The Israeli security cabinet is set to convene Tuesday evening in Jerusalem, according to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s spokesman.
While Omer Mantzour, the spokesman, confirmed the meeting when contacted on Monday, he declined to share specifics about its agenda.
Reports in Israeli media, however, indicated that discussions would center on renewed efforts toward securing a ceasefire and advancing a deal for the release of hostages still held in Gaza.
This meeting comes after the security cabinet had earlier, in August, signed off on a military strategy authorizing the takeover of Gaza City. But this latest session is expected to shift focus to diplomatic talks over hostages and possible truce arrangements.
Netanyahu last Thursday directed that immediate negotiations should begin to work toward freeing all captives in Gaza. His directive followed a statement by Hamas days earlier, announcing it had accepted a fresh ceasefire proposal brokered by mediators. That plan reportedly outlines the staggered release of hostages over a 60-day window, in exchange for Palestinian detainees in Israeli prisons.
Meanwhile, growing pressure is mounting at home. The Hostages and Missing Families Forum, a leading advocacy group for those still in captivity, declared a national action day on Tuesday.
“An absolute majority of the Israeli people want to bring our loved ones home. The deliberate delay of signing a deal for their return goes against the will of the people and our fundamental values—mutual responsibility and friendship,” the group emphasized in its statement.
What you should know
The upcoming Israeli security cabinet meeting highlights a critical moment in the ongoing Gaza crisis, with negotiations over hostages and a ceasefire taking center stage.
Prime Minister Netanyahu faces mounting pressure from families of captives and the wider Israeli public, while Hamas’ conditional acceptance of a new proposal has added urgency to the talks.
