Israeli protesters gathered in Tel Aviv and other cities to commemorate the victims of Hamas's attack and call for the release of remaining hostages in Gaza. Simhat Torah, a holiday celebrating the completion of the annual reading cycle of the Five Books of Moses, was marked by both protests and celebrations. Anti-government activists and relatives of hostages held by Hamas recited prayers for the dead and called for a deal to free the remaining hostages. Meanwhile, the Orthodox Jewish group Rosh Yehudi held its annual parade, angering some activists who believed celebrations should be muted out of respect for the attack anniversary. Protesters also gathered outside Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's homes, urging him to sign a ceasefire agreement to bring the hostages home.