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

Natasha (Sara) Saada and daughters Diana, 7, and Debra, 5, were struck while walking home from synagogue; Driver Miriam Yarimi, had her license previously suspended

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'

Residents in the enclave say terror group executed at least six organizers; Gaza City resident returned to his family after four hours of torture and died shortly afterward, while others reported missing

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

Andorra tops Numbeo’s 2025 Safety Index, followed by UAE, Qatar, Taiwan, and Oman; Israel ranks 34th, ahead of countries like Germany and Spain, while the US has to settle for 89th