At a weekly rally in Jerusalem calling for the release of hostages held by Hamas, several anti-war activists voiced frustration over the event's lack of attention to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Protesters, including longtime activist Yoav Peck, called out the rally for focusing solely on the hostages and ignoring the suffering of Palestinian civilians. Attempts by organizers to silence these voices led to further debate among demonstrators, with some insisting on the right to address the situation in Gaza. Peck and others argued that ending the war and acknowledging the plight of Gaza's population are essential to addressing the broader issues facing the region.