Hundreds of demonstrators, including families of hostages and survivors of captivity, gathered outside the Prime Minister's Office in Jerusalem during a Security Cabinet meeting on Thursday. The protestors urged the government to reach a deal with the militant group holding hostages in Gaza and to bring an end to the ongoing conflict. Chants from the crowd emphasized concerns that continued military action endangers the lives of those still held captive. The demonstration took place as the cabinet discussed the potential occupation of the entire Gaza Strip.