Ankara renews contact with two Gaza terror groups amid stalled hostage talks, as mediators clash over Ankara renews contact with two Gaza terrorist groups amid stalled hostage talks, as mediators clash over the potential release of Fatah leader Marwan Barghoutirelease of Fatah leader Marwan Barghouti
An Arab diplomat involved in the negotiations told Israel Hayom that the agreement could be finalized within days. Israel has rejected Hamas’ demand for a full ceasefire during the talks, but has already begun coordinating searches for the graves of hostages who have been murdered in Gaza.
Sources in Hamas told the Saudi channel Asharq that the mechanisms for implementing the hostage deal include demands for a full ceasefire. The sources said Hamas insists on the “age principle” that the older the prisoner, the higher the priority for release, and cited the name of senior Fatah figure Marwan Barghouti.
President Trump warned that Hamas faces “total annihilation” if it refuses to relinquish control of the Gaza Strip, as efforts continue to advance his ceasefire plan. Trump said Israel had temporarily stopped its airstrikes in Gaza, calling the move “a critical step” toward reaching an agreement.
Netanyahu tells bereaved families that "if the hostages are not released by the deadline that President Donald Trump set – Israel will return to fighting with the full support of all the involved countries." PM vows that "PA will not govern Gaza the day after," and that "Israel will be responsible for the demilitarization of weapons in the Strip."
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs hits back at Greta Thunberg, noting that allegations of insufficient food, water, and bedbug-related rashes are "crude lies." National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir says he is "proud" of terrorist-level detention.
A senior Israeli official said Israel will continue a policy of preempting threats from Gaza even after Israeli forces withdraw under President Trump's plan, and asserted that about 90 to 95 percent of Hamas's infrastructure has been destroyed.
About a year ago, the Israeli Knesset approved a law allowing the installation of live-stream cameras in daycare centers and kindergartens. A new AI-based technology called BabyEye now takes this a step further, letting parents watch their children online, but clearly showing only their own child and the immediate surroundings.
Pastor Robert Stearns, leader of the Eagles’ Wings organization, is calling on the Israeli government to strengthen its ties with the evangelical community. On Thursday, 220 Christian leaders with a combined online reach of 300 million followers arrived in Israel. On Sunday, a major event will be held at the City of David.
Legal counsel Sena Eliküčük claims Israel mistreating flotilla detainees, may escalate case to world tribunal. Israel dismisses claims that Thunberg had to kiss flag, crawl. "Greta did not complain to the Israeli authorities about any of these ludicrous and baseless allegations – because they never occurred," Foreign Ministry says.
