Overview

• U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff drew jeers when he mentioned Benjamin Netanyahu at Hostage Square on Saturday night, shifting the tone of the gathering.
• The rally came ahead of an expected Monday return of Israeli hostages under a ceasefire-and-hostage deal that took effect Friday.
• The Prime Minister’s Office defended Netanyahu’s role, with spokesperson Shosh Bedrosian saying he "took risks" that led to the current point.
• Attendees heard from U.S. representatives including Witkoff, Jared Kushner, and Ivanka Trump, who addressed the crowd.
• Israeli ministers condemned the jeers as disgraceful, while many Israelis online described the reaction as democratic expression.