{"id":35317,"date":"2025-08-23T23:06:46","date_gmt":"2025-08-23T23:06:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usdailys.com\/?p=35317"},"modified":"2025-08-23T23:06:46","modified_gmt":"2025-08-23T23:06:46","slug":"israel-says-it-will-begin-gaza-city-military-takeover-in-mid-september-report","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usdailys.com\/?p=35317","title":{"rendered":"Israel says it will begin Gaza City military takeover in mid-September: report"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Israel is now expected to launch its full-scale\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2025\/08\/21\/world-news\/palestinians-fled-parts-of-gaza-city-after-the-israeli-military-began-the-first-stages-of-its-planned-offensive\/\">military takeover of Gaza City<\/a>\u00a0in mid-September \u2014 two weeks after newly called-up reservists report for duty.<\/p>\n<p>In anticipation of the upcoming offensive, 1 million Palestinians currently in Gaza City will be ordered to evacuate as soon as Sunday, Channel 12 network said,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.timesofisrael.com\/liveblog_entry\/gaza-city-offensive-to-commence-in-mid-september-hostage-ceasefire-talks-to-resume-next-week-report\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">according to the Times of Israel<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>More than\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2025\/08\/20\/world-news\/israel-calls-up-60000-reservists-for-looming-invasion-of-gaza\/\">60,000 army reservists<\/a>\u00a0are set to report for duty on Sept. 2, after they were called up to serve in the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2025\/08\/16\/world-news\/netanyahu-says-gaza-city-will-be-sacked-unless-hamas-agrees-to-all-of-israels-demands\/\">next phase of Israel\u2019s war against Hamas<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\">\n<div class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image__wrapper\"><a title=\"Open a slideshow of all 5 article images.\" 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https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/view-tents-sheltering-palestinians-displaced-109978204.jpg?resize=322,215&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 322w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/view-tents-sheltering-palestinians-displaced-109978204.jpg?resize=600,400&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 600w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/view-tents-sheltering-palestinians-displaced-109978204.jpg?resize=662,441&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 662w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/view-tents-sheltering-palestinians-displaced-109978204.jpg?resize=90,60&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 90w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/view-tents-sheltering-palestinians-displaced-109978204.jpg?resize=120,80&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 120w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/view-tents-sheltering-palestinians-displaced-109978204.jpg?resize=87,58&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 87w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/view-tents-sheltering-palestinians-displaced-109978204.jpg?resize=50,33&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 50w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/view-tents-sheltering-palestinians-displaced-109978204.jpg?resize=150,100&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 150w\" alt=\"Displaced Palestinians in tents amidst destroyed buildings in Gaza City.\" width=\"885\" height=\"590\" \/><span class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image__icon-text\"><span data-slideshow-modal=\"count\">5<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/div><figcaption>Israel is expected to begin its military takeover of Gaza City in mid-September.<span class=\"credit\">APAImages\/Shutterstock<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The mission will see the Israeli Defense Forces march into Gaza City in an attempt to finally topple the terror group and secure the release of the remaining\u00a0hostages.<\/p>\n<p>Israeli Defense\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2025\/08\/22\/world-news\/israel-issues-gates-of-hell-warning-to-hamas-if-terror-group-doesnt-agree-to-cease-fire\/\">Minister Katz warned Friday the \u201cgates of hell\u201d<\/a>\u00a0would open up to destroy Gaza City if Hamas didn\u2019t agree to the Jewish state\u2019s terms for a cease-fire.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"single__inline-module aligncenter wp-block-nypost-editor-primary-tag\">\n<div class=\"inline-module inline-module--more inline-module--explore-more inline-module--more--thirds\" data-source-unit=\"Explore More - Tag\">\n<div class=\"inline-module__inner\">\n<p>\u201cSoon, the gates of hell will open upon the heads of Hamas\u2019s murderers and rapists in Gaza \u2013 until they agree to Israel\u2019s conditions for ending the war, primarily the release of all hostages and their disarmament,\u201d\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/Israel_katz\/status\/1958768775890669647\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Katz threatened on X<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>An estimated\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2025\/08\/17\/world-news\/nationwide-strike-erupts-across-israel-demanding-hostage-deal-end-to-gaza-war\/\">50 Israelis remain in Hamas captivity<\/a>, with about 30 presumed dead and 20 believed to still be alive.<\/p>\n<p>Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and top Israeli politicians want to fast-track the offensive, according to the report, which cites Tel Aviv officials who view freeing the hostages as \u201curgent\u201d due to their increasingly dire condition in Gaza.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\">\n<div class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image__wrapper\"><a title=\"Open a slideshow of all 5 article images.\" href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2025\/08\/23\/world-news\/israel-says-it-will-begin-gaza-city-military-takeover-in-mid-september-report\/?utm_source=facebook&amp;utm_campaign=nypost&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;sr_share=facebook&amp;fbclid=IwY2xjawMXKJlleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHqCYDGr6s9n2tp_kwRG63JsD0BYnhqnMdxAmtd3-yUpW1QuPPvjmDsVo4s2O_aem_M0yKMXgS86sbF70aUtsUUQ#\" aria-controls=\"nyp-slideshow-modal\" data-slideshow-modal=\"trigger\" aria-label=\"Open a slideshow of all 5 article images.\" data-slideshow-slide-number=\"2\" data-slideshow-slides-total=\"5\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-36913864\" src=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/israeli-prime-minister-benjamin-netanyahu-109793689_dd8e3c.jpg?w=1024\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 899px) 100vw, 899px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/israeli-prime-minister-benjamin-netanyahu-109793689_dd8e3c.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all 5900w, 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https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/israeli-prime-minister-benjamin-netanyahu-109793689_dd8e3c.jpg?resize=61,40&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 61w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/israeli-prime-minister-benjamin-netanyahu-109793689_dd8e3c.jpg?resize=82,54&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 82w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/israeli-prime-minister-benjamin-netanyahu-109793689_dd8e3c.jpg?resize=200,131&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 200w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/israeli-prime-minister-benjamin-netanyahu-109793689_dd8e3c.jpg?resize=231,152&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 231w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/israeli-prime-minister-benjamin-netanyahu-109793689_dd8e3c.jpg?resize=322,211&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 322w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/israeli-prime-minister-benjamin-netanyahu-109793689_dd8e3c.jpg?resize=664,436&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 664w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/israeli-prime-minister-benjamin-netanyahu-109793689_dd8e3c.jpg?resize=91,60&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 91w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/israeli-prime-minister-benjamin-netanyahu-109793689_dd8e3c.jpg?resize=122,80&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 122w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/israeli-prime-minister-benjamin-netanyahu-109793689_dd8e3c.jpg?resize=87,58&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 87w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/israeli-prime-minister-benjamin-netanyahu-109793689_dd8e3c.jpg?resize=234,154&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 234w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/israeli-prime-minister-benjamin-netanyahu-109793689_dd8e3c.jpg?resize=50,33&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 50w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/israeli-prime-minister-benjamin-netanyahu-109793689_dd8e3c.jpg?resize=150,98&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 150w\" alt=\"Benjamin Netanyahu at a press conference.\" width=\"899\" height=\"590\" \/><span class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image__icon-text\"><span data-slideshow-modal=\"count\">5<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/div><figcaption>Netanyahu is demanding all remaining hostages be released in any deal to end the war.<span class=\"credit\">REUTERS<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The military, however, is still reportedly insisting on evacuating Gaza City civilians and gaining international legitimacy for the operation before it begins.<\/p>\n<p>Hamas told mediators earlier this week it had\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2025\/08\/19\/world-news\/hamas-accepts-cease-fire-deal-to-free-some-hostages\/\">accepted a partial cease-fire<\/a>\u00a0deal to release 10 living hostages and the bodies of 18 others in exchange for a 60-day truce \u2014 after balking a partial truce last month.<\/p>\n<p>Netanyahu is\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2025\/08\/16\/world-news\/netanyahu-says-gaza-city-will-be-sacked-unless-hamas-agrees-to-all-of-israels-demands\/\">demanding all of remaining hostages be released<\/a>\u00a0in any deal to end the war.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\">\n<div class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image__wrapper\"><a title=\"Open a slideshow of all 5 article images.\" href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2025\/08\/23\/world-news\/israel-says-it-will-begin-gaza-city-military-takeover-in-mid-september-report\/?utm_source=facebook&amp;utm_campaign=nypost&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;sr_share=facebook&amp;fbclid=IwY2xjawMXKJlleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHqCYDGr6s9n2tp_kwRG63JsD0BYnhqnMdxAmtd3-yUpW1QuPPvjmDsVo4s2O_aem_M0yKMXgS86sbF70aUtsUUQ#\" aria-controls=\"nyp-slideshow-modal\" data-slideshow-modal=\"trigger\" aria-label=\"Open a slideshow of all 5 article images.\" data-slideshow-slide-number=\"3\" data-slideshow-slides-total=\"5\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-36913861\" src=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/israeli-soldiers-check-area-demolishing-106711075.jpg?w=1024\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 904px) 100vw, 904px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/israeli-soldiers-check-area-demolishing-106711075.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all 3031w, 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https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/israeli-soldiers-check-area-demolishing-106711075.jpg?resize=878,573&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 878w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/israeli-soldiers-check-area-demolishing-106711075.jpg?resize=744,486&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 744w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/israeli-soldiers-check-area-demolishing-106711075.jpg?resize=576,376&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 576w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/israeli-soldiers-check-area-demolishing-106711075.jpg?resize=440,287&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 440w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/israeli-soldiers-check-area-demolishing-106711075.jpg?resize=424,277&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 424w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/israeli-soldiers-check-area-demolishing-106711075.jpg?resize=180,117&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 180w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/israeli-soldiers-check-area-demolishing-106711075.jpg?resize=107,70&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 107w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/israeli-soldiers-check-area-demolishing-106711075.jpg?resize=93,62&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 93w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/israeli-soldiers-check-area-demolishing-106711075.jpg?resize=84,56&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 84w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/israeli-soldiers-check-area-demolishing-106711075.jpg?resize=61,40&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 61w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/israeli-soldiers-check-area-demolishing-106711075.jpg?resize=83,54&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 83w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/israeli-soldiers-check-area-demolishing-106711075.jpg?resize=200,131&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 200w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/israeli-soldiers-check-area-demolishing-106711075.jpg?resize=231,151&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 231w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/israeli-soldiers-check-area-demolishing-106711075.jpg?resize=322,210&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 322w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/israeli-soldiers-check-area-demolishing-106711075.jpg?resize=664,433&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 664w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/israeli-soldiers-check-area-demolishing-106711075.jpg?resize=92,60&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 92w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/israeli-soldiers-check-area-demolishing-106711075.jpg?resize=123,80&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 123w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/israeli-soldiers-check-area-demolishing-106711075.jpg?resize=87,58&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 87w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/israeli-soldiers-check-area-demolishing-106711075.jpg?resize=234,153&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 234w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/israeli-soldiers-check-area-demolishing-106711075.jpg?resize=50,33&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 50w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/israeli-soldiers-check-area-demolishing-106711075.jpg?resize=150,98&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 150w\" alt=\"Israeli soldiers in Balata refugee camp.\" width=\"904\" height=\"590\" \/><span class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image__icon-text\"><span data-slideshow-modal=\"count\">5<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/div><figcaption>More than 60,000 army reservists were called up ahead of Israel\u2019s planned Gaza City takeover.<span class=\"credit\">ALAA BADARNEH\/EPA-EFE\/Shutterstock<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\">\n<div class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image__wrapper\"><a title=\"Open a slideshow of all 5 article images.\" href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2025\/08\/23\/world-news\/israel-says-it-will-begin-gaza-city-military-takeover-in-mid-september-report\/?utm_source=facebook&amp;utm_campaign=nypost&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;sr_share=facebook&amp;fbclid=IwY2xjawMXKJlleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHqCYDGr6s9n2tp_kwRG63JsD0BYnhqnMdxAmtd3-yUpW1QuPPvjmDsVo4s2O_aem_M0yKMXgS86sbF70aUtsUUQ#\" aria-controls=\"nyp-slideshow-modal\" data-slideshow-modal=\"trigger\" aria-label=\"Open a slideshow of all 5 article images.\" data-slideshow-slide-number=\"4\" data-slideshow-slides-total=\"5\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-36913867\" src=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/smoke-rises-following-israeli-strike-109958379.jpg?w=1024\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 885px) 100vw, 885px\" 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https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/smoke-rises-following-israeli-strike-109958379.jpg?resize=322,215&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 322w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/smoke-rises-following-israeli-strike-109958379.jpg?resize=600,400&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 600w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/smoke-rises-following-israeli-strike-109958379.jpg?resize=661,441&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 661w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/smoke-rises-following-israeli-strike-109958379.jpg?resize=90,60&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 90w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/smoke-rises-following-israeli-strike-109958379.jpg?resize=120,80&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 120w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/smoke-rises-following-israeli-strike-109958379.jpg?resize=87,58&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 87w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/smoke-rises-following-israeli-strike-109958379.jpg?resize=50,33&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 50w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/smoke-rises-following-israeli-strike-109958379.jpg?resize=150,100&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 150w\" alt=\"Smoke rises over a damaged cemetery in Gaza City after an Israeli strike.\" width=\"885\" height=\"590\" \/><span class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image__icon-text\"><span data-slideshow-modal=\"count\">5<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/div><figcaption>Israel says 1 million Palestinians currently in Gaza City will be ordered to evacuate.<span class=\"credit\">REUTERS<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Despite the impasse, Israel is planning to send negotiators to renewed hostage, cease-fire talks in the coming days, according to Channel 12.<\/p>\n<p>The network said the new talks will take place outside Doha, Qatar or Cairo, Egypt this time, and that discussions are underway to set a time and location \u2014 after the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2025\/07\/24\/world-news\/us-exits-gaza-hostage-talks-after-hamas-shows-a-lack-of-desire-to-reach-a-cease-fire-witkoff\/\">US and Israel pulled their teams from Doha<\/a>\u00a0last month.<\/p>\n<p>Israel officials believe the looming Gaza City operation is putting significant pressure on Hamas, potentially increasing their willingness to negotiate, according to the report.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\">\n<div class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image__wrapper\"><a title=\"Open a slideshow of all 5 article images.\" href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2025\/08\/23\/world-news\/israel-says-it-will-begin-gaza-city-military-takeover-in-mid-september-report\/?utm_source=facebook&amp;utm_campaign=nypost&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;sr_share=facebook&amp;fbclid=IwY2xjawMXKJlleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHqCYDGr6s9n2tp_kwRG63JsD0BYnhqnMdxAmtd3-yUpW1QuPPvjmDsVo4s2O_aem_M0yKMXgS86sbF70aUtsUUQ#\" aria-controls=\"nyp-slideshow-modal\" data-slideshow-modal=\"trigger\" aria-label=\"Open a slideshow of all 5 article images.\" data-slideshow-slide-number=\"5\" data-slideshow-slides-total=\"5\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-36913899\" src=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/2023-calling-action-secure-release-109978570.jpg?w=1024\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 885px) 100vw, 885px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/2023-calling-action-secure-release-109978570.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all 6000w, 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https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/2023-calling-action-secure-release-109978570.jpg?resize=150,100&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 150w\" alt=\"Protestors holding signs demanding the release of Israeli hostages.\" width=\"885\" height=\"590\" \/><span class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image__icon-text\"><span data-slideshow-modal=\"count\">5<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/div><figcaption>Protesters gathered in Tel Aviv Saturday during a demonstration organized by the families of the hostages.<span class=\"credit\">AFP via Getty Images<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Meanwhile, thousands of Israelis marched in Tel Aviv on Saturday, a now weekly occurrence, demanding the Netanyahu government\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2025\/08\/17\/world-news\/nationwide-strike-erupts-across-israel-demanding-hostage-deal-end-to-gaza-war\/\">strike a deal to free the captives<\/a>, while\u00a0warning the 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