Thousands of Israelis rallied in central Tel Aviv, urging the government to end the war in Gaza and secure the release of Israeli captives. Organized by the Hostages and Missing Families Forum, protests included criticism of Prime Minister Netanyahu, whom some protesters blame for prolonging the conflict for political gain. Additionally, Hamas released a video showing two Israeli captives alive in Gaza, with one of them calling for an end to the war, highlighting the ongoing tension surrounding the conflict and the fate of the captives.