Hostages

'It's much hotter in Gaza': families of hostages demand deal with Hamas

Several hundred people gathered for a protest near the entrance to the HaKiriya General Headquarters in Tel Aviv, demanding the immediate deal.

Protests gather near PM's home after video with hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin released

Two protesters have been arrested by Jerusalem police for disturbing the peace and blocking the street

Hamas releases propaganda video with hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin

Goldberg-Polin, who lost his hand during the abduction, identifies himself and asks the Israeli government to return hostages home

Hamas claims many more than 40 Israeli hostages are alive, Al-Araby Al-Jadeed reports

A senior Hamas representative dismissed claims that Hamas could not locate over 20 hostages alive or provide 40 hostages for an upcoming deal.

Netanyahu condemns negotiating team for 'false statements' on hostage talks

During a meeting of the war cabinet, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu criticized members of the team negotiating the release of hostages.

Chief of General Staff approves continuation of hostilities in southern military district

Chief of the IDF General Staff Lieutenant General Herzi Halevi approved a plan to continue military operations in the southern military district.

Daily Mail: Israel believes no more than 40 hostages still remain alive

The Shin Bet spokesperson didn't agree with the newspaper's assessment