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Hostage Deal

 A woman casts a shadow as she walks past a banner calling for the release of the hostages kidnapped during the deadly October 7, 2023 attack by Hamas, amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza between Israel and Hamas, in Tel Aviv, Israel, December 5, 2024.

A race against time: Critically ill hostages believed to be the next released

 A Hamas terrorists in front of hostage posters. (Illustrative)

Israel requests 34 hostages in first phase of deal, including 11 off-limits by Hamas

Einav Zangauker speaks during a protest against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government, December 14, 2024

Hostage families call on the government to reach a hostage deal

By URI SELA
 Religious Zionism MK Michal Woldiger. (Illustrative)

RZP MK says she is willing to stop Gaza war for 'comprehensive hostage deal'

 Director of the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency William Burns. (Illustrative)

CIA chief leaves Qatar as hostage talks fail to make progress - Washington Post

 Israelis protest for the release of Israelis held hostage in the Gaza Strip near Yokneam, northern Israel, November 30, 2024.

Unmeasured words, whether from officials or loved ones, risk complicating a deal

A DEMONSTRATION takes place near the US Embassy Branch Office in Tel Aviv last week, with participants calling on President-elect Donald Trump to ensure the release of all the hostages held in Gaza.

'Tis the season: The gift of the ceasefire that Netanyahu could give Trump

 Einav Zangauker, mother of Gaza Hostage Matan Zangauker, and protesters mark Matan's 25th birthday and his second birthday in Hamas captivity, December 18, 2024.

Family, protesters mark Matan Zangauker's 25th birthday in Hamas captivity

By Ori Sela
 Relatives and supporters of the hostages kidnapped during the deadly October 7, 2023 attack by Hamas hold a protest performance promoting a deal that would bring the hostages home, in Tel Aviv, Israel, December 17, 2024.

Sources to 'Post': Hostage deal 'not imminent,' caution against optimistic reports

By AMICHAI STEIN
 Aviva Siegel speaks at a press conference Wednesday, December 18, 2024.

Families of hostages plead for release at US Capitol press conference

 Michael Levy, brother of Gaza Hostage Or Levy, addresses the UN Security Council, December 18, 2024.

Brother of hostage Or Levy addresses UNSC in damning testimony

 Hamas terrorist in front of Gaza hostage posters. (Illustrative)

Hamas: Prisoner deportations to Turkey, Qatar could be included in 'imminent' deal

 Former hostages speak at Tel Aviv's Hostage Square.

'Please, don't leave anyone behind': Former hostages plead for new deal

 CIA Director William J. Burns departs a classified briefing with members of Congress on Capitol Hill in Washington, US, January 30, 2024.

CIA director William Burns heads to Qatar for hostage deal talks, sources tell the 'Post'

By AMICHAI STEIN , REUTERS
 A rally calling for the release of the Israeli hostages held captive by Hamas in Gaza, at the Hostage Square in Tel Aviv, December 14, 2024

Gaza hostage deal can be reached within a month, sources tell 'Post'

By AMICHAI STEIN
 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seen next to a hostage ribbon (illustrative)

Gaza hostage deal: The wild highs, lows and what's left to nail down

 PRIME MINISTER Benjamin Netanyahu and Donald Trump, during his first term as US president, arrive to deliver joint remarks on the ‘Deal of the Century’ proposal, at the White House in 2020.

Voices from the Arab press: Trump should pressure Israel, not Hamas

By THE MEDIA LINE
 A man walks past posters of hostages kidnapped during the deadly October 7, 2023 attack by Hamas, amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza between Israel and Hamas, in Tel Aviv, Israel, November 25, 2024.

Security cabinet kept in the dark on hostage deal negotiations

By AMICHAI STEIN