Who is Itamar Ben-Gvir, the far-right minister who resigned from Netanyahu's Cabinet?
History repeats itself: Ben-Gvir follows Netanyahu’s 2005 strategy
Israeli Far-right Minister Ben Gvir's Party Quits Ruling Coalition
Israel's far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir's party announced on Sunday it was leaving the country's ruling coalition in protest at what it called the "scandalous" ceasefire agreement in Gaza.
Netanyahu says Israel has retained ‘right to return to fighting if needed’ in Gaza
Netanyahu issues warning ahead of Gaza ceasefire
How Trump Pushed Netanyahu to Agree to Gaza Ceasefire
Israel’s approval of the Gaza deal unmasks deep schisms that could threaten the ceasefire and Netanyahu’s political future
The ceasefire as agreed to in Qatar is set to last 42 days. Over that period, 33 hostages are expected to be freed in exchange for hundreds of Palestinian prisoners, there will be a slow withdrawal of the Israeli military from urban centers in Gaza and a surge of humanitarian aid.
Inside the Gaza Deal: How a New York Real Estate Developer Took on Netanyahu and Hamas
Envoy Steve Witkoff, carrying a message from Donald Trump, broke through the impasse in long-futile cease-fire talks.
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Moment when Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu heard news of hostage return
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office released a video on Sunday (January 19) showing the Israeli leader receiving news of the return of three Israeli hostages. The three female hostages were freed by Hamas and returned to Israel hours after a ceasefire went into effect halting fighting in Gaza.
After accusing Netanyahu of putting his future over the hostages, families hope for change
Israel's prime minister has been accused of prioritizing his own political survival and the unity of his fractious right-wing Cabinet over bringing the hostages home.
Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal on knife edge as Netanyahu threatens further fighting
Long-awaited ceasefire between Israel and Hamas is due to begin at 630am GMT on Sunday – but hostages’ families and Palestinians all fear the deal could fall at the final hurdle
Netanyahu says Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal has been finalized after blaming Hamas for "last-minute crisis"
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office announced that Israel's negotiating team had finalized a deal on the release of hostages held in Gaza.
Trump’s envoy Steve Witkoff in spotlight after hostage deal
We had a great team, but it doesn't happen without Donald Trump…The president was responsible for this release, and we all owe him a debt of gratitude, as to all the families,” he said.Witkoff was tapped back in mid-November by Trump.
Fighting Has Halted in Gaza, but the War Is Not Over
Sunday’s delayed start to the truce was a minor problem compared with the difficult choices and American leverage needed to get both parties to the second phase, which could end the war.
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Outgoing Israeli ambassador urges successor to continue his strategy: ‘Talk to everybody across the aisle’
Eroding bipartisan support for Israel among lawmakers is a chief concern for Ambassador Michael Herzog, who is being replaced by Yechiel Leiter
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Trump looks to ride on success of hostage deal as he readies to take oath of office
After his intervention helped finalize an agreement that had been elusive for months, US president-elect faces arguably bigger challenge of maintaining ceasefire past first phase The post Trump looks to ride on success of hostage deal as he readies to take oath of office appeared first on The Times of Israel.