Protests will be held from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Monday, and then in shifts on Tuesday and Wednesday in three shifts, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., then from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m., and finally from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Egypt has been in talks with Hamas in Cairo for the last two days as part of its efforts to unite Palestinian factions, but there has been no reported progress on a hostage deal.
Agam spent 51 days in Hamas captivity, and she has long advocated for the release of the hostages held by Hamas in Gaza. Her father and older sister were murdered on October 7.
The family was prepared to support Erez for his bar mitzvah without his father, who remains in Hamas captivity in Gaza.
The latest diplomatic push comes amid efforts to halt hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah.
Hamas stands firm on terms for hostage negotiations, pushing for a comprehensive ceasefire and Israeli withdrawal.
The demand was made through the Hostage Family Forum by a panel of six hostage family members.
Israel's hostage discussions could reveal if the other side’s positions have shifted, what the current dynamics are within Hamas leadership, and which pressure points Israel can leverage.
“Hamas is putting forward conditions that we can’t agree to,” Netanyahu said, adding that it now seemed that “those conditions could be rescinded.
Commentators suggest the resignation highlights the lack of significant movement in the hostage negotiations.
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