Protesters clash with drivers in Tel Aviv
Family members of hostages and supporters protest in several locations, demanding the release of the abductees. Clashes with police erupt in several locations.
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During protest in Tel Aviv:
Police try to detain sister of hostage held in Gaza
Clashes erupt during demonstration for the release of the hostages in Tel Aviv. Police try to detain sister of hostage Matan Zangauker, before her mother intervenes.
Hamas official:
The disagreements are few, we can reach a deal very soon
The official said that the disagreements concern when a total ceasefire will begin and whether the hostages released in the first stage will be alive or dead.
Revealed:
IDF lookout Noa Marciano was murdered by a doctor at Al-Shifa
Murderer of IDF lookout Noa Marciano named as a doctor at Al-Shifa hospital. IDF Chief of Staff: 'The hospital, a place that is supposed to sanctify the value of life, was used by Hamas for murder.’
Lior Rudaeff murdered, his body is held by Hamas
Hostages Families Forum Headquarters announces that hostage believed to have been kidnapped on October 7 was killed that day and his body was taken to Gaza by terrorists.
Gallant:
'Op. will continue until Hamas destroyed or hostages returned'
Defense Minister visits artillery battery providing support to soldiers in Rafah, says Hamas 'responds only to force.'
US government outraged at Hamas response
New York Times reports that Biden officials are outraged at Hamas’ response to discussions to reach an agreement for the release of the hostages.
Jordan's Queen Rania:
'I try to put myself in the shoes of hostages’ mothers'
Jordan’s Queen Rania al-Abdullah tells CBS she feels empathy for Israeli mothers who have children in Hamas captivity, but urges Israel not to channel the trauma of October 7 to fuel a cycle of “retribution and revenge.”
'At any price'
Hundreds of protesters block Ayalon Highway
Protesters walk on the road between vehicles, confront police officers operating at the scene. Three protesters arrested for disturbing the peace.
Gantz:
'Rafah operation - part of the effort to return the hostages'
National Unity chairman tells the families of the hostages that the response from Hamas "does not correspond to the dialogue that has taken place so far with the mediators and contains significant gaps".
Hamas says it will accept ceasefire proposal
Terrorist organization ends foot-dragging on latest ceasefire proposal, leader Haniyeh tells Qatari PM. Israeli official - Hamas deceptively 'agreed' to Qatari-Egyptian proposal.
Gallant:
'Hamas refusing hostage deal forces us into Rafah'
Defense Minister meets families of hostages, says efforts to return their loved ones will continue even during Rafah operation,
Hamas suspends hostage negotiations
Hamas official says terrorist organization has suspended hostage talks and will not return its delegation to Egypt for now.
Released hostage enlists in the IDF
Noga Weiss, who was released from Hamas captivity in the previous hostage deal, enlisted in the IDF on Monday morning and joined the IDF's military social workers' course.
Hamas official:
'Netanyahu is running a military campaign without goals'
Senior Hamas official says the organization is determined to reach a ceasefire agreement and an exchange deal "but not at any cost."
Amit Segal:
'Hamas did not want a hostage deal at all'
News commentator Amit Segal is worried that the US will sign a deal with Hamas behind Israel's back, and emphasizes: 'We deceived ourselves, we told ourselves stories.
CIA director travels to Qatar as hostage talks "near collapse"
Official says William Burns to meet with Qatari PM to exert "maximum pressure" on Israel and Hamas to continue talking.
Netanyahu:
'Surrendering to Hamas demands would be a terrible defeat'
PM addresses the negotiations for a hostage deal, blames Hamas intransigence for lack of deal and says surrendering to its demands would invite repeats of October 7.
Ben Gvir's message to Netanyahu
Minister of National Security: Netanyahu promised not to agree to a reckless deal and say yes to an operation in Rafah - he knows very well the price of not fulfilling the commitment.
A chilling picture of the Bibas family
An Italian waiter in a restaurant near Naples proudly told Adi Spatz about his Israeli friend Yarden Bibas, and showed her a picture of him and his wife Shiri from their visit to Italy.
Hostages' families:
'Stand up to the pressures or stand up and resign'
Families of the hostages wrote to the Prime Minister Saturday evening to demand that he resist international pressure for a ceasefire or vacate his position for someone who would.
Intifada kingpin may be released in prisoner exchange deal
Report: Israel not opposed to the release of senior Fatah leader Marwan Barghouti as part of a deal.
Hamas:
'We're headed to Cairo in a positive spirit'
Hamas confirms it is sending a delegation to Cairo, with the goal of reaching an agreement on a hostage release deal.
Amid hostage release deal talks:
CIA director arrives in Cairo
Earlier, Egyptian officials told The Wall Street Journal that Israel gave Hamas a week to agree to a ceasefire deal, or an invasion of Rafah will begin.
Kibbutz Be'eri:
Dror Or was murdered on October 7, his body is held by Hamas
Dror Or is the father of Noam and Alma Or who were freed from captivity. Their mother was also murdered by Hamas on the day of the massacre.
State Department:
'No progress on hostage talks, Hamas the only obstacle'
US State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller says current deal on table meets many of Hamas's previous demands.
Blinken:
'The deal is there, Hamas should take it'
Secretary of State speaks to reporters, reiterates position about Rafah operation: We cannot, will not support a major military operation in Rafah absent an effective plan to make sure that civilians are not harmed.
Gallant to Blinken:
'Determined to bring back the hostages, ready to go into Rafah'
The Defense Minister and US Secretary of State toured Kibbutz Nir Oz and the Kerem Shalom Crossing and discussed the hostage negotiations and humanitarian aid efforts.
Proposed hostage deal:
3 hostages every 3 days; Israel permits Gazans to return
New deal that Hamas has not yet confirmed includes a 40 day ceasefire, release of 33 hostages.
Bereaved families meet PM:
'Determined PM who has not changed the goals of the war'
Father of fallen IDF soldier, spoke to Israel National News - Arutz Sheva about his meeting with PM: ‘I met a determined prime minister who is committed to the goals of the war and is ready to pay a personal price for the sake of the nation.’
Finance Minister:
'Accepting deal is accepting Sinwar's plan for Hamas victory'
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich commented on the proposed deal for the release of the hostages and said that it was ‘Yahya Sinwar’s plan for victory.’
Blinken:
Hamas has to decide quickly on 'very generous' deal
US Secretary of State says a lot of progress has been made towards normalization between Israel and Saudi Arabia, presses for hostage deal at World Economic Forum in Riyadh
Hamas official:
'No major issues with Israel's latest proposal'
Hamas official says a delegation from the organization will arrive in Egypt on Monday to deliver the group's response to Israel's counterproposal: The atmosphere is positive unless there are new Israeli obstacles.
White House:
'Biden reiterated his clear position on Rafah incursion'
Following Biden-Netanyahu phone call, White House says Biden "reaffirmed his ironclad commitment to Israel’s security" and stressed the need for progress in delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza.
Israeli official clarifies:
'The preparations for entering Rafah are continuing'
Israeli diplomatic official responds to criticism over latest Egyptian ceasefire proposal: In any deal, if there is one, Israel will not give up the goals of the war.
Minister Gantz's red line
Deal for returning the hostages without ending the war
Minister Gantz warns: ‘If the ministers who led the government on Oct. 7 prevent a responsible deal that does not involve ending the war, the government will have no right to exist’
Minister Smotrich to PM:
'Egyptian deal humiliating surrender and existential danger'
Minister Bezalel Smotrich attacks the Egyptian outline for a deal to release the hostages in exchange for a ceasefire that would prevent Israeli military entry into Rafah.
Hostages' families:
A deal without invading Rafah is surrender to Hamas
Members of the Tikva Forum criticized the latest plan for the release of kidnapped victims. 'Hamas is playing us - and apparently successfully.'
Report:
Egypt tells Hamas Rafah operation will be legitimate without deal
US, Egypt reportedly upping pressure on Hamas to accept hostage deal in order to prevent an Israeli operation in Rafah.
Former Mossad director: 'Bad' deal - but it's good
Former Mossad director Yossi Cohen has previously stated that a deal should only be made if all hostages are released. Tonight he claimed, 'It needs to be done, and better sooner than later.'
Israel to Egypt:
'One last chance for hostage deal before Rafah invasion'
Axios reports that Israeli officials told their Egyptian counterparts that Israel is ready to give hostage negotiations "one last chance" to reach a deal with Hamas, but if there isn't progress soon it will move forward with a ground invasion of Rafah.
Released teen hostage:
'The terrorist brought me a ring'
18-year-old Noga Weiss recounted how one of her captors wanted to marry her.
Released 9-year-old hostage comes full circle
Ohad Munder watched Hapoel Be'er Sheva's Israel State Cup semi-final victory from the stands. While in captivity, he learned that the team had sent him birthday wishes.
Minister Zohar:
'Cabinet decision is unacceptable'
Culture and Sports Minister Miki Zohar blasts Cabinet decision to allow imprisoned Hamas Nukhba terrorists, who carried out the October 7 massacre, to receive humanitarian visits.
Freed hostage recalls:
'The terrorist brought me a ring'
18-year-old Noga Weiss, who was kidnapped to Gaza and freed after 50 days, shares the story of how the Hamas terrorist who held her captive said he wanted to marry her.
Watch:
Singer-songwriter Idan Raichel pays tribute to freed hostages
Israeli singer and songwriter Idan Raichel hosts Fernando Marman and Louis Har, who were freed by IDF troops, dedicates a song to them.
Israeli official:
'As far as Israel is concerned, the offer is for 33 hostages'
Israeli official comments on reports that the latest offer to Hamas involves the release of only 20 hostages.
Parents of hostage:
'Seeing our son should be a reminder - we need them all released'
Parents of hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin gave a statement following Hamas publishing a video of their son.
'Israel will pay a heavy price' in new hostage deal proposal
Israeli negotiating team presents to Cabinet proposal in which Hamas would release 20 hostages and in exchange, Israel would permit residents to return to northern Gaza and other concessions.
Smotrich: No exchanging hostages for ceasefire
The head of intelligence suggested including no entry to Rafah and promoting steps towards a Palestinian state in exchange for the release of the captives. Minister Smotrich rejected the idea as a dangerous proposal.
After British demand:
Nukhba terrorists to receive humanitarian visits, hostages won't
Israeli government accedes to British demand to be allowed to visit terrorists who committed October 7 massacre without the hostages receiving any humanitarian visits in return.
Hostages' families:
'We welcome joint declaration, call for continued efforts'
The Hostages Families responded to the joint statement calling for the release of the hostages, but said that it needed to be expanded.
President Biden:
Freed 4-year-old former hostage "is remarkable"
US President posted a photo from his meeting with 4-year-old Avigail Idan, who was freed from Hamas captivity. "She is recovering from unspeakable trauma."
Senior US official:
'Sinwar, Hamas to blame for lack of hostage deal'
Biden Administration official says 'it's really down to one guy to accept the deal' to free the hostages.
Father of Hirsch Goldberg-Polin
"We hoped he was alive, we watched the video and cried"
John Polin recounted watching the video of his son in Hamas captivity: "He sounded strong, hearing him say he missed us - it strengthened us."
US, 17 other nations demand Hamas release all hostages
The US and 16 other countries whose citizens were kidnapped by Hamas issued a joint statement blaming Hamas for prolonging war by refusing to release its hostages.
IDF Spokesman on hostage video:
'Until Hamas releases hostages, IDF will pursue them everywhere'
Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari reacts to Hamas video of Hersh Goldberg-Polin. 'This is an urgent call for action. We will leave no stone unturned in our efforts to find our hostages.'
As a gesture to Qatar
US received video of Hersh Goldberg-Polin on Monday
Biden administration had asked the Qatari government several times for assistance in getting proof of life for Goldberg-Polin and other American hostages.
Biden meets 4-year-old freed hostage Abigail Idan
US President meets young US citizen who was kidnapped on October 7 and spent her fourth birthday in captivity in Gaza.
Protesters light fires, clash with police outside PM's Residence
Hundreds of demonstrators protested outside the Prime Minister's Residence in Jerusalem calling for the return of the hostages.
