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Talks continued throughout the weekend as a Hamas delegation led by Khalil al-Khayya visited Cairo for updates on the negotiations in Qatar.

Talks continued throughout the weekend as a Hamas delegation led by Khalil al-Khayya visited Cairo for updates on the negotiations in Qatar.

Boehler praised the 'very productive talks' he had with Hamas in a Sunday Fox News interview, but Secretary of State Rubio said 'as of now, it hasn't borne fruit,' and talks will continue through Witkoff in Qatar with Israel's delegation

The attacks by the Netanyahu government, its media mouthpieces and parts of the American Jewish community on the Trump administration's direct talks with Hamas are the height of chutzpah and hypocrisy. It's Netanyahu's stonewalling that left the White House no choice

The direct talks that took place between Trump's hostage envoy and Hamas in recent days express, to a great extent, the U.S. administration's lack of trust in Netanyahu and the ability of Qatar and Egypt to lead the talks to an understanding

In a string of press appearances – including three major Israeli networks – Boehler defended his direct talks with Hamas and insisted that his top priority is releasing hostages and pursuing U.S. interests

A Hamas spokesman said the group is discussing ways to begin talks on the second stage and examining mechanisms for implementing the Arab League's proposal for the future of Gaza. An Israeli official said Israel was not aware of any progress in negotiations

Soldier and hostage Matan Angrest's family said the Hamas video proved he was badly wounded. Angrest addressed President Trump, calling him 'the only one who has the power to affect Netanyahu'

It's a positive sign that the Trump team is willing to talk to a terror group in order to secure the hostages' release from Gaza. The U.S. president's latest threat against Hamas should be seen as part of those negotiations

The Shin Bet's internal investigation found that Israel's treatment of Palestinian prisoners and the Netanyahu coalition's judicial overhaul were factors contributing to Hamas' growing strength. It also recommended the assassination of senior terrorist figures in Gaza just one month before the Hamas attack

Israel announced on Sunday that it was stopping the entry of goods into Gaza, citing a dispute with Hamas over how to proceed with the phased, U.S.-backed cease-fire that brought a halt to heavy fighting

Netanyahu's office warned of 'further consequences' if Hamas continues rejecting Witkoff's proposal to release half of the hostages on the first day of the truce; Hamas says Israel's Gaza aid halt 'clear violation' of cease-fire deal, U.S. 'will bear full responsibility' for escalation

GAZA CEASE-FIRE: Israel halts Gaza aid after Hamas rejects Witkoff's cease-fire proposal, Netanyahu says; Hamas: this violates cease-fire agreement, U.S., Israel will bear the consequences of escalation; ■ EGYPT: New cease-fire agreement proposed, release of six Israeli hostages in exchange for withdrawal from Salah al-Din road and Philadelphi corridor

Qatar and the U.S. are working to bridge gaps between Israel and Hamas and push for the cease-fire's second stage. Meanwhile, Egypt and the Palestinian Authority are drafting a Gaza rehabilitation plan, with Hamas' control a key dispute

Iair and Eitan Horn, held by Hamas, are seen with released hostage Sagui Dekel Chen and others. Eitan, crying, said, "I'm happy my brother is being released, but it doesn't make sense to separate families'

Released last month from Hamas captivity, Eli Sharabi told Israeli TV that military operations can't rescue hostages and described captivity's harrowing conditions: 'We survived on 250–300 calories a day for months.' He also said Israel's treatment of Palestinian prisoners influenced Hamas' torture tactics

On the day the cease-fire expires, Hamas rejected Israel's extension proposal, pushing instead for negotiations over the second stage. Earlier this week, Israeli officials signalled that the talks' failure will lead to renewed fighting

ISRAEL: Trump advances $3 billion weapons sale to Israel, second multi-billion sale in weeks ■ GAZA CEASE-FIRE: Hamas rejects Israel's request to extend cease-fire's first stage by six weeks ■ LEBANON: Defense chief Katz says U.S. agreed for IDF to occupy buffer zone indefinitely; Lebanon's new PM calls for 'full Israeli withdrawal' ■ SYRIA: Israel lobbies U.S. to keep Russian bases in a 'weak' Syria, sources say

'Israel's big fear is that Turkey comes in and protects this new Syrian Islamist order, which then ends up being a base for Hamas and other militants,' said one expert, as Turkey's often fraught ties with Israel have come under severe strain during the Gaza war

Hamas sources told Haaretz that if Israel insists on extending the first stage – in which the group continues to release hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners – Hamas will lose the only significant bargaining chip it has left