release of 620 Palestinian detainees it was supposed to free on Saturday, Musk’s ...
Israel ramps up West Bank crackdown as end of Gaza ceasefire deal approaches, AP explains
Israel's defense minister said Sunday troops would remain “for the coming year” in parts of the occupied West Bank where they ...
Israel sends tanks into West Bank for first time in decades, says fleeing Palestinians can’t return
Israeli tanks moved into the occupied West Bank on Sunday for the first time in decades in what Palestinian authorities ...
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Why all eyes are on Egypt during the Israel-Hamas cease-fire — and how its own ‘Gaza’ problem could soon emerge
As the Israel-Hamas cease-fire arrives at its pivotal second phase, Egypt has emerged as the unlikely focal point for the ...
Hamas Says Israel's Claim on Hostages' Handover Ceremony Is Pretext to Evade Its Obligations
Hamas on Sunday condemned Israel's decision to postpone the release of Palestinian prisoners and detainees, saying its claim ...