As per reports, a large number of people were reported at the rally for the return of the hostages in Tel Aviv on Saturday (17 February) evening.

• Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu has stated on Saturday (17 February) that the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) will continue their operations in Rafah, irrespective of the potential for a new hostage agreement.
• The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have conducted air strikes with fighter jets at a Hezbollah rocket launching position and at an another site belonging to the group in Jabal Blat in southern Lebanon on Saturday (17 February).
• At least 50 Palestinians died in Israel Defense Forces (IDF) strikes on central and southern Gaza on Saturday (17 February), as reported by the doctors at hospitals in the strip.
• The Ministry of Health under the control of Hamas has stated on Saturday (17 February) morning, that a significant number of medical personnel, patients, and displaced individuals remain confined within the Nasser Medical Complex in southern Gaza.