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Protests Continue in Israel Amid Ceasefire Negotiations
- The Hostages Families Forum condemns the phased release proposal, calling it 'tormenting' families of all 50 hostages after 638 days in captivity, demanding a single-phase full release.
- The mediator-backed 60-day ceasefire involves staged releases of 10 hostages and 18 bodies, with a ban on televised handovers, prompting rejection from families and ongoing negotiations.
- Hamas confirmed readiness for talks, having completed internal consultations but expressed reservations about several deal points, according to statements Friday.
- Massive protests in Tel Aviv, with thousands at Hostages' Square and Begin Gate, highlight public pressure for full hostage release amid stalled negotiations.
- Following public protests, Israel's cabinet plans to meet and send a delegation to Doha within 24 hours for indirect talks ahead of Netanyahu's Washington visit this week.
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Hostage families angry over 'partial deal' that does not free all captives
The latest proposal, if implemented, would call for a 60-day truce coinciding with a phased release of 10 living hostages and the bodies of 18 deceased captives. By Vered Weiss, World Israel News As Hamas gave initial approval on Friday for discussing a hostage release deal, the terror group announced they had “reservations” about the plan. The Hostages Families Forum criticized the proposal and any “partial deal” that would stop short of rele…
Thousands rally in Tel Aviv, across Israel amid ceasefire talks
As Hamas signals cautious approval of proposed ceasefire deal, thousands across Israel rally for the immediate return of all hostages—living and dead—pressuring leaders to finalize an all-inclusive agreement without further delay
'Trump, this is your moment': Israelis rally nationwide for hostage deal, end to Gaza war
With Netanyahu expected to visit the White House next week and Israel's security cabinet meeting Saturday night to discuss Hamas' response to the cease-fire proposal, protesters are hoping to ramp up the pressure to ensure leaders follow through on a full hostage deal
Hostage Families Reject Partial Gaza Seal, Demand Release of All Hostages
As Israeli leaders weigh the contours of a possible partial ceasefire deal with Hamas, the families of the 50 hostages still held in Gaza issued an impassioned public statement this weekend, condemning any agreement that would return only some of the abductees. In a powerful message released Saturday, the Families Forum for
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