Zvika Mor, father of hostage Eitan Mor, criticizes Israel’s handling of hostage negotiations, warns partial deal will endanger those left behind.

Rabbi Doron Perez said waiting for his son Daniel’s body to be returned ‘is looking forward to something painful, which is an unusual thing, but it’s the end to an ongoing saga’

Israeli forces were targeting "terrorist infrastructure" in southern Gaza, the military said Friday, after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu voiced hope that an agreement with Hamas could be reached within days for a pause in the 21-month war.

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp meets with the family of a 24-year-old held hostage by Hamas, highlighting the governor's support for Israel.

This contradicts statements from other ministers who called for a complete victory over Gaza and against a partial deal. Defense Minister Israel Katz openly acknowledged on Monday that continuing the war into the 25% portions of Gaza that Israel does not yet control would unnecessarily endanger the remaining Israeli hostages held by Hamas.

Netanyahu, Trump prioritize hostages as Gaza military campaign grinds on – Nation and World News | West Hawaii Today

As Israel and Hamas move closer to a ceasefire agreement, Israel says it wants to maintain troops in a southern corridor of the Gaza Strip — a condition that could derail the talks