JFNA UPDATES
The Greater Miami Jewish Federation Israel Emergency Fund supports the work of our partners in Israel through the collective efforts of the Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA). Below are the latest updates about our work.
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July 10, 2025 - October 7 War, Day 643 - 50 Hostages remain in captivity
- Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is wrapping up his visit to Washington despite no public announcement of an agreement being reached with Hamas on a ceasefire and hostage release. Unless a breakthrough takes place, Netanyahu will depart Washington this evening.
- The US visit included two meetings with President Donald Trump. While no official announcements were made regarding major issues, both leaders hinted that progress had been achieved towards a ceasefire deal with Hamas and the extension of the Abraham Accords.
- According to numerous US and Israeli officials, while a deal is close, it is likely not imminent. Reports suggest that a new agreement may be reached within 7-14 days, as numerous details still need to be ironed out.
- In parallel, an Israeli team is in Qatar for negotiations on a possible deal.
- In a likely first stage, a 60-day ceasefire would begin and eight living hostages would be released immediately, with two more 50 days later.
- Around 18 hostage bodies would also be returned during this time.
- In exchange, Israel would release a huge number of prisoners and withdraw from most areas of Gaza.
- Negotiations would continue during this period on a permanent end to hostilities and the release of the remaining hostages.
- Media reports say that as part of the discussions, it has been agreed that during the 60-day ceasefire, the US-run Gaza Humanitarian Foundation will continue to distribute aid. Israel has insisted on this clause to deny Hamas the ability to steal aid for its own purposes, and to show Palestinians that they do not need to be wholly reliant on the terrorist group.
- One of the main sticking points remaining in the discussions is over the Morag Corridor, which divides Gaza between north and south. The IDF is insisting that it be able to remain positioned along the Corridor for now.
- Following his second meeting with President Trump, which took place yesterday, Prime Minister Netanyahu said that the two “have a common goal. We want to achieve the release of the hostages. We want to end Hamas rule in Gaza. We want to make sure that Gaza does not pose a threat to Israel anymore… President Trump wants a deal, but not at any price. I want a deal, but not at any price. Israel has security requirements and other requirements, and we’re working together to try to achieve it.”
- Watch Netanyahu’s remarks on Capitol Hill here.
- The Prime Minister also met with Vice President JD Vance (see video here), Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, and numerous other senior officials. In addition, meetings were held with top congressional leaders, including House of Representatives Speaker Mike Johnson, Senate Majority Leader John Thune, and Democratic Senator John Fetterman.
- Netanyahu surprised his hosts by telling them that he had officially nominated President Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize. In his letter of nomination, the Prime Minister cited the President’s “steadfast and exceptional dedication to promoting peace, security, and stability around the world.”
- Israeli reporter Amit Segal noted that, “Benjamin Netanyahu became the fourth leader in history to visit the White House three times in a calendar year—the current record. Who are the other three? Benjamin Netanyahu. Benjamin Netanyahu. And Benjamin Netanyahu. “
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