Netanyahu orders resumption of aid to Gaza "Israel will allow a basic quantity of food to be brought in for the population in order to make certain that no starvation crisis develops in the Gaza Strip." JNS Staff and Amelie Botbol May 19, 2025
Hostage forum slams anti-gov’t protest featuring beheaded Netanyahu The Tikva Forum denounces Tel Aviv demonstration, says protesters are endangering the captives to topple the government. David Brummer and Amelie Botbol April 27, 2025
More than 1,000 bereaved families urge continuation of war The Gvura Forum opposes calls to end the fighting in Gaza before Hamas is destroyed. JNS Staff April 18, 2025
Marking 500 days, hostage families press gov’t for swift release of all 73 "You decided to negotiate, you decided to go for an agreement—bring everyone back together," said Tikva Forum co-founder Tzvika Mor. Feb. 17, 2025
Protesters outside Netanyahu’s office denounce hostage deal Hostage families, bereaved parents and IDF reservists call to free every captive by vanquishing Hamas. Jan. 17, 2025
Hundreds rally in Jerusalem against ‘blasphemous’ hostage deal "You are directly responsible for all the blood that will be shed," bereaved father Eliyahu Libman said in remarks directed to the Israeli government. Jan. 16, 2025
Israeli hostages’ families divided on ceasefire deal As some celebrate the abductees' imminent release, others fear the deal endangers those left behind, and also Israel's national security. JNS Staff Jan. 16, 2025
In Israel, thousands rally for and against hostage deal Opponents in Jerusalem warned that concessions would invite further abductions, while in Tel Aviv demonstrators said a deal with Hamas was the only moral move. Canaan Lidor Jan. 15, 2025
Hamas hostage deal could topple Netanyahu’s government If right-wing discontent over the terms spreads, the prime minister's seat may depend on forging alliances with his most adamant rivals. Canaan Lidor Jan. 15, 2025
