Avishai David, father of hostage Avyatar David, accused nationwide protests of exploiting hostages’ suffering for political purposes, saying their real aim is to oust the government.

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

The Prime Minister’s Office clarifies that Israel will agree to a deal on condition that all the hostages are released in one go," the statement read. Amid renewed reports of Hamas flexibility on a phased ceasefire-hostage agreement,

Israeli actor Gal Gadot met with relatives of hostages held in Gaza as families of stepped up their campaign to secure their release by holding a strike across Israel.

At Tel Aviv’s Hostages Square, Ilana Gritzewsky held a symbolic wedding to partner Matan Zangauker, still in Hamas captivity, vowing to fight until his safe return.

"Matan. If you weren't taken, we could've been married. I don't stop thinking about what was taken from us in just one day. Our world was changed, and you were taken from me," Gritzwesky said.

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.