Report: Alexander’s release part of wider US-brokered ceasefire

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Ceasefire, hostage releases, and indirect talks expected as part of emerging deal mediated in Qatar, report says. Israel National News Published: May 14, 2025, 10:55 AM (GMT+3)   Releasing hostagesAbed Rahim Khatib, Flash90 The release of IDF soldier Edan Alexander from Hamas captivity in Gaza was carried out as part of broader understandings reached during recent meetings held […]

With Erdogan in attendance: Trump meets Syrian Pres. al-Sharaa

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In a historic first meeting in 25 years, US President Donald Trump meets Syria’s President Ahmed Al-Sharaa, after US lifts sanctions on Syria despite Israeli objections. Tziki Brandwine Published: May 14, 2025, 11:15 AM (GMT+3) דונלד טראמפ ונשיא סוריהצילום: דוברות הבית הלבן ורויטרס US President Donald Trump met Wednesday with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, shortly after […]

Iran’s president looks to central Asia for increasing ties – analysis

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Iranian president hosts the prime minister of Uzbekistan. By SETH J. FRANTZMANMAY 13, 2025 15:03Updated: MAY 13, 2025 20:15  Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian waves at soldiers as he arrives to review a military parade to mark the country’s annual Army Day on April 18, 2025 in Tehran, Iran.(photo credit: Majid Saeedi/Getty Images) Iran continued its attempts to foster stronger […]

‘Genuine chance for progress towards hostage deal,’ say Trump envoys

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May 13, 2025 US President Donald Trump’s special envoy on hostages Adam Boehler visits Hostages Square in Tel Aviv, May 13, 2025. (Miriam Alster/Flash90) Trump’s Middle East envoy and envoy on hostages tell families of Israelis still held in the Gaza Strip that after the return of Edan Alexander, the prospects for a hostage deal […]

Israeli airstrikes rock Houthi-controlled ports in Yemen

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 May 12, 2025 In this photo taken from video released by Al Masirah TV channel shows a burning oil tanker after U.S. airstrikes targeted the Ras Isa oil port held by Yemen’s Houthi rebels in Hodeida, Yemen, Friday, April 18, 2025. ( Al Masirah TV via AP) Houthi missile attack last Friday prompts Israel to […]

Witkoff to arrive in Israel, meet with Netanyahu on hostage developments

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Witkoff was meant to travel to Saudi Arabia with Trump directly, but then decided to come to Israel once Edab Alexander’s release was secured. By AMICHAI STEINMAY 12, 2025 08:54Updated: MAY 12, 2025 09:43  ’59 more to go’: An illustrative image shows US Special Envoy for the Middle East Steve Witkoff and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu(photo […]

Zelenskyy to Putin: Meet me in Turkey—but only if you halt the fighting

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Ukrainian President Zelenskyy says he will meet Putin in Turkey on Thursday if Russia agrees to a 30-day ceasefire. Russia has proposed talks without preconditions but ignored the ceasefire demand. Israel National News Published: May 12, 2025, 5:53 AM (GMT+3)   Zelenskyy and PutinREUTERS/Viacheslav Ratynskyi Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced Sunday that he is ready to […]

Hamas continues to build new terror tunnels

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The IDF has so far managed to destroy only about a quarter of the Hamas tunnels in the Gaza Strip. Military sources have expressed concern about the phenomenon of tunnel reconstruction and the construction of new tunnels. Israel National News Published: May 11, 2025, 10:16 AM (GMT+3) IDF soliders in Hamas tunnelIDF Spokesperson The Hamas terrorist […]

US nuclear talks may be collapsing, and Iran is worried – analysis

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After initial success in April, the talks in May have hit a snag. It is not clear if things can be salvaged this week. By SETH J. FRANTZMANMAY 11, 2025 09:47  An Iranian man holds a newspaper with a cover photo of Iran and US flags in Tehran, Iran. April 19, 2025.(photo credit: MAJID ASGARIPOUR/WANA (WEST […]

Witkoff: Iran nuclear progressing, hostage deal a priority before Trump’s Mideast visit

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US Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff says nuclear talks with Iran are “moving in the right direction,” expresses hope for a breakthrough on a Gaza hostage deal ahead of President Trump’s regional visit. Israel National News Published: May 6, 2025, 3:21 AM (GMT+3)   Steve WitkoffREUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein US President Donald Trump’s Middle East envoy, Steve Witkoff, […]

Iranian FM to US: Avoid unrealistic positions in nuclear talks

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Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says an agreement with the US is fully within reach provided it avoids “unrealistic and illogical positions”. Elad Benari Published: May 6, 2025, 6:14 AM (GMT+3) Abbas AraghchiREUTERS/Pedro Nunes Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Monday urged the United States to avoid “unrealistic” positions in order to reach a deal on […]

IDF strikes Lebanon’s South, North, and Syria

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A drone attributed to Israel targeted Khallet al-Mahafer on the eastern outskirts of Aitaroun. In addition, the IAF carried out attacks in Syria. By WALLA!, JERUSALEM POST STAFF, MAARIVMAY 5, 2025 15:46Updated: MAY 6, 2025 07:00 A sign shows the border between Israel and Lebanon, with a map of IDF’s five outposts and an Israeli soldier (illustrative)(photo credit: […]

Witkoff: ‘Almost daily’ contact with hostage mediators, Trump working on expanding Abraham Accords

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Witkoff’s remarks come just days before Trump’s scheduled visit to Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Qatar next week. By AMICHAI STEINMAY 6, 2025 05:15Updated: MAY 6, 2025 10:52  US Middle East Envoy Steve Witkoff at the main reception marking Israel’s 77th Independence Day at the Israeli Embassy in Washington DC, May 6, 2025.(photo credit: SHMULIK […]