Israel, Gaza and hostages
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Mass protests weren't political? MK Yair Lapid responds to recent protests, calls on US President Donald Trump and 'friends across the world' to support an 'end to the war.'
The move, still under consideration, aims to increase pressure on Israel and potentially halt the military advance into the city
A growing willingness among Israeli news media to critically explore the humanitarian crisis in Gaza has all but evaporated in recent weeks after militant group Hamas released videos of two emaciated Israeli hostages.
Saudi media reports that Gaza's terror groups are considering moving the living hostages to Gaza City in an effort to stop Israel from conquering the city. Israeli sources dismiss reports as propaganda.
Hamas said it was prepared to coordinate with the Red Cross to deliver aid to hostages it holds in Gaza, if Israel meets certain conditions.
Israeli actress Gal Gadot visited Hostages Square in Tel Aviv on Sunday to express solidarity with the families of individuals still held by Hamas. A video released by the Hostages and Missing Families Forum showed the "Wonder Woman" star comforting the wife of a hostage,
Mothers of Israeli hostages held in Gaza, including one who appeared emaciated in a recent Hamas video, voiced fears on Tuesday that a planned Israeli offensive could further endanger their sons' lives due to the risk of reprisals.