Family members of hostages held by Hamas staged a protest near the Gaza border, attempting to breach the fence to reach their loved ones after 11 months of unsuccessful government negotiations for a hostage deal. Despite their emotional outcry using loudspeakers, security forces intervened, leading them back to Kibbutz Nirim. Concurrently, an Israeli hostage, Kaid Farhan AlQadi, was recently rescued in a military operation after being held for 326 days and was reunited with his family at a hospital. Prime Minister Netanyahu reaffirmed the commitment to rescuing hostages through both negotiations and military operations. The protest highlighted the ongoing anguish and determination of the families, as they continue to demand action for the remaining hostages.