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.
All or nothing: Why Israel should stand firm, avoid phased hostage deals - editorial
Hostage families to Trump: Make the 'deal of all deals' to stop the war, free the hostages
Tune into today's top stories: Egypt hostage talks, updated ceasefire proposal
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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."
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