The protesters raised slogans condemning the continuation of military operations, especially those targeting the city of Gaza, which the Israeli army considers the last stronghold of ‘Hamas.’ The demonstrators oppose these plans, considering that they endanger lives, especially those still believed to be alive. These demonstrations come at a time when negotiations between the two sides have stalled. While Israel insists on recovering all hostages, disarming ‘Hamas,’ ensuring security control over Gaza, and forming a new civil government, ‘Hamas’ demands a complete withdrawal of Israeli forces from the sector and an end to the war. According to official Israeli statistics, 48 hostages are still held, 20 of whom are believed to be alive. Previous humanitarian and military operations resulted in the liberation of more than 200 hostages, including those whose bodies were retrieved. It should be noted that the plan to control the city of Gaza includes forcibly displacing about one million Palestinians to the southern part of the sector, which has led to widespread international criticism, as preparations to implement the plan continue despite all warnings. From October 7, 2023, to August 21, 2025, the war on Gaza has resulted in the death of about 62,000 Palestinians, in addition to approximately 157,000 injured, according to data from the Palestinian Ministry of Health in Gaza.
