As negotiations to release hostages held by Hamas remain stalled, the Israeli Prime Minister's Office has accused the group of obstructing a potential deal, stating that Hamas rejected a US-brokered proposal and executed six hostages. Meanwhile, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken indicated that a new hostage deal framework would soon be introduced. In a related context, the Israeli military has re-occupied the Philadelphi Corridor, a strategic border area, to prevent Hamas from smuggling arms and personnel, though some officials question the necessity of maintaining control over this corridor. Protests erupted across Israel, marking one of the largest demonstrations in the country’s history, fueled by public outrage over the recent execution of hostages and the ongoing conflict with Hamas. Additionally, Hamas has stated it will not accept any agreements involving the presence of Israeli soldiers in the corridor, complicating the negotiations further. Despite claims from Israeli leadership regarding hostage smuggling risks, military assessments indicate no current evidence of such activities.