Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has threatened to seize portions of Gaza, stating that if Hamas continues to refuse the release of hostages, Israel will intensify military operations, which may include territorial occupation. Currently, 59 hostages remain in Gaza, of whom Israel believes 25 are still alive. Hamas has warned that if Israel attempts to rescue the hostages by force, they will “return them in coffins.” Meanwhile, hundreds of Palestinians in northern Gaza staged protests against Hamas, chanting slogans such as “End the war” and “Hamas, get out.”