In Israel, thousands of people protest to demand the return of hostages still held in Gaza. Among them is Maayan Sherman, whose son Ron was previously held hostage. She says that 50 hostages remain, with 20 believed to be alive, and urges the government to do everything possible to bring them home.

Nearby, a silent vigil honors Palestinian children reportedly killed by Israeli strikes, with protesters expressing grief for all innocent lives lost. Helen Reisel, one of the demonstrators, stresses the importance of showing compassion for both Israeli and Palestinian victims. Knesset member Ofer Cassif condemns Israel’s military actions in Gaza, calling them genocidal and expressing shame over the ongoing violence.

The Israeli government denies accusations of genocide, stating it is targeting the militant Hamas group in response to the October 7 attacks that killed around 1,200 Israelis.

In Gaza, meanwhile, civilians report daily suffering. One man, Mohammed Zytounieh, describes how his brother was shot and killed near an aid distribution site. While the Israeli military claims it only fired warning shots and is unaware of casualties, the UN reports that around 600 people have died near such sites since late May.

(This video summary was created using AI. A journalist edited it before publication.)