Terror group signals willingness to release 5 hostages, including Alexander, under proposed 50-day truce, but Israel insists on 10; as negotiations continue, public pressure mounting amid intensified IDF operations in Gaza and rare anti-Hamas protests

Families and experts urge Israel to prioritize the release of 59 hostages, criticizing Netanyahu's political calculations amid stalled talks  

Families of dead hostages urge Israel to prioritize release of those still alive, calling for comprehensive deals and condemning delays in negotiations; 'If Netanyahu wanted to, all the hostages would be home by now,' says Bar Godard

Naim Qassem says Lebanon remains responsible for addressing Israeli actions through diplomatic channels, but warns terror group would 'consider other options' if government fails to stop attacks

Iranian general warns British base on Diego Garcia in Indian Ocean would be attacked with ballistic missiles and suicide drones after US deploys B-2 stealth bombers to island as Trump warns Tehran of ‘bad things’ without nuclear deal

Air raid sirens heard in major cities across large areas of the country; shrapnel from intercept lands near school yard; U.S. airstrikes against the terror group intensify

Israel submits response to mediators for limited deal ahead of holiday; families of hostages protesting outside home of negotiation team head Ron Dermer say 'the only thing PM should do in Hungary is secure the release of hostages'