At least 54 Israeli captives in Gaza were put at risk by Israeli military operations, resulting in the deaths of 20, according to a Haaretz

Thousands gathered in Tel Aviv on Wednesday to support hostages still held in Gaza on the 600th day since the war began, urging a ceasefire to secure their release.Signs reading "The people with the hostages" were held aloft the packed crowd in the plaza dubbed Hostages Square after darkness fell over the Israeli coastal city.

Dozens of Palestinians were killed overnight by further Israeli air strikes on the war-torn enclave amid a breakdown in a new cease-fire agreement.

A Red Cross official says the organization is ready to help hostages who have been held in Gaza for more than 590 days. He also noted that the organization is trying to aid Gazans who are in a "catastrophic" situation.