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Jacob Magid

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Trump: Fewer than 24 hostages are alive; we don’t know how Edan Alexander is doing

US president echoes comments made by Sara Netanyahu, which infuriated families as they were not updated before reported divulgence of partially...

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Jacob Magid

US hostage families see Trump’s May trip to region as chance for loved one’s return

Parents of American-Israeli captives pan Netanyahu’s handling of negotiations, fearing he’s using military pressure only for purposes of ensuring...

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US plans to eliminate security post tasked with bolstering Israel-PA security ties

US official says move not final until announcement, but acknowledges office of 3-star general in Jerusalem is currently on chopping block as part of...

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Swiss fencers apologize for turning backs on Israeli flag, anthem after loss

Members of youth team says they meant no disrespect; rather, they aimed to express their ‘sadness and empathy for the great human suffering of the...

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Mahmoud Abbas’s newly anointed deputy to make first diplomatic visit to Saudi Arabia

Aiming to boost his standing among Palestinians and abroad, Hussein al-Sheikh will meet next week with top Saudi officials in preparation for...

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Ben Gvir meets 4 GOP lawmakers on Capitol Hill, expanding inroads in US politics

Legislators, including chair of key House panel, meet far-right minister whom Biden considered sanctioning; ‘I think they really liked what they...

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Top Biden aide: Israel missed opportunity for Saudi deal; hopefully it won’t do so again

In interviews with Israeli investigative TV program, nine senior officials from previous US administration vent their frustrations in dealing with...

28.04.2025 60

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In first since Trump’s return, PA intel chief to meet CIA officials in Washington

Majed Faraj in US for medical procedure, but will use opportunity to meet with American counterparts and bolster his standing amid Abbas plan to...

28.04.2025 30

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Arab source: To shield Netanyahu, Israel leaking false claim Qatar sabotaged talks

Non-Qatari official says PM’s demands have made reaching an agreement with Hamas nearly impossible, amid Israeli reports Doha encouraged terror...

27.04.2025 9

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Jacob Magid

GOP lawmaker cautions Israel against ‘dividing’ Syria, after meeting with Sharaa

Marlin Stutzman says new Syrian leader signaled openness to Israel normalization, but listed concerns to be addressed first, notably not including...

27.04.2025 20

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Jacob Magid

Trump says he told Netanyahu ‘we’ve got to be good to Gaza’ and get more aid in

US president says he told PM ‘those people are suffering’ in enclave: ‘There’s a very big need for food, medicine. We’re taking care of...

26.04.2025 20

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Jacob Magid

Father of American-Israeli hostage urges Boehler’s return to negotiating table

Adi Alexander says closest Edan got to release from captivity was during talks Trump’s hostage envoy held with Hamas, which were abandoned following...

23.04.2025 20

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Jacob Magid

Trump after call with Netanyahu: ‘We’re on the same side of every issue’

US president says they discussed trade and Iran, but makes no mention of Gaza or hostages, as White House announces his travel to Saudi Arabia, Qatar...

23.04.2025 40

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Iranian press cautiously optimistic on nuclear talks, touts Tehran’s leverage

Conservative Kayhan newspaper says ‘Iran’s military might has forced America to negotiate’; country still refusing to dismantle...

20.04.2025 20

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Hamas says it won’t develop weapons, dig tunnels during long-term truce with Israel

In nonstarter for Israel, terror group is seeking comprehensive deal under which it would cede control of Gaza’s governance but would stop short...

20.04.2025 20

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US envoy: I’m sure Edan Alexander is in a decent place; we’ll come for Hamas if he’s harmed

Adam Boehler says could resume direct talks with Hamas, after they fell apart in March amid Israeli pushback; claims offer he made in those talks was...

17.04.2025 30

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Jacob Magid

Warrant: Arsonist targeted Penn. governor over his ‘plans for the Palestinians’

Cody Balmer, alleged perpetrator of attack on Josh Shapiro’s residence on Passover eve, reportedly tells police he went after him for...

17.04.2025 30

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Jacob Magid

Hostage’s father to PM: How do you plan on freeing last captive without ending war?

Adi Alexander wonders whether Trump, who campaigned on ending the Gaza war, will lose patience as conflict drags on without release of additional...

16.04.2025 20

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Jacob Magid

Witkoff indicates US seeks to cap Iran uranium enrichment, not dismantle nuclear program

Trump’s envoy focuses on importance of enrichment levels during media interview on negotiations; confusion over where second round of talks to be...

15.04.2025 50

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Gaza hostage talks still stalled, official says, amid reports of incremental progress

Hamas says it is studying new Israeli proposal, but official from group reiterates that it won’t disarm and wants permanent end to war in what...

15.04.2025 50

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Jacob Magid

Trump: ‘I’ll solve the Iran problem; if we have to do something very harsh, we’ll do it’

President issues threat of military action, even as countries hold talks on regime’s nuclear program; US Air Force posts video year after helping...

15.04.2025 40

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Jacob Magid

Trump envoy and Iranian FM meet after first round of nuclear talks in Oman

Further talks to be held next weekend after ‘positive’ meeting in Muscat, according to top Iranian diplomat, who says US wants to reach a new...

12.04.2025 20

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Jacob Magid

Israel submits softened hostage deal offer as Hamas delegation heads to Cairo

Officials tell ToI that Israel slightly reduced the number of living hostages it is demanding but wants speedier releases; agreed to withdraw from...

12.04.2025 40

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Jacob Magid

PA invites US to verify that controversial prisoner payment system no longer in place

Top Abbas aide sends letter to Rubio welcoming Trump delegation to come to Ramallah and certify that new welfare system up and running starting June...

11.04.2025 10

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Jacob Magid

Trump: Israel would ‘be the leader’ of strike on Iran if nuclear talks fall apart

US president adds however that Washington will make the decisions; Netanyahu’s cabinet secretary says PM was surprised that direct US-Iran talks are...

10.04.2025 30

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Jacob Magid

‘Don’t start a war with Israel’: Top Biden aide’s lesson from Oct. 7 and its aftermath

Brief reply by Brett McGurk, who helped craft January hostage deal, indicates his rejection of efforts to scrutinize Israel’s Gaza offensive more...

10.04.2025 40

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Jacob Magid

US Senate confirms Huckabee as next Israel envoy, voting largely along party lines

Democrat John Fetterman joins Republicans in sending Christian Zionist and settlement backer to Jerusalem; Trump: ‘He’ll bring home the bacon,...

10.04.2025 40

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Jacob Magid

Despite IDF and PMO denials, Israeli official confirms plan to resume Gaza aid

Report says military has told political leaders there’s ‘no choice’ but to resume aid deliveries, for fear of international consequences

07.04.2025 20

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Qatar denies paying to spread media narrative undermining Egypt’s role in hostage talks

Doha decries ‘ongoing misinformation campaign’ but notably doesn’t deny alleged payments to Netanyahu aides and efforts to boost its image

04.04.2025 40

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Trump: Netanyahu will soon visit US; I’d like to free as many hostages as possible

After president says PM will likely arrive next week, aide clarifies trip won’t likely be for several weeks; Trump asserts Gaza ‘under siege’...

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US Senate overwhelmingly votes down Sanders’ motions to block arms sales to Israel

Minority of Democrats voting in favor falls from 19 to 15 since Nov., with Ossoff flipping to ‘No’ as he readies for reelection fight next year;...

04.04.2025 50

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Jacob Magid

Hamas ready to free all hostages at once for end to war — Palestinian official

Official tells ToI that terror group also open to releasing some captives as part of revived truce deal, despite previous refusal to do so, indicating...

03.04.2025 70

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Jacob Magid

Gazan clan executes alleged Hamas operative who killed one of their relatives

Members of the Abu Samra clan of Deir al-Balah filmed killing an alleged Hamas member in the street, as dissent against terror group grows in the...

02.04.2025 70

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Ex-hostage Amit Soussana receives US’s International Woman of Courage Award

Calling for immediate global action to save those still held in Gaza, former captive says, ‘Bring them home now, not tomorrow, not next week. Now.’

02.04.2025 40

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Trump says former Israel envoy Friedman, 30 others interested in UN envoy vacancy

Nomination of Rep. Elise Stefanik, who made headlines with antisemitism hearings, was pulled to preserve Republican majority in US House

01.04.2025 10

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Jacob Magid

Yarden Bibas to 60 Minutes: Only Trump can convince Netanyahu, Hamas to renew ceasefire-hostage deal

CBS show speaks with five former hostages, who describe witnessing sexual assault, suicidal thoughts and seeing the US president as their last hope

31.03.2025 50

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Gazan man murdered by Hamas after joining protests against terror group

Family of Oday Nasser Al Rabay says he was kidnapped, tortured and executed for demonstrating, body left at their doorstep; dozens seen at funeral...

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Thousands rally in Tel Aviv for hostages and against ‘the Oct. 7 government’

Addressing White House iftar dinner, Trump thanks Muslims for backing him in November, says US will start ‘filling out Abraham Accords’ * Israel...

28.03.2025 20

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Jacob Magid

Hamas given US offer to revive ceasefire in exchange for American hostage’s release

Proposal envisions Trump issuing statement calling for Gaza calm, resumption of talks for permanent ceasefire, but diplomat says Hamas likely to...

28.03.2025 60

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Trump pulls Stefanik’s nomination for UN envoy due to GOP’s slim House majority

US president says there ‘are others that can do a good job at the United Nations,’ but doesn’t yet name a replacement for vocally pro-Israel candidate

28.03.2025 20

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Playing down normalization prospects, analyst says Saudis feel Israel ‘looking backward’

Brian Katulis says Riyadh views deal with Israel as too risky, particularly after Gaza fighting resumed and as backing for 2 states further declines...

27.03.2025 40

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Jacob Magid

Trump: ‘The Houthis want peace because they’re getting the hell knocked out of them’

US president suggests American forces will continue to attack the Iran-backed rebels ‘for a long time’ as fresh strikes reported in capital of...

27.03.2025 40

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Jacob Magid

Trump’s pick for Israel envoy downplays pro-settler views at confirmation hearing

Huckabee asks senators to adjudicate nomination based on his ability to represent president, not his past views; says it won’t be his prerogative to...

26.03.2025 60

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Jacob Magid

Abbas planning to replace longtime spy chief, capping off purge of PA security heads

PA president under growing pressure to make space for new generation of leaders, as world community hopes Ramallah can ready to take on larger task of...

25.03.2025 50

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Jacob Magid

PM ‘inspired’ by Trump to act after Biden’s warnings against altering Israeli democracy

Biden envoy says US alarm led Netanyahu to slow judicial overhaul; Israeli official laughs at prospect of Trump expressing similar concern over effort...

25.03.2025 60

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Witkoff says Hamas may have ‘duped’ him into thinking it was interested in deal

Trump envoy says resumption of war ‘is on Hamas’ for not agreeing to his ‘bridge’ offer; top security official Waltz says US wants ‘full...

24.03.2025 50

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Jacob Magid

Auburn U basketball coach spotlights Gaza hostages in postgame presser

Bruce Pearl says God has given his team success so that they could use their platform to remind the world that American-Israeli Edan Alexander and 58...

24.03.2025 30

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Jacob Magid

Witkoff: Hamas isn’t ideologically intractable, Gaza conflict can end through dialogue

In candid interview, top Trump aide indicates renewed IDF strikes may be necessary after Hamas intransigence, says PM ‘going up against Israeli...

22.03.2025 50

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Jacob Magid

Jon Polin thanks Bar for pushing to expand negotiators’ mandate when gov’t refused

Thanking fired Shin Bet chief, dad of murdered captive Hersh Goldberg-Polin says he ‘hopes true story of the failed negotiations to release the...

22.03.2025 40

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Jacob Magid

White House says Trump ‘fully supports’ Israeli actions in Gaza

Press secretary says ‘Hamas chose to play games in the media with lives,’ US fully behind IDF; EU leaders say they ‘deplore’...

21.03.2025 40

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