'Seize the opportunity': Families of hostages rally across Israel to call for hostage deal

While speaking at a rally on Saturday night to call for the release of the 100 hostages held by Hamas captivity, Einav Zangauker, mother of hostage Matan Zangauker, called for the end of the war in Gaza and to reach a hostage deal, Israeli media reported. 

Zangauker said, "[Prime Minister Benjamin] Netanyahu, seize the opportunity, stop giving in to the extortion of extremists in the government, and put forth an Israeli initiative to end the war in Gaza and achieve a comprehensive deal in one phase - now."

The demonstration, which takes place every Saturday night across different locations in Israel, comes amid Hamas releasing a video of an unidentifiable hostage on the terror group's Telegram channel. 

Thousands of protesters gathered across Israel, including in Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, and Karkur Junction, Walla reported.

Brig.-Gen. (res.) Amir Haskel, a leading figure in demonstrations against the government and for the end of the war in Gaza and the release of the hostages, was arrested while protesting in Jerusalem on Saturday night, Ynet reported.

As demonstrators began to disperse, a police officer approached Haskel, who was on his way to a bus, and arrested him, Ynet reported. Other protestors tried to prevent his arrest.

Police arrest four in Jerusalem

During the protest in Jerusalem, where a march took place from the city center to Paris Square, police arrested two protesters, the Israel Police said.

Additionally, two other protesters were arrested for trying to prevent the arrest of one of the demonstrators. 

All four were taken in for questioning, the Israel Police stated.