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Gaza ceasefire, hostage deal could hinge on IDF exiting Philadelphi Corridor

Israel has purportedly hinted or explicitly told mediators it would be willing to withdraw from the all-important Philadelphi Corridor in Rafah.

Almost 100 US rabbis and cantors urge Netanyahu to finalize deal to free remaining hostages

“We urgently call upon the Israeli Prime Minister and all relevant parties to finalize the deal on the table — outlined by President Biden and endorsed by Qatar, Egypt, and the UN Security Council."

By JACOB GURVIS/JTA
15/08/2024

Netanyahu firm on IDF control of Philadelphi Corridor ahead of Doha talks

Netanyahu insists the only way to prevent weapons smuggling that would allow Hamas to rearm is for the IDF to be physically present at the Philadephi corridor.

International outrage over Itamar Ben-Gvir’s Temple Mount visit threatens hostage negotiations

Qatar, the US, and others condemned Ben Gvir's Temple Mount visit as provocative, warning it could derail hostage release talks.

‘Do Jews rule among you?’ Qatari Al Jazeera leads yet another eruption of antisemitism

Prominent Al Jazeera commentator Jamal Rayyan accused Arab leaders of having ‘Jews ruling among them,’ uploading a picture of all Arab leaders – except the Qatari Emir.

12/08/2024

'Back to Ottoman days:' Expert speaks on exposing Turkey's influence on Jerusalem

‘This is a classical Muslim Brotherhood method, and Hamas is Muslim Brotherhood, period,’ says Ran Ichay from the Jerusalem Center for Applied Policy (J-CAP).

11/08/2024

Israel-Hamas War day 307: What's happening in Israel, Gaza, Lebanon?

Alleged Israeli strike targets Syria • Gallant discusses Middle East situation with Austin • IDF officer seriously wounded in Gaza

US, Qatar and Egypt leaders release statement pleading with Hamas, Israel to resume ceasefire talks

As the administration has now maintained for weeks, the senior official said the gaps in the negotiations are bridgeable. 

Emir of Qatar sits front row for prayers during Haniyeh’s Doha funeral

Viral videos from the ceremony show thousands waving Palestinian flags, chanting to ‘redeem’ his death.

02/08/2024

My journey through Arab media: A Kurdish journalist’s gloomy account

Suzan Quitaz, a veteran Kurdish journalist, faced bias and hostility in Qatari media for highlighting Jewish and Israeli perspectives.

01/08/2024
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