Israeli actress and former Israel Defense Forces (IDF) soldier Gal Gadot has returned to her homeland, standing in solidarity with families of hostages at Tel Aviv’s Hostages Square. Her visit on Sunday, coinciding with the national ‘Israel on Hold’ day, highlighted the deepening public pressure on the Israeli government to prioritize hostage negotiations over military operations in Gaza. The event, organized by the Hostages and Missing Families Forum, brought together grieving families whose loved ones were abducted during the Oct. 7 Hamas attack. The forum, which represents the voices of over 100 families, has consistently demanded that the government shift its focus to securing the release of the 50 hostages still held by Hamas, with nearly 20 believed to be alive.
Gadot, known for her roles in the