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Hamas claims to mediators its ready to discuss partial deal, sources tell ‘Post’
Hamas has sent a message to the mediators, expressing readiness to discuss a partial agreement, two sources with knowledge told The Jerusalem Post. The terms include “disarming Hamas; demilitarizing the Strip; Israeli security control over the Strip”; and establishing a governing authority that is neither Hamas nor the Palestinian Authority and will live in peace with Israel,” the PMO said in a statement. Two sources familiar with the negotiation details indicated that a partial deal could be formulated in a short timeframe; however, they spoke with a note of caution, as similar situations have occurred multiple times before. This means the info may not always match what’s in the article.
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“We will agree to a deal on the condition that all the hostages are released in a single phase and in accordance with our terms for ending the war,” the PMO said.
Hamas has sent a message to the mediators, expressing readiness to discuss a partial agreement, two sources with knowledge told The Jerusalem Post on Saturday.
The mediators have made it clear to Hamas that Israel is serious about its intent to capture Gaza City, urging them to agree to specific terms for a deal.
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Israel will only agree to a deal that releases all hostages in a single phase and on its terms for ending the war, the Prime Minister’s Office said that evening in a statement.
The terms include “disarming Hamas; demilitarizing the Strip; Israeli security control over the Strip; and establishing a governing authority that is neither Hamas nor the Palestinian Authority and will live in peace with Israel,” according to the statement.
This is the first time that the Prime Minister’s Office has called for a comprehensive deal free of ambiguity.
Israelis demonstrate in Tel Aviv for an immediate hostage deal, August 16, 2025. (credit: AVSHALOM SASSONI)
Two sources familiar with the negotiation details indicated that a partial deal could be formulated in a short timeframe; however, they spoke with a note of caution, as similar situations have occurred multiple times before.
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Last week, following his two press conferences, Netanyahu gave the Post an ambiguous “yes and no” response and declined to provide a clear answer on whether he would reject a partial deal if it were on the table.
Only a comprehensive deal is under consideration
Meanwhile, various sources are conveying that “only a comprehensive deal for the release of all hostages is under consideration.”
Nevertheless, it appears that the prime minister is not entirely closing the door on a partial agreement.
On Thursday, Mossad director David Barnea told Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani in Doha, Qatar, that a partial deal is off the table, the Post previously reported, citing an Israeli official.
Qatar and Egypt have been https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-863679 for a deal that would include the release of all hostages and an end to the war, as of the end of last week.
European leaders double down on support for Ukraine in wake of Trump-Putin summit
The group of EU leaders, dubbed the “Coalition of the Willing,” added that they are ready to work with the U.S. and Ukraine as the nations prepare for a potential trilateral summit. Trump and Putin spoke for roughly three hours in a closed-door summit at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson. During a news conference following the meeting, they revealed very little of what “progress” the two suggested was made toward bringing an end to the more than three-year-war in Eastern Europe. The president said he would not act as a negotiator for Kyiv, which was not represented at the summit. The meeting did not include Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, who is expected to travel to the White House on Monday for a meeting with the president. The coalition also signaled they were ready to defend Ukraine, threatening to “uphold the pressure” on Moscow.
Trump called NATO and European leaders following the summit in Anchorage, Alaska — which did not include Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky — to brief them on the meeting, which the president said was “productive” but did not end in a ceasefire agreement.
The group of EU leaders, dubbed the “Coalition of the Willing,” added that they are ready to work with the U.S. and Ukraine as the nations prepare for a potential trilateral summit including Putin, Zelensky and Trump.
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“We are clear that Ukraine must have ironclad security guarantees to effectively defend its sovereignty and territorial integrity. We welcome President Trump’s statement that the US is prepared to give security guarantees,” the leaders wrote in a statement, but included some caveats.
“The Coalition of the Willing is ready to play an active role,” they continued. “No limitations should be placed on Ukraine’s armed forces or on its cooperation with third countries. Russia cannot have a veto against Ukraine‘s pathway to EU and NATO.”
The group added, “As President Trump said ‘there’s no deal until there’s a deal.’ As envisioned by President Trump, the next step must now be further talks including President Zelenskyy, whom he will meet soon.”
Zelensky is expected to travel to the White House on Monday. The visit will be the Ukrainian leader’s first time in Washington since the historic blow-up earlier this year, though they did meet at the Vatican on the sidelines of Pope Francis’s funeral in between.
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On Friday, Trump and Putin spoke for roughly three hours in a closed-door summit at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson. During a news conference following the meeting, they revealed very little of what “progress” the two suggested was made toward bringing an end to the more than three-year-war in Eastern Europe and took no questions from the press.
In an interview with Fox News’s Sean Hannity later Friday, the president said any ceasefire agreement or territory swap must be reached between the two nations, “forget about me.” He added that while he and Putin agreed on many things during their discussion, “it’s really up to President Zelensky to get it done.”
“I would also say the European Nations, they have to get involved a little bit,” Trump told Hannity. “And if they’d like, I’d be at that next meeting. They’re going to set up a meeting now … not that I want to be there, but I want to make sure it gets done.”
Earlier in the day, the president said he would not act as a negotiator for Kyiv, which was not represented at the summit.
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In their response Saturday, the EU leaders signaled they were ready to defend Ukraine, threatening to “uphold the pressure” on Moscow.
“Our support to Ukraine will continue. We are determined to do more to keep Ukraine strong in order to achieve an end to the fighting and a just and lasting peace,” the coalition wrote. “As long as the killing in Ukraine continues, we stand ready to uphold the pressure on Russia. We will continue to strengthen sanctions and wider economic measures to put pressure on Russia’s war economy until there is a just and lasting peace.”
“Ukraine can count on our unwavering solidarity as we work towards a peace that safeguards Ukraine’s and Europe’s vital security interests,” the leaders added.
The coalition includes French President Emmanuel Macron, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, Germany Chancellor Friedrich Merz, U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Finnish President Alexander Stubb, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk, European Council President António Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
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Fisherman proposes cooking method to combat venomous invader threatening local waterways: ‘These fish are delicious to eat’
Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what’s in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Invasive species are known for weakening the ecosystems they infiltrate, causing harm to native wildlife and disrupting the food chain. TikTok fisherman FishingWithConner shared a delicious recipe involving the invasive lionfish. He is careful in fileting the fish to avoid the spine, which makes the lionfish venomous. After he has cleaned the fillets, he adds some all-purpose seasoning, and then he fries them.
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Invasive species are known for weakening the ecosystems they infiltrate, causing harm to native wildlife and even disrupting the food chain.
To combat the prevalence of an invasive species in his area, TikTok fisherman FishingWithConner (@fishingwithconner) shared a delicious recipe involving the invasive lionfish.
Holding the caught lionfish, the user said: “Because he is an invasive species in the Florida Keys, he is not allowed to be returned back to the water. So you’re looking at tonight’s dinner.”
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FishingWithConner is careful in fileting the fish to avoid the spine, which makes the lionfish venomous. After he has cleaned the fillets, he adds some all-purpose seasoning, and then he fries them. Easy, good for the ecosystem, and delicious.
Lionfish are native to the Indo-Pacific, but in the Atlantic — such as the Florida Keys, where FishingWithConner is — they are invasive.
Invasive species refer to non-native plants, animals, or organisms that enter an area and can wipe out native species. Often, they are introduced by human activity. When these invasive species end up where they don’t belong, they can outcompete native species for food and other resources, causing issues throughout an entire ecosystem.
People around the world are turning invasive species into delicious cuisines. From crawfish to invasive seaweed, the recipes involving invasive species are plentiful. Furthermore, a Michelin Guide restaurant in Thailand specializes in dishes crafted with invasive species — from blackchin tilapia to water mimosas.
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With this lionfish recipe, commenters were excited about the potential eco-friendly meals they could cook up.
One user commented excitedly: “Didn’t know they could be eaten!”
“Looked delicious. great video,” another user added.
FishingWithConnor responded to other viewers’ excitement, saying: “These Fish Are DELICIOUS To Eat! So Glad I Was Able To Catch One For You Guys To See!”
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Guatemalan prison guards held hostage by rioting inmates freed after 3 days
Guatemala has been plagued by the violent rivalry between the Barrio 18 and Mara Salvatrucha, commonly known as MS-13. One prison official died Friday after being shot, authorities said, without providing further details. In another similar incident, anti-kidnapping teams freed 11 guards on Wednesday who were also held hostage by gang members in two Guatemalan prisons.
Members of Guatemala’s two largest gangs — Barrio 18 and Mara Salvatrucha — began rioting Tuesday in two prisons, demanding the return of 10 leaders who had been transferred to another facility and placed in solitary confinement.
José Portillo, Deputy Minister of Security, told The Associated Press that the guards released Saturday had been held by members of Mara Salvatrucha.
One prison official died Friday after being shot, authorities said, without providing further details.
Local media reported the shooting occurred at one of the prisons involved in the riots.
In another similar incident, anti-kidnapping teams freed 11 guards on Wednesday who were also held hostage by gang members in two Guatemalan prisons. Interior Minister Francisco Jiménez told The Associated Press that the rioters were demanding Guatemalan authorities return their leaders from the prison where they were transferred, Renovación I, to the prisons where they were able to lead the gangs and “exercised criminal power.”
Guatemala has been plagued by the violent rivalry between the Barrio 18 and Mara Salvatrucha, commonly known as MS-13. Authorities say they both seek to gain control of territory where they extort money from companies and individuals.
At least 7 people were killed last month when armed MS-13 members stormed into the funeral of a Barrio 18 member who had been killed.
Earlier this year, President Trump designated MS-13 as a terrorist organization, placing it on a list of criminal groups that he said operate in the region and threaten public safety across the hemisphere.
Last week, Mr. Trump directed the military to target drug cartels in Latin America, a source familiar with the matter told CBS News.
Teenager killed in motorbike accident near Reading as man, 19, arrested
A 19-year-old man from Cornwall has been arrested on suspicion of death by dangerous driving, driving while over the prescribed limit for alcohol and driving while unfit through drink or drugs. He remains in custody at this time. The rider of the Suzuki motorcycle – a man in his late teens – died at the scene. Police are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed this to please get in touch.
At around 6.53 pm yesterday (Friday, July 15), there was a collision on B4000 Ermin Street at the junction with A338 involving a silver Ford Ecosport and a Suzuki motorcycle.
The Ford had been travelling eastbound and the Suzuki had been traveling westbound.
The rider of the Suzuki motorcycle – a man in his late teens – died at the scene. His next of kin have been made aware and are being supported by officers.
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A 19-year-old man from Cornwall has been arrested on suspicion of death by dangerous driving, driving while over the prescribed limit for alcohol, driving while over a specified drug limit, driving while unfit through drink or drugs and suspicion of causing death by careless driving while unfit through drink or drugs.
He remains in custody at this time.
Investigating officer Detective Sergeant Robert Chevalier said: “Firstly, I want to offer my deepest condolences to the family of the man who sadly died in this collision.
“I am appealing to anyone who may have witnessed this to please get in touch.
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“I am also appealing to anyone who was in the area at the time to please check their dash cam footage, in case they captured the collision or the moments leading up to it.
“Anyone with information should call 101 or make an online report, via our website, quoting reference number 43250417404.
“If you do not wish to speak to the police you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers who will take your information 100 per cent anonymously. You can call them on 0800 555 111.”