Trump pointed to what he described as his past role in securing the release of “hundreds” of hostages, though the figures he cited remain disputed

More than 300 demonstrations are expected throughout the day as hostages families try to bring the nation to a standstill. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claimed that the nationwide strikes in support of the hostages in Hamas captivity on Sunday were delaying their release and preventing the war from coming to an end.

In a social media post, the US President tied the fate of hostages held by Hamas to the group's total military defeat, urging swift and decisive action.

"The sooner this takes place, the better the chances of success will be," US President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social.

Awsat's report is based on sources from the terrorist groups. Palestinian terrorist groups, including Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad, are considering a plan to transfer hostages to Gaza City in order to deter the IDF's planned offensive and occupation of the area,

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Lavi, wife of abducted Israeli father Omri Miran, at Hostages Square in Tel Aviv on Aug. 17, 2024. (Hostages and Missing Families Forum)

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