JERUSALEM (AP) — Israelis held protests calling for the immediate release of hostages held by Hamas in the Gaza Strip and for an end to the 22-month war. Israel’s plan to take over Gaza City to pressure Hamas renewed international calls to end the conflict and stirred fears for hostages still in Gaza.
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Relatives and supporters of Israeli hostages held in the Gaza Strip attend a rally demanding their release from Hamas captivity and calling for an end to the war outside the prime minister’s office in Jerusalem, Thursday, Aug. 7, 2025. (AP Photo/Ohad Zwigenberg)
Relatives and supporters of Israeli hostages held in the Gaza Strip attend a rally demanding their release from Hamas captivity and calling for an end to the war outside the prime minister’s office in Jerusalem, Thursday, Aug. 7, 2025. (AP Photo/Ohad Zwigenberg)
Relatives and supporters of Israeli hostages held in the Gaza Strip attend a rally demanding their release from Hamas captivity and calling for an end to the war outside the prime minister’s office in Jerusalem, Thursday, Aug. 7, 2025. (AP Photo/Ohad Zwigenberg)
Relatives and supporters of Israeli hostages held by Hamas sail along the coast of Israeli southern city of Ashkelon towards the Gaza Strip, in a protest demanding their release from captivity and calling for an end to the war Thursday, Aug. 7, 2025. (AP Photo/Leo Correa)
A demonstrator holds a photo of Israeli hostage Evyatar David, who is being held in the Gaza Strip, during a protest demanding the release of all hostages from Hamas captivity and an end to the war, in Tel Aviv, Israel, Thursday, Aug. 7, 2025. (AP Photo/Ariel Schalit)
Relatives and supporters of Israeli hostages held in the Gaza Strip Participate a demonstration demanding their release from Hamas captivity and calling for an end to the war, in Tel Aviv, Israel, Thursday, Aug. 7, 2025. (AP Photo/Ariel Schalit)
Relatives and supporters of Israeli hostages held in the Gaza Strip Participate a demonstration demanding their release from Hamas captivity and calling for an end to the war, in Tel Aviv, Israel, Thursday, Aug. 7, 2025. (AP Photo/Ariel Schalit)
Relatives and supporters of Israeli hostages held in the Gaza Strip Participate a demonstration demanding their release from Hamas captivity and calling for an end to the war, in Tel Aviv, Israel, Thursday, Aug. 7, 2025. (AP Photo/Ariel Schalit)
A demonstrator carries a photo of Israeli hostage Segev Kalfon who is held in the Gaza Strip, during a protest demanding the release of all hostages from Hamas captivity and calling for an end to the war, in Tel Aviv, Israel, Thursday, Aug. 7, 2025. (AP Photo/Ariel Schalit)
