Thousands of people took to the streets across Israel on Saturday, demanding Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to sign a hostage deal following reports of bodies found in the Gaza Strip by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). The escalating situation has prompted the Hostages and Missing Families Forum to call for public mobilization.

According to the IDF's statement on Saturday, they discovered "a number of bodies" during combat operations in the Gaza Strip. However, it remains unclear if any of the bodies belong to the hostages held by Hamas. The Hostages and Missing Families Forum issued a statement, accusing Netanyahu of abandoning the hostages and emphasizing their determination to demand justice.

"We call on the public to prepare - starting tomorrow, the country will tremble," the statement read. The forum plans to release further details about their demands on Sunday. The urgency of the situation has put pressure on the international mediators, including the US, Qatar, and Egypt, who are seeking a hostage and ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas.

The proposed three-phase approach includes a six-week ceasefire as the first phase, followed by the release of all hostages and a complete withdrawal of IDF presence from Gaza as the second phase. The third phase focuses on the reconstruction efforts in the region. However, Israel has expressed reservations about committing to a permanent ceasefire, viewing the current proposal as potentially allowing the discussions to end after the initial phase.

US President Joe Biden acknowledged the ongoing situation and stated that his administration is in contact with Israeli officials. He called for an end to the war and expressed optimism about the progress being made in the negotiations. The bodies found in Gaza have yet to be identified, adding to the tension and uncertainty surrounding the hostage crisis.

The conflict between Israel and Hamas erupted after the militant group launched cross-border attacks on October 7, resulting in the deaths of over 1,200 Israelis and the kidnapping of 250 individuals, as reported by Israeli authorities. The Hostages and Missing Families Forum confirmed that a total of 107 hostages, both alive and deceased, are being held in Gaza. Out of these, 103 hostages were taken during the October 7 attack, with 33 presumed to have lost their lives, as stated by the forum.

This remains an evolving story, and updates will be provided as more information becomes available.