White House demands all Gaza hostages return home 'this week' amid stalled talks

White House special envoy Steve Witkoff said he is pushing for all hostages held in the Gaza Strip to be returned this week, though negotiations with Hamas still appear to be at an impasse. "We ... Read More

Trump: Maybe less than 20 hostages alive as they 'tend to die,' Gaza deal 'soon'

Israeli security officials denounced Trump's comments that there may be less than 20 hostages alive, according to KAN News, saying such statements are tantamount to permitting their blood to be shed. Read More

Trump meets former hostages at White House, reaffirms commitment to free remaining captives

The meeting with hostage families also included Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, and Special Envoy Steve Witkoff. The families of hostages met ... Read More

After issuing 'last warning' to Hamas, Trump eyes Gaza deal 'soon'

WASHINGTON/JERUSALEM, Sept 7 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday suggested a Gaza deal could come soon to secure the release of all the hostages held by Hamas, after earlier issuing what ... Read More

Freed Israeli-American hostage says he will return to military service

Freed Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander has announced that he intends to return to Israeli military service next month, less than half a year after being released from Hamas captivity in Gaza. Read More

Hamas tells Trump it is open to comprehensive Gaza deal for release of all hostages

Hamas said it is ready for a comprehensive Gaza deal in which all Israeli hostages will be released, in response to a demand by US President Donald Trump. Mr Trump on Wednesday suggested the war in ... Read More