Israel’s security cabinet is scheduled to meet on Tuesday evening, August 26, 2025, in Jerusalem, according to a statement from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office. Local media reports suggest that the meeting will focus on renewed negotiations regarding a potential ceasefire and the release of hostages in Gaza.
Spokesman Omer Mantzour, responding to AFP, declined to provide details on the meeting’s agenda. The discussions follow Netanyahu’s directive on Thursday, August 21, 2025, to hold immediate talks aimed at securing the release of all remaining captives in Gaza.
The upcoming security cabinet session comes amid ongoing regional tensions and international calls for a resolution to the humanitarian and security crisis in Gaza. Analysts suggest the outcome of the meeting could significantly influence the prospects for a ceasefire and the safety of hostages.