Gaza hostages

The current efforts are focused on finding an efficient mechanism for talks and solutions to bridge the gaps between the sides.

“Tomorrow marks the 700th day since our brothers and sisters were kidnapped, 48 of whom are still in Gaza,” Herzog told the pontiff. “We must do everything to return them as quickly as possible.”

Saad Al-Mashalal, whose son was killed by Hamas during one of its attacks on aid distribution sites in Khan Yunis, cursed the terror group for its violence in a video released by COGAT.

22 months of war have led Hamas to wonder if it can squeeze the same concessions. Its messaging since August 18 is to try to get Israel to accept its terms.

IDF confirms death of 12 senior Houthi leaders • Netanyahu drops W. Bank sovereignty from meeting agenda • Hamas claims they're ready for new deal • IDF intercepts Houthi drone over Sinai

Bring the abducted home through resolve, negotiation, and pressure on their captors. Keep Jerusalem safe while you fight for them. That is how a moral society behaves in a time of trial.

Following Donald Trump's statements calling for the release of remaining hostages, Hamas responds that they are ready for arrangements.

Informed sources told The Jerusalem Post that the United States is making efforts to try to resume hostage deal talks "behind the scenes."

"Netanyahu, maybe enough with the whining and your endless self-victimization? You are the most secure person in the Middle East," Opposition head Yair Lapid said in response.

The terrorist Musbah Salim Musbah Dayyah, who served as the head of the Mujahideen terrorist organization, was killed during an airstrike in the Gaza Strip.

This came after a day of protests, including authorities arresting at least 13 who barricaded on the roof of Israel's National Library, and set fire to dumpsters and tires across Jerusalem.