Israel's Defense Forces chief on August 25, 2025, mentioned a hostage release deal pending Netanyahu's decision Hamas accepted a 60-day truce mediated by Egypt and Qatar, based on a US envoy's June framework Deal involves freeing half of 50 hostages in two rounds and allowing aid during the ceasefire Mass protests in Tel Aviv demanded an end to the Gaza war and a hostage deal Conflict displaced 1.9 million, caused over 62,686 deaths, and driven famine.