Netanyahu’s Hostage Talks, Iran-Hezbollah Ceasefire Push, and IDF Drone Interception

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu convenes an emergency meeting to address the stalemate in hostage negotiations with Hamas. Meanwhile, Iran pressures Hezbollah to agree to a ceasefire and the IDF intercepted a drone near Eilat, underscoring the ongoing security threats facing Israel.
The Democrats and Israel

Palestinians were stifled, but Israel was largely ignored. After all, the subject barely makes the top 10 list of concerns for the average American voter.
How did the hostage talks get so crazy?

As it always goes with the Palestinians, Washington took the path of least resistance and focused pressure on Israel. It’s the same in peace negotiations.
Netanyahu’s office pushes back on White House claim Israel, Hamas must compromise more for deal

Hamas has yet to respond to Israel’s proposed deal, according to the Israeli prime minister’s office.
I can say it; Why can’t they?

I can understand people empathizing with Gaza. But why is it that the people who call for a ceasefire also pull down the posters of hostages?
Right Before “CeaseFire”, Israel Offs Another Terrorist Mastermind, CeaseFire Broken 4 Hours Later

Israel increased the frequency of its strikes and expanded the type of targets, as IAF fighter jets reportedly attacked 10 Islamic Jihad rocket launching teams as the mortars were being launched, killing at least 20.
Six-Month Ceasefire Announced…But Then There Was None

Israeli media reported a long-term ceasefire was agreed upon but just a few hours later, Israeli and Gazan sources denied any ceasefire.
Palestinian Islamic Jihad Leader Calls Recent Hostilities “Live-Fire Drill” for Upcoming War

Just two days after the alliance of terrorist groups in Gaza called for a ceasefire, the leader of the PIJ called the 700 rockets fired at Israel a “live-fire drill” meant to prepare for a summer war focused on killing as many Israeli civilians as possible.
After Firing 700 Rockets Into Israel, Gaza Declares Ceasefire

For the first time since the 2014 war with Gaza, Israelis died from Hamas rockets, but for the time being, the all-clear has been sounded.
Report: Ceasefire With Hamas Includes Releasing Terrorists But Not Bodies of Jewish Soldiers

Hamas reports that Israel agreed to release security prisoners in exchange for a ceasefire that has yet to appear.