Hundreds of thousands of Israelis poured into the streets, particularly in Tel Aviv, to protest the government's failure to secure the return of hostages held by Hamas and to demand a ceasefire. The protests, organized by the Hostage Families Forum, were sparked by the recent recovery of the bodies of six hostages. Simultaneously, Israeli air raids in Gaza resulted in over a dozen deaths, including civilians in residential areas and a school-turned-shelter. The public outrage extends to international calls for a ceasefire, with protests also occurring in places like Sacramento, urging the U.S. to cease military support to Israel. The Israeli government continues its military offensive, while health workers in Gaza struggle to manage polio vaccinations amid the conflict. The protests mark a significant public outcry against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's handling of the hostage situation and the ongoing war.