Tens of thousands gathered at rallies across Israel, with the main protest in Tel Aviv's Hostages Square, demanding the return of the bodies of hostages still held in Gaza. Einav Zangauker, mother of a recently released hostage, addressed the crowd, declaring that national healing can only begin when all the bodies are returned and those responsible for the failures of October 7, 2023, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, are held accountable. The Hostages and Missing Families Forum criticized the government and Hamas for not fulfilling the terms of the hostage deal, and called for continued pressure until every hostage is returned. Other speakers at the rallies echoed calls for accountability, an end to the war, and support for bereaved families, while warning against further violence and urging the government to fulfill its obligations.