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.


 Demonstrators take part in a protest to demand the immediate release of all hostages held in Gaza since the October 7, 2023 attack on Israel by Hamas, near the US Consulate in Tel Aviv, Israel, July 7, 2025.

There is significant progress in hostage talks following new Israeli proposal, source tells 'Post'

US Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff speaks during a dinner with US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the Blue Room of the White House, July 7, 2025

Witkoff: Points of contention between Israel, Hamas ceasefire drop from four to one

 Rev. Johnnie Moore visits southern Israel in January 2024.

UN's corrupt aid 'mafia monopoly' preserves Hamas control of Gaza, GHF head tells 'Post'


Netanyahu holds second White House meeting with Trump, focus on efforts to reach Gaza deal

Meanwhile, US envoy Steve Witkoff said that the points of contention between Israel and Hamas to reach a deal have been reduced from four to one.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets with US President Donald Trump at the White House, in Washington DC, US, July 8, 2025

Gaza deal can be achieved within days, working to secure it, senior Israeli official tells 'Post'

While Hamas rejected the latest Qatari proposal, the official said the differences were “small” and that negotiations remain on track.

 Families of Israelis held hostage by Hamas terrorists in Gaza and supporters protest calling for their release, outside the US Embassy Branch Office in Tel Aviv, July 7, 2025.

Netanyahu nominates Trump for Nobel Peace Prize, says Middle East peace possible

Netanyahu met with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, envoy Steve Witkoff earlier on Monday • PM set to ask Trump to greenlight action against any Iranian nuclear activity

 U.S. President Donald Trump holds a bilateral dinner with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., July 7, 2025.

Aid distribution in Gaza remains sticking point in deal negotiations, sources tell 'Post'

Donald Trump’s Special Envoy to the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, will join the negotiations in Doha later this week.

 Israelis demonstrate for the return of hostages held in Gaza, July 7, 2025.

Netanyahu seeks US mechanism for approval on future Iran strikes if nuclear threat resurfaces

EXCLUSIVE: Source tells 'Post' that PM is seeking similar mandate to IAF in Lebanon, where there is prior US approval for strikes on suspicious activity at nuclear sites, or involving uranium.

 (L-R): Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, US President Donald Trump seen near the White House (illustrative)

Netanyahu stresses Hamas's military capabilities must be destroyed ahead of US visit

PM: Israel committed to remaining vigilant, preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons • 'Opportunity to expand circle of peace'

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara seen boarding the Wing of Zion ahead of a trip to the United States, July 6, 2025

Gaza hostage and ceasefire deal possible, despite Hamas changes to truce proposal - exclusive

The gaps between Israel and Hamas are narrow, a source familiar with the talks told The Jerusalem Post.

 Families of Israelis who were killed in recent war and of hostages held in the Gaza Strip set up a tent near the Prime Minister’s Office in Jerusalem, urging the government not to end the war in Gaza, July 6, 2025.

Netanyahu clashes with IDF chief over Gaza aid delivery as ceasefire talks resume

Smotrich responded to the leak from the meeting, while criticizing Netanyahu and the cabinet over their decision to move forward on Gaza aid.

 IDF chief Eyal Zamir, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and Defense Minister Israel Katz seen during a military briefing, in Tel Aviv, Israel, June 30, 2025

Hamas hands 'positive' ceasefire response, Israeli security cabinet to convene Saturday night

An Israeli source also confirmed that Israel received the document submitted by the mediators and that it, as well as Hamas's response to the proposal, are being examined.

 Hamas terrorists seen in Khan Yunis, February 20, 2025

Rafael chairman, ex-minister Yuval Steinitz talks to 'Post' on Iran, Israel's defenses - interview

MILITARY AFFAIRS: Yuval Steinitz attributes much of Israel’s successful defense against Iranian attacks to Rafael’s multi-layered systems, such as the Iron Dome and David’s Sling.

 NOW CHAIRMAN of the board of Rafael Advanced Defense Systems and a former gov’t minister, Yuval Steinitz attributes much of Israel’s successful defense against Iranian attacks to Rafael’s multi-layered systems such as the Iron Dome and David’s Sling.