Israeli police blocked access to a demonstration by families of abductees outside the Prime Minister's residence on Gaza Street in Jerusalem approximately two hours prior to the current reporting window. The families have called for public support, urging attendees "not to give up" and to "release the siege." This action by authorities occurred as the Prime Minister reportedly left the vicinity of the demonstration, surrounded by security guards, while abductees are described as being "surrounded by terrorists." During the reporting window of 9/15/2025, 11:32:11 PM to 9/15/2025, 11:46:43 PM UTC, the demonstration organized by "BringThemHome23" via social media highlighted the physical distance between Gaza City and Jerusalem's Gaza Street, emphasizing the ongoing plight of the abductees. The families' public appeal suggests persistent frustration regarding the situation of those held captive. Previous reports from the period of 9/15/2025, 11:17 PM to 11:31 PM UTC indicated Hamas blaming Prime Minister Netanyahu for jeopardizing hostage return and criticizing the Trump administration's stance as biased. Simultaneously, Israeli military operations in Gaza City, including airstrikes and ground movements, were ongoing. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has previously characterized Hamas as "agents of terror and barbarism."
