As Israelis grasp scraps of information about Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's visit to Washington, searching for hints of a hostage/cease-fire deal to end the war in Gaza, the reasons why he has avoided an agreement since breaking the last deal in March seem cut and dried.

As Israelis grasp scraps of information about Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's visit to Washington, searching for hints of a hostage/cease-fire deal to end the war in Gaza, the…

Six days ago, U.S. President Donald Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One that "there could be a deal on a cease-fire in Gaza by next week." It was Friday when he spoke, three…

JERUSALEM: Israel is ready to negotiate a lasting deal with Hamas to end the Gaza war when a temporary halt to hostilities begins, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on…