Hostage Recovery and Military Operations
The Israeli military announced the recovery of three hostages' remains—Yonatan Samerano, Ofra Keidar, and Shay Levinson—killed during ' Oct. 7, 2023, attack, with 50 hostages still held by the group.
Israel's operations, including airstrikes, have resulted in significant Palestinian casualties, with over 55,000 reported dead, amid ongoing efforts to retrieve hostages and combat Hamas and Iran.
International and Domestic Reactions
The Hostages Families Forum demands a deal for the remaining captives' release, emphasizing it as key to any victory, while Hamas demands prisoner exchanges and an Israeli withdrawal from Gaza.
rejects Hamas' terms, pledging to continue military efforts until all hostages are returned and Hamas is neutralized, amid international attempts at brokering a ceasefire.