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Hostage families ahead of Tel Aviv rally: 'The people want them back now!'

Protesters set tires on fire, read aloud hostages’ names, and staged events across Israel, including a mass march in Tel Aviv; families accused Prime Minister Netanyahu of blocking a potential deal while officials met with an Egyptian delegation

Lihi Gordon, Roi Rubinstein, Amir Ettinger | 08.26.25

ביבי בנימין נתניהו, הרמטכ"ל אייל זמיר על רקע הפגנות לשחרור החטופים

IDF chief signals readiness, Netanyahu delays and next round of hostage talks remains uncertain

IDF Chief Eyal Zamir says conditions for hostage release are ready, but Israel has yet to respond to Hamas’ proposal; families demand action as Netanyahu delays, and the location and timing of the next negotiation round remain uncertain

Itamar Eichner | 08.24.25

IDF general linked to Qatargate barred from hostage deal negotiations

Israel Police have prohibited Maj. Gen. (res.) Yoav (Poli) Mordechai, who is under investigation on suspicion of bribery and contacts with a foreign agent, from participating in hostage deal talks for two weeks

Netael Bandel, Shalev Kachlon | 08.24.25

Thousands rally across Israel demanding hostage release as families warn Netanyahu against derailing deal

Weekly hostage protests spread nationwide and families vow to intensify pressure on the government, warning PM not to block a potential deal

Ynet correspondents | 08.23.25

Gantz urges Netanyahu, opposition chiefs to join six-month unity government focused on hostages, draft bill

Blue and White leader Benny Gantz calls on PM, Lapid and Liberman to join his plan for a short-term unity gov’t focused on hostages and conscription, with elections in spring 2026; 'I don’t want to save Netanyahu, I want to save the hostages,' he says

Yuval Karni | 08.23.25

IDF tanks push deeper into Gaza City as hostage talks remain uncertain

Palestinians report Israeli armor advancing into Gaza City’s Sabra neighborhood; Netanyahu yet to rule out partial deal to free 10 hostages alive and 18 bodies in exchange for a two-month truce

Itamar Eichner, Einav Halabi | 08.23.25

Pastor says Israel must fight until Hamas is gone

'The worst day in Israel's history was October 7, 2023. It would be the worst day ever if it would happen again'

Maayan Hoffman, ILTV | 08.23.25

Trump says fewer than 20 hostages alive in Gaza, families demand transparency

The US president explained that their release is now more difficult because Hamas knows that releasing the last hostages could be 'the end of their lives'; argued that Israel would have more success with a rapid military strike to retrieve them

Ynetnews | 08.22.25

Hostages’ families announce new nationwide disruption on Tuesday: 'Israel stands together'

Hostages’ Families Forum accuses Netanyahu of obstruction, vows another mass protest with nationwide solidarity events, a march, and a rally at Hostages Square, warning last Sunday’s disruption was 'only the beginning'

Ynetnews | 08.22.25

Ambassador slams international community for rewarding terror, ignoring hostages

Danny Ayalon says that if there will be a Palestinian state now, 'Hamas will become a real hero in Palestinian society'

Emily Schrader, ILTV | 08.22.25

Netanyahu signals talks but holds back on sending delegation as Gaza City offensive looms

After declaring 'immediate negotiations' to end war and free hostages, PM’s aides say no team will yet go to Doha or Cairo, stressing instead his approval of plans to capture Gaza City

Itamar Eichner | 08.21.25

Netanyahu says he'll push ahead with Gaza City takeover and renewed ceasefire talks

PM signals approval for sweeping Gaza City offensive while reopening talks with Hamas on ceasefire and hostage release, as Israel readies tens of thousands of reservists, Palestinians brace for more casualties and protests grow on both sides

Itamar Eichner, Shalev Kachlon, Roy Rubinstein | 08.21.25

US President Donald Trump, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

White House pushes for full hostage deal as Israel weighs Gaza City offensive

As Israel debates partial hostage deal versus full ceasefire, Trump administration is pushing firmly for comprehensive agreement; Israel prepares for major assault on Gaza City, aiming to pressure Hamas into total surrender

Itamar Eichner | 08.21.25

קובי ועידית אהל, הוריו של אלון שנמצא בשבי חמאס בעזה

'Alon's waiting for Israel to save him,' says hostage's father amid preparations for Gaza offensive

Kobi Ohel, father of Alon Ohel, kidnapped to Gaza 684 days ago, urges Israel to focus on rescuing hostages; he calls for a deal or referendum, stressing his son’s severe injuries, isolation and the urgent need to bring hostages home safely

Alexandra Lukash | 08.20.25

Israelis split over how to bring hostages home, says Brig. Gen. Harel Knafo

'We have inside Israel a very difficult discussion about the hostages'

Steve Leibowitz, ILTV | 08.20.25

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