Hostage Deal

Gaza ceasefire proposal agreed by Hamas 'almost identical' to Witkoff's plan, Qatari official says

Hamas informed the Egyptian and Qatari mediators that it had agreed to the latest Gaza hostage-ceasefire proposal on Monday.

An illustrative photo of Hamas terrorists with hostage demonstrations in the background.
A demonstrator with her face painted in the colors of the Israeli flag and red tears takes part in a protest demanding the immediate release of the hostages held by Hamas, and the end of the war, in Tel Aviv, Israel, August 16, 2025.

All or nothing: Why Israel should stand firm, avoid phased hostage deals - editorial

Visitors at Hostage Square in Tel Aviv, August 11, 2025.

Hostage families to Trump: Make the 'deal of all deals' to stop the war, free the hostages

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Egypt says displacment of Palestinians from Gaza City 'red line' as Gazans evacuate south

Fearing an Israeli onslaught could come soon, some Palestinian families began leaving eastern areas of Gaza City, now under constant Israeli bombardment, for points to the west, and some explored ev

A displaced Palestinian man fleeing northern Gaza gestures atop a vehicle loaded with belongings while he heads south as the Israeli military prepares to relocate residents to the southern part of the enclave, in Gaza City, August 18, 2025.

NGO petitions High Court: Forbid use of mounted police to break up protests

The use of mounted cops has a “chilling effect” that discourages citizens from realizing their right to protest, and “harms the foundations of democracy,” the ACRI said.

Demonstrators protest and clash with police during a march against the war in Gaza and for the release of hostages held in the Gaza Strip in Tel Aviv, July 24, 2025.

Hamas may use hostages as shields to stop IDF Gaza City invasion, expert warns

As Egypt and Qatar step up pressure on Hamas in hostage talks, expert Lt.-Col.  (Res.) Alon Eviatar says the group remains unmoved, using threats to stall IDF action in Gaza City.

IDF soldiers operating in the Gaza Strip, August 12, 2025.

WATCH: 'You are letting us die': Matan Zangauker pleads from Hamas captivity in new video

Hostage Matan Zangauker pleads for help in a new Hamas video, detailing abuse, illness, and abandonment while urging Israelis to protest for his release.

Israeli hostage Matan Zangauker in a new video released by the Zangauker family.

WATCH: Nearly 500,000 Israelis rally for the release of the hostages in Tel Aviv

The demonstration came after a day of nationwide strikes and protests. Multiple roads were blocked throughout the day, and many businesses were closed.

Nearly half a million Israelis gather at a rally at Hostages Square in Tel Aviv, August 17, 2025.

Former hostage Ilana Gritzwesky holds symbolic 'wedding' for partner still in Hamas captivity

"Matan. If you weren't taken, we could've been married. I don't stop thinking about what was taken from us in just one day. Our world was changed, and you were taken from me," Gritzwesky said.

Captivity survivor Ilana Gritzwesky holds a mock 'wedding' for her boyfriend, Matan Zangauker, who is still held by Hamas in Gaza, during a demonstration in Tel Aviv, August 17, 2025.

WATCH: ‘Your pain is our pain’: Gal Gadot shows solidarity with families at Hostages Square

The visit came amid growing public pressure on the government to prioritize a deal that would secure the release of the remaining hostages.

Israeli actress Gal Gadot embraces Einav Zangauker, whose son Matan is still in Hamas captivity, during a day of nation-wide protests at Hostages Square in Tel Aviv, August,17, 2025.

Netanyahu: Protesters are delaying release of hostages, ensuring continuation of war

More than 300 demonstrations are expected throughout the day as hostages families try to bring the nation to a standstill.

Israeli police officers try to move the demonstrators blocking a road during a protest, after families of hostages called for a nationwide strike to demand the return of all hostages and an end to the war in Gaza, in Jerusalem, August 17, 2025.

Nationwide hostage protests: 39 arrested, drivers attack demonstrators

In Jerusalem, protesters blocking the tunnel opening to Highway 16 were sprayed with a water cannon by police to try to clear out the road for traffic.

Israelis block road 1 near Latrun, while attending a protest calling for the release of the Israeli hostages held by Hamas in Gaza, August 17, 2025.

Gov’t ministers, coalition MKs condemn nationwide protests, opposition affirms support

President Isaac Herzog spoke at Hostage Square in Tel Aviv, where he said, "There is not a single Israeli who does not want the hostages home."

Israelis block road 1 near Latrun, while attending a protest calling for the release of the Israeli hostages held by Hamas in Gaza, August 17, 2025.

Hundreds of thousands rally in Tel Aviv, IAF intercepts rocket from Gaza

Opposition MKs call on Israeli public to join hostage families, as hundreds of thousands protest in Tel Aviv • Police arrest 32 across Israel, use water cannons in Jerusalem

hundreds of thousands of protesters rally for the release of the hostages in Tel Aviv, August 17, 2025.