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Protests Highlight Growing Discontent With Netanyahu and the Gaza War
ByIsabel Kershner August 18, 2025

Many Israelis feel that freeing the hostages cannot happen if the government refuses to come to terms with Hamas and pursues its policy of trying to eliminate the group militarily.

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Israelis Join Nationwide Rallies to Call for Release of Hostages
ByAaron Boxerman August 17, 2025August 18, 2025

Hundreds of thousands turned out for an evening demonstration in Tel Aviv following a national day of protest, organizers said.

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Israel Gears Up for Nationwide Strike to Support Hostages
ByAaron Boxerman August 16, 2025August 16, 2025

Nearly two years of demonstrations have failed to push Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to reach a deal with Hamas that would end the war and free the remaining captives.

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Israeli Hostage Families Call for Nationwide Walkout
ByAaron Boxerman August 12, 2025August 12, 2025

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.

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Israeli Hostage Families Call for Nationwide Work Stoppage
ByAaron Boxerman August 12, 2025

Relatives of captives held by Hamas excoriated the Israeli government for what they called “an endless war without purpose.” It was unclear how many would join them.

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What to Know About the Israeli Hostages Still Held in Gaza
ByPranav Baskar August 8, 2025

A group representing many of the hostages’ families has said the Israeli security cabinet’s plan to take control of Gaza City could further endanger their loved ones.

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What to Know About the Israeli Hostages Still Held in Gaza
ByPranav Baskar August 8, 2025

A group representing many of the hostages’ families has said the Israeli security cabinet’s plan to take control of Gaza City could further endanger their loved ones.

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Netanyahu Broadly Criticized at Home and Abroad After New Gaza Plan
ByAdam Rasgon August 8, 2025August 9, 2025

International allies and families of hostages condemned Benjamin Netanyahu’s plan to take control of Gaza City, with the British prime minister calling it “wrong.”

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Israeli Security Cabinet Approves Military Takeover of Gaza
ByAdam Rasgon and Natan Odenheimer August 7, 2025August 8, 2025

The announcement appeared to stop short of saying explicitly that Israel would take full control of the Gaza Strip, which Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said was his intention earlier.

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U.S. Victims of Hamas and Hezbollah Attacks Sue UNRWA
ByEphrat Livni August 2, 2025August 5, 2025

Relatives of people killed in terrorist attacks accuse the agency that aids Palestinians of providing support to the armed groups.

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