In Tel Aviv, Israel, on Monday, September 10, 2024, people passed by a sign urging for the release of hostages who had been held by Hamas in the Gaza Strip for almost a year. Nearby, in a bar, others sat near a similar sign, also calling for the release of the hostages. The following Saturday, September 14, 2024, signs demanding the release of the hostages were seen plastered on trees along Tel Aviv’s beach. These signs were a reminder of the ongoing situation and a plea for the safe return of the hostages.