Hamas, Gaza

Hamas, 2 other Palestinian groups say Gaza ceasefire deal ‘closer than ever’
Hamas and two other Palestinian militant groups said on Saturday that a Gaza ceasefire deal with Israel is “closer than ever”, provided Israel does not impose new conditions. Last week, indirect negotiations between Israel and Hamas mediated by Qatar,
Hamas expresses optimism for Gaza deal even as obstacles remain
Hamas has become the latest party to the Gaza hostage and ceasefire negotiations to voice optimism about the prospects of reaching a deal, amid a flurry of diplomatic activity in the region.
Blinken says ‘pressure is on Hamas’ to move forward with ceasefire in Gaza
Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the pressure is on the Palestinian militant group Hamas to move forward with the ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, arguing the group’s support from its allies in the region has dwindled in recent months.
Big gaps remain between Israel and Hamas in Gaza deal talks
Despite optimistic public statements, a Gaza hostage and ceasefire deal is not imminent, three Israeli officials tell Axios. Why it matters: The U.S., Israel and the Egyptian and Qatari mediators are trying to reach a deal before President-elect Trump's inauguration on Jan.
Gaza ceasefire talks 90% complete, Palestinian official tells BBC
Talks to reach a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal between Israel and Hamas are 90% complete, but key issues remain that need to be bridged, a senior Palestinian official involved in the talks told the BBC.
Fighting picks up in Gaza as ceasefire deal loses steam
The White House was hoping for a Middle East ceasefire deal by Christmas but it doesn't look like that will happen with fighting picking up once again in the Gaza Strip.
Gaza ceasefire talks stalling
The White House was hoping for a Mideast ceasefire deal by Christmas, but it's looking increasingly unlikely.

Gaza, Israel

Hamas' Gaza death toll questioned as new report says its led to 'widespread inaccuracies and distortion'
A new report from a U.K. based think tank found what it says are many inaccuracies in the numbers being reported by the Hamas ...
University of California Resolves Civil Rights Complaints Over Gaza Protests
Five schools agreed to changes after reports that they failed to protect students from antisemitism and anti-Arab and ...
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Israel hits back at Pope for criticizing Gaza airstrikes, says he’s ignoring Hamas cruelty
The Foreign Ministry hits back at Pope Francis who condemned Israeli airstrikes in Gaza again earlier today. Francis opened his annual Christmas address to the Catholic cardinals who lead the ...
A rocket from Yemen strikes Tel Aviv, injuring 16, and Palestinians mourn a dozen children in Gaza
The Israeli military said a rocket fired from Yemen hit an area of Tel Aviv injuring 16 people on Saturday, and Houthi rebels ...
Tel Aviv hit by Yemen rocket strike, 16 hurt; Palestinians mourn children in Gaza
The Israeli military said a rocket fired from Yemen hit an area of Tel Aviv injuring 16 people on Saturday, and Houthi rebels later reported airstrikes in Yemen’s rebel-held capital, Sanaa ...
Death toll in Gaza from the Israel-Hamas war tops 45,000 Palestinians, health officials say
The Health Ministry said 45,028 people have been killed and 106,962 have been wounded since the start of the war in October ...
Gaza War Ceasefire Talks Progress, Hamas 'Positive and Optimistic'
Long-running Gaza ceasefire talks are progressing, according to both Israeli and Hamas officials who have expressed fresh ...
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Hamas publishes never before seen footage of slain leaders visiting Gaza weapons depot
The post Hamas publishes never before seen footage of slain leaders visiting Gaza weapons depot appeared first on The Times ...