Relatives of Hamas hostages in Israel staged a “Day of Disruption” to press Netanyahu, with banners, blockades, and provocative actions. In central Jerusalem, early-morning trash-bin fires near Netanyahu’s residence and some car damage were reported; police called the acts irresponsible, several residents were evacuated, and firefighters put out the blazes. Activists climbed the National Library roof to unfurl large banners accusing Netanyahu of abandoning and killing the hostages and blocked a road to the Knesset. Organizers timed the actions to the 700th day since the Gaza war began and criticized government negotiator Ron Dermer for failing to secure any hostage release. The military situation remains tense: Israel has mobilized tens of thousands of reservists for a planned assault on Gaza City, a move critics warn could endanger both soldiers and the hostages in Hamas captivity. Israel says 48 hostages remain in Gaza, with about 20 believed alive, and Netanyahu has rejected mediation that would have released half the captives initially.

Meanwhile, on 02.09.2025, a rocket fired from Yemen triggered sirens across large parts of Israel, sending hundreds of thousands to shelters in Tel Aviv, Jerusalem and other areas. Ben-Gurion Airport operations were briefly halted, though there were no reported injuries. The attack fits the broader pattern of Yemen’s Houthi movement targeting Israel in solidarity with Hamas, even as a separate Thursday airstrike in Yemen reportedly killed Houthi Prime Minister Ahmed al-Rahaui, nine of his ministers, and two other Houthi officials.