Protests

‘Bring Them Home’: Why Israel is responsible to bring the hostages back - opinion

The hostage movement calls on Israel to bring the hostages home because the government is responsible for making decisions that prolonged the war instead of prioritizing the hostages.

Israelis block road 531 while attending a protest calling for the release of the Israeli hostages held by Hamas in Gaza, August 26, 2025.
Demonstrators block Highway 1 between Jerusalem and Tel Aviv during a protest calling for the release of hostages held by Hamas in Gaza, August 26, 2025

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Lebanese army members place razor wires in Burj al-Muluk, near the southern Lebanese village of Kfar Kila, where Israeli forces remained on the ground after a deadline for their withdrawal passed as residents sought to return to homes in the border area, Lebanon January 26, 2025.

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Demonstrators block Highway 1 between Jerusalem and Tel Aviv during a protest calling for the release of hostages held by Hamas in Gaza, August 26, 2025

WATCH: Hostage families demand immediate Gaza deal as protesters block major roads


Trump orders crackdown on US flag burning and desecration, raising free speech concern

"If you burn a flag, you get one year in jail, no early exits, no nothing," Trump said as he signed the order in the Oval Office.

 Pro-Palestinian protesters burn an American Flag near the United Center where the Democratic National Convention is taking place on August 22, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. The convention runs through August 22.

Current Gaza deal 'no longer relevant,' talks will resume on Israel's terms, official says - N12

A new venue for negotiations, outside of Qatar and Egypt, is reportedly to be up for debate, with a European capital or the United Arab Emirates (UAE) presented among the potential options.

Israelis demonstrate for an immediate hostage deal, August 16, 2025.

WATCH: Hostage families demonstrate outside homes of cabinet ministers calling for a deal now

The activists are calling on the prime minister to implement the proposed hostage release agreement.

Bar and Mor Godard, daughters of Meni Godard, and Doron Zexxer, Israeli host father of Edan Alexander, outside the home of Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar, August 24, 2025.

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MK Tally Gotliv seen during a court hearing of Yonatan Urich, at the court in Lod, August 19, 2025

'Time to intensify efforts': Hadash Party backs mass protest against Gaza starvation in Tel Aviv

Thousands of peace activists will stand together, participating in an anti-war, anti-hunger protest in Tel Aviv backed by the Hadash Arab party.

Arabs and Israelis protest against the current war in Gaza, in Tel Aviv, April 24, 2025

Australian hair salon faces protests after refusing service to ex-IDF Israeli

The Juniper Salon owner argued in her statement that she was within her rights to refuse service on the grounds that she abhorred the actions of the IDF.

 IDF soldier operating in the Gaza Strip.

Australia's upcoming Marches for Palestine are 'high risk,' says Israel's antisemitism center

In the wake of disruptive, bridge-blocking protests earlier this month, pro-Palestine groups will once again return to Australian streets.

 Members of the Palestine Action Group gather ahead of a rally, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, in Sydney, Australia May 3, 2024.

Ultra-Orthodox Jews block central Israel highways, protest outside military prison

Haredi protesters have frequently posted outside of Beit Lid base due to the military prison within the base.

Ultra-Orthodox Jews clash with police during a protest against the drafting of ultra orthodox jews to the Israeli army, on road 4 near Bnei Brak, August 19, 2025

In light of ongoing hostage talks, families delay large protest after IDF update - report

The group has instead called for smaller protest activity nationwide instead of one mass rally in Tel Aviv.

Einav Zangauker, mother of Israeli hostage Matan Zangauker, holds a placard with a picture of him at a protest to demand the return of all hostages and an end to the war in Gaza, in Tel Aviv, Israel, August 17, 2025.

Police clash with combat veteran demonstrators outside Knesset, punch protest leader

The protests, which have been ongoing in recent weeks, demand government action to assist soldiers in coping with trauma resulting from their military service. 

Israeli soldiers with PTSD, demanding better rights and conditions, block a road outside the Knesset, Israel’s parliament in Jerusalem, August 18, 2025.

Education Minister Yoav Kisch responds to hostage family speeches by playing music at them

Reports said that Sigal Mansouri, whose children, Norel and Roya, were killed at the Nova Music Festival, was giving a speech outside of Kisch's home during the nationwide strikes on Sunday.

The Education Committee, chaired by MK Yosef Taieb (Shas) and attended by Education Minister Yoav Kisch on August 13, 2025.