A senior Hamas official revealed that the terrorist organization is holding 30 IDF officers captive in a "secure location." He also claimed that there are many more than 20 hostages still alive.

Dozens of protesters blocked traffic on Highway 1 with fire barrels, demanding a deal for the release of their relatives: "As long as Israeli citizens are held captive by Hamas, the Israeli government will not experience freedom, not even on Passover."

The Prime Minister of Qatar said that his country is "reconsidering" its role as a mediator between Israel and Hamas: "There are certain politicians who take advantage of us for their narrow interests."

After the arrival of the Israeli delegation to Qatar, mediators conveyed a message that the current talks are the "last stage" in negotiations with Hamas.

America officials are taking advantage of Minister Gantz's arrival in the US to press for a cease-fire without a hostage release, but Israel has clarified that, "a cease-fire without a deal is a victory for terror."

A senior Egyptian official said on Saturday that there is significant progress towards a ceasefire and that Egypt is pushing to have it go into effect before the start of Ramadan. 

During demonstrations for the release of hostages, a group of protesters began to block the road while calling for Netanyahu to resign; Police declared the demonstration illegal.

During a debate in the Knesset, the Minister of Finance attacked Lapid, accusing him of Israeli hostages being taken to Gaza: "You're strengthening Sinwar."

Rafaela Triestman, a Brazilian citizen who immigrated to Israel, appealed to the Brazilian President following his claim that Israel is committing genocide: "It makes me very sad to be a Jew from Brazil - to know that I cannot return to my country because of anti-Semitism."

The Minister of Culture and Sports was asked whether a ground operation in Rafah would endanger hostages' lives, and answered emphatically: "The answer is yes." He later clarified: "This is the only way to get them back."

Ayelet Samarno, mother of 21-year-old Israeli hostage Yonatan Samarno (H"YD) was murdered while in Hamas captivity: "We're captive to a few families who have taken control of this."

Tzvika Mor says he was kicked out of a solidarity tent for relatives of kidnapped Israelis due to his religious appearance.

IDF spokesman Daniel Hagari referred to the operation at Nasser Hospital and confirmed: "We have reliable intelligence about bodies of Israeli hostages being held there."

Hamas officials revealed new details about the Israeli proposal for a hostage release deal, which would include a 6-week pause in the fighting but not full withdrawal from Gaza.

Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh issued a statement today, addressing for the first time the plan for the release of hostages published yesterday: "Hamas has received the proposal, is studying it, and will submit its response," he wrote.

TBN Israel's reporter Yair Pinto delivers raw accounts from the heart of the Israel-Gaza conflict, unveiling critical developments. Watch:

Fox News foreign correspondent Trey Yingst provides a personal glimpse into the tunnels beneath Khan Yunis, Gaza, where Israeli forces have discovered cells used for holding hostages.

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Senior Hamas figure Mousa Abu Marzook reveals that for every package of medications transferred to captives, a thousand packages will be provided for the residents of the Gaza Strip. Additionally, the trucks carrying the meds will not undergo security checks, and the aid will be increased.