AMICHAI STEIN

Amichai Stein is an Israeli journalist currently working as a diplomatic reporter for The Jerusalem Post and i24 News. From 2017-2024, he worked as a foreign affairs and diplomatic correspondent for KAN News.


US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee in conversation with The Jerusalem Post.

Huckabee to 'Post': 'European leaders gave Hamas cover - that's when negotiations were over'

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich seen at the Knesset, in Jerusalem, February 7, 2024

Netanyahu to hold emergency meeting on Europe's recognition of a Palestinian state

An illustrative photo of Hamas terrorists with hostage demonstrations in the background.

Hamas informs Egyptian, Qatari mediators it agrees to hostage-ceasefire deal


Prices plummet in Gaza as aid influx transforms markets - exclusive

SCOOP - According to internal security data, which was presented to decision-makers, prices of essential products in Gaza’s markets have dropped by dozens of percentage points.

Al-Sahaba market in the Gaza Strip, July 28, 2025.

Hamas claims to mediators its ready to discuss partial deal, sources tell 'Post'

“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.

Illustrative image of Hamas terrorists in Gaza.

Mossad chief conducting extensive hostage talks in Doha despite previous reports - exclusive

In recent days, Qatar and Egypt have been working on a framework for a deal that would include the release of all hostages and an end to the war.

Mossad director David Barnea seen over a wall of hostage posters in Tel Aviv (illustrative)

Mossad Chief Barnea meets Qatari PM in Doha, confirms partial hostage deal is 'off the table'

"The head of the Mossad even made it clear in the meeting that a partial deal had been dropped," the source said.

 Hostage families and supporters rally, calling for the return of the remaining 50 hostages in Hamas captivity, June 28, 2025.

Hamas mulls possible resumption of hostage negotiations

Israel has not ruled out the possibility of sending a delegation for talks on a potential deal, but has made clear that no decision has been made yet.

Outline of Hamas terrorists standing against backdrop of Israeli demonstrators calling for an immediate hostage deal. (illustration)

US-Hamas mediator Bahbah: Both sides must resume talks, reach immediate ceasefire - exclusive

Dr. Bishara Bahbah told The Jerusalem Post that military actions are deepening the human toll and risking the lives of the hostages.

Palestinian-American businessman Bishara Bahbah, who helped secure the release of former hostage Edan Alexander.

Israel, US oppose automatic UNIFIL renewal, citing failure to prevent Hezbollah infiltration

Since being tasked with preventing Hezbollah’s rearmament during the Second Lebanon War in 2006, UNIFIL has done nothing to confront the organization over its weapons.

 UNIFIL PEACEKEEPERS look out at the Lebanese-Israeli border, from the roof of a watchtower ‏in the town of Marwahin, in southern Lebanon, on Saturday.

Hamas delegation to head to Egypt to resume stalled ceasefire talks - report

A delegation of Hamas officials will reportedly be heading to Egypt on Monday in an attempt to resume the stalled ceasefire negotiations, according to the London-based al-Araby al-Jadeed news outlet.

Visitors at Hostage Square in Tel Aviv, July 30, 2025

WATCH: Hamas misled Israel in hostage negotiations, Netanyahu admits in second press conf.

This press conference came following criticism from both Israel's right and left, which are both against his plan to occupy Gaza City.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks to international media on the Gaza war, in Jerusalem, August 10, 2025

Ministers admit after Gaza City takeover plan: Op. may not defeat Hamas or bring back hostages

Sources close to Smotrich criticized the decision, admitting that the proposal led by Netanyahu might sound promising but is, in reality, more of the same.

An IDF armored personnel carrier manuvering next to other military vehicles on the Israeli side of the Gaza border, July 16, 2025; illustrative.