The plan, which included a proposed six-week truce and the release of hostages held by Hamas, was drafted and shared secretly with Egyptian mediators, though never formally presented to Netanyahu’s cabinet,

Zvika Mor, father of hostage Eitan Mor, criticizes Israel’s handling of hostage negotiations, warns partial deal will endanger those left behind.

Rabbi Doron Perez said waiting for his son Daniel’s body to be returned ‘is looking forward to something painful, which is an unusual thing, but it’s the end to an ongoing saga’

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s trip to Washington this week netted President Donald Trump another nomination for the Nobel Peace Prize he covets, but the ceasefire the U.S. leader

This contradicts statements from other ministers who called for a complete victory over Gaza and against a partial deal. Defense Minister Israel Katz openly acknowledged on Monday that continuing the war into the 25% portions of Gaza that Israel does not yet control would unnecessarily endanger the remaining Israeli hostages held by Hamas.

That leaves 20 living hostages — all young men — and 30 deceased ones on the verge of what could be another ceasefire during which half would be released. All of the living hostages are in poor condition after 21 months of captivity, Israeli lawmakers were reportedly told during a briefing on Sunday.

Netanyahu, Trump prioritize hostages as Gaza military campaign grinds on – Nation and World News | West Hawaii Today

As Israel and Hamas move closer to a ceasefire agreement, Israel says it wants to maintain troops in a southern corridor of the Gaza Strip — a condition that could derail the talks