It’s not just a diminished Iran and its impact on Hamas that gives hostage families hope. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, riding a wave of public support for the Iran war and its achievements, could feel he has more space to move toward ending the war in Gaza, something his far-right governing partners oppose.

Incident marks first crackdown on hostage release protests since Israel-Iran conflict ended as families renew calls for Gaza ceasefire - Anadolu Ajansı

Qatar is working to facilitate indirect talks between Israel and Hamas with the goal of a ceasefire and the release of hostages.