Israeli hostage, cease-fire negotiations stall

Loved ones of hostages call for Israel-Hamas ceasefire
(ABC 6 News) — In the war between Israel and Hamas, there is a renewed push for a ceasefire in the Middle East. A video taken Friday morning shows the loved ones of those being held hostage by Hamas parking their cars in a ribbon, symbolizing their call for a deal to release the hostages after more than 400 days in captivity.
Israeli hostage, cease-fire negotiations stall as White House blames Hamas
Negotiations between Israel and Hamas to implement a Gaza cease-fire and free the remaining Israelis held hostage there remained stalled Friday as the White House laid blame on the Palestinian militants.
Israel and Hamas accuse each other of blocking Gaza ceasefire talks
Israel and Hamas on Wednesday accused each other of obstructing negotiations for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, after Israel withdrew its negotiators from the talks the previous day. Israeli media reported on Wednesday that the refusal by the Palestinian Islamist militia Hamas to hand over a list of the names of the hostages it still holds is hindering progress in the negotiations.
Israel and Hamas trade blame on ceasefire efforts as they inch closer to a deal
Although Israel and Hamas have expressed optimism that progress was being made toward a deal, sticking points remain over the exchange of hostages for Palestinian prisoners and the withdrawal of Israeli troops from Gaza.
White House optimistic about Gaza cease-fire as talks stall over holidays
Hamas is to blame for raising last-minute obstacles, per White House National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby.
White House: No update on hostage talks, but Hamas remains the obstacle
Asked for an update on the ongoing hostage talks, White House National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby says he doesn’t have one to give, while insisting that Hamas remains the main obstacle to a deal.
Israel probe says army actions had 'influence' on killing of six hostages by Hamas
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Hamas refusing to hand over list of hostages to free in deal
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Israel and Hamas inch closer to a deal, even as they accuse each other of complicating efforts
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A baby froze to death overnight in Gaza as Israel and Hamas trade accusations of ceasefire delays
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Israeli military actions had 'influence' on Hamas' killing of six hostages, report finds
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Israel and Hamas appear close to a ceasefire deal. These are the sticking points
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The Israel Hamas War
Our coverage includes the Hamas-led attack on Israel, the plight of hostages, how the war in Gaza has devastated the territory and left thousands dead and the flurry of international diplomacy ...
'Israel's 9/11': Nikki Haley speaks about Israel, hostages in conversation with Danny Danon
Haley continues to note her belief that the United States "owes one of our dearest friends in the world, Israel, support, and ...