Families of hostages in Israel staged a protest on Friday, calling for the release of individuals still held in Gaza. The demonstration took place in Tel Aviv, where families and supporters blocked a highway with an empty Shabbat dinner table, symbolizing the hostages still in Gaza. Currently, 134 individuals remain captive in the enclave following attacks in Israel on October 7.
Separate incidents in the West Bank have also sparked outrage among families, who are seeking answers from the U.S. and Israel. Two Palestinian-American teenage boys were reportedly shot and killed by Israeli gunfire in recent weeks, prompting frustration over the lack of response from both governments.