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The fragile negotiations between Israel and Hamas have once again entered a decisive phase, marked by the unveiling of a new ceasefire-hostage release proposal brokered by Egypt and Qatar.

There is a sizeable gap between the ceasefire deal that Hamas has agreed to, and the demands laid down by the Israeli government. The question is whether Benjamin Netanyahu is ready to negotiate. Egyptian and Qatari mediators have been holding talks with Hamas in their latest effort to broker a ceasefire,

During an interview last week with i24 News channel, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu recounted his recent achievements against Iran, Hezbollah

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday said that the Palestinian militant group Hamas has no interest in reaching a ceasefire deal or releasing the remaining hostages held in Gaza. "I understand exactly what Hamas wants.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu asserted that Israel's goal was not to occupy Gaza, but to "free Gaza."

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu condemns Hamas propaganda video showing severely emaciated Israeli hostage Evyatar David, calling it criminal Nazi abuse.

Many Israelis feel that freeing the hostages cannot happen if the government refuses to come to terms with Hamas and pursues its policy of trying to eliminate the group militarily.