Group 1 - Hamas has declared it will not disarm until an independent and fully sovereign Palestinian state is established, responding to U.S. Middle East envoy Witte's comments about Hamas being "ready to disarm" [1] - Hamas emphasizes that as long as Israel's occupation continues, its resistance and armed forces represent a legitimate national right, which they will not abandon until all national rights are restored [1] - Witte's visit to Israel included meetings with families of hostages, and he stated that negotiations have stalled since the withdrawal of U.S. representatives from Qatar on July 24 [1] Group 2 - Protests in Tel Aviv saw approximately 10,000 participants demanding the release of hostages, with additional demonstrations near the Israeli Defense Forces headquarters [2] - Israeli airstrikes on Gaza have resulted in at least 37 Palestinian deaths and numerous injuries, with reports of civilians being shot while waiting for humanitarian aid [2] - The healthcare system in Gaza is overwhelmed, with hospitals exceeding capacity and resorting to laying carpets in hallways to accommodate the increasing number of patients and casualties [2]