Supporters of Israeli hostages still being held in Gaza built a structure on a Tel Aviv beach on Friday calling for an end to the war in the enclave.

The structure contained a message reading "end BB's war", referring to the nickname of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, within the outline of Donald Trump's head.

The creation of the sculpture came as Israel said on Friday it plans to take over Gaza City in what would be an escalation of its 22-month war with Hamas.

The announcement drew dismissal from the militant group, renewed international calls to end the conflict, and stirred fears for hostages still held in Gaza.

Israel’s air and ground war has already killed tens of thousands of people in Gaza, displaced most of the population, destroyed vast areas and pushed the territory toward famine.

The timing of another major ground operation remains unclear since it will likely hinge on mobilizing thousands of troops and forcibly evacuating civilians, almost certainly exacerbating the humanitarian catastrophe.

Hamas-led militants triggered the war when they stormed into Israel on October 7, 2023, killing around 1,200 people and abducting 251 people.

Most of the hostages have been released in ceasefires or other deals but 50 remain inside Gaza. Israel believes around 20 of them to be alive.

Israel’s military offensive has killed over 61,000 Palestinians, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry, which does not say how many were fighters or civilians.

The ministry is part of the Hamas-run government and staffed by medical professionals.

The United Nations and independent experts view the ministry’s figures as the most reliable estimate of casualties.

Israel has disputed them without offering a toll of its own.