Thousands of Israelis expressed their solidarity on Sunday with the hostages held by Hamas and others militants in the Gaza Strip with strikes and protests across the country that were criticized by Israel's prime minister and others Demonstrators blocked numerous roads across Israel,

Israeli police arrest 25 as strikes and protests, demanding a ceasefire and a hostage release deal, sweep the country.

Hostages forum says 500,000 attended rally, over 1 million protested across the country Sunday; at rally, ex-captives urge Trump to push Israel to 'end the suffering,' 'make peace' The post Hundreds of thousands gather in Tel Aviv to mark end of nationwide day of hostage protests appeared first on The Times of Israel.

FBI hostage negotiator Chris Voss told The New York Times on Saturday that President Trump demonstrates empathy, citing his Iran policy decisions and immigration approach.

Guatemalan authorities have freed nine prison guards held hostage since Thursday by rioting inmates in Guatemala City

Guatemalan authorities on Saturday freed nine prison guards who had been held hostage since Thursday by rioting inmates in Guatemala City, an official said.

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US-based activist says demonstrations demanding Netanyahu resign and hostages’ release misdirect anger at Israel instead of Hamas, harming the cause.