Amid nationwide protests and strikes in Israel, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu blamed demonstrators for delaying a potential hostage release deal with Hamas. Thousands of Israelis blocked roads demanding a ceasefire and the return of hostages,

FBI hostage negotiator Chris Voss told The New York Times on Saturday that President Trump demonstrates empathy, citing his Iran policy decisions and immigration approach.

Hostages forum says 500,000 attended rally, over 1 million protested across the country Sunday; at rally, ex-captives urge Trump to push Israel to 'end the suffering,' 'make peace' The post Hundreds of thousands gather in Tel Aviv to mark end of nationwide day of hostage protests appeared first on The Times of Israel.

JERUSALEM -- Protestors in Israel demanding their government make a deal to secure the release of hostages held by militants in Gaza escalated their campaign on Sunday, staging a strike that snarled traffic and shuttered businesses.

The rally was the culmination of a day of nationwide protests and a general strike to pressure the government to halt the military campaign.

Thousands of Israelis have joined a nationwide strike demanding a ceasefire deal to free the hostages and protesting against the government’s plan to occupy Gaza.

Thousands across the country take part in the "Pausing for Psalms" rally, initiated by hostage families, calling for the swift return of their loved ones.

Relatives of captives held by Hamas denounced the Israeli government for what they called “an endless war without purpose.” It was unclear how many people would take part in the labor strike.

Guatemalan authorities on Saturday freed nine prison guards who had been held hostage since Thursday by rioting inmates in Guatemala City, an official said.

Guatemalan authorities have freed nine prison guards held hostage since Thursday by rioting inmates in Guatemala City

Qatar's Prime Minister, Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim bin Jaber al Thani, will arrive in Egypt to meet with mediators regarding a potential hostage deal on Monday, sources familiar with the details told The Jerusalem Post. Hamas received an updated ...