Amid post-war unrest, Iranians face daily hardships, balancing government pressures with a growing sense of change. Citizens remain uncertain about the future, yet cultural expressions persist.

As the 20 living hostages return, faith plays a pivotal role in their survival and reunion. From prayers in captivity to blessings on release, spirituality shaped their journey home.

As one of the dietitians accompanying the hostages said: "The food here is not just fuel for the body, it is also part of the emotional healing process."

Prime Minister Netanyahu cancels his schedule, including his trial appearance, after being diagnosed with bronchitis, though a hospital confirms he is not infectious.

Western anti-Israel activists justify Hamas’s extrajudicial killings of dissidents, drawing comparisons to wartime punishments, while framing the executions as necessary retribution for betrayal.

The Hostage and Missing Families Forum want to know Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir's plans for the military's actions after Hamas failed to return all murdered hostage remains within 72 hours of the ceasefire.

Bar Abraham Kupershtein, 23, returned home on Monday after 738 days in Hamas captivity, and received nationwide support for his rehabilitation and his family via a fundraiser.

Zohran Mamdani's mayoral campaign highlights 83-year-old Jewish activist Rosalind Petchesky, a key supporter whose activism with JVP and opposition to Israel has shaped his political rise.