The military response has resulted in significant casualties, with at least 52,787 people in Gaza, mostly civilians, having died amid a humanitarian crisis exacerbated by an Israeli blockade.

As of May 10, 2025, the Israeli military continues operations in the Tulkarem and Nour Shams refugee camps, underscoring the ongoing conflict in the region.

Olmert, who served before the current Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, argued that only a two-state solution could lead to a radical change for both Israel and the region.

His proposed plan involves Israel annexing certain major Jewish settlements in the West Bank while providing equivalent land to the future Palestinian state, based on pre-1967 borders.

The rally featured a slogan emphasizing the urgency for peace: 'The time has come,' reflecting the sentiments of thousands of attendees.

On May 9, 2025, a significant peace conference took place in Jerusalem, where former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert advocated for a two-state solution to address the ongoing conflict in Gaza.

This 'People's Peace Summit,' organized by a coalition of left-wing and shared society groups, marked the second such conference since the October 7 Hamas attacks.

French President Emmanuel Macron supported the summit through a pre-recorded message, emphasizing that a two-state solution is the only viable path to peace and security.

Olmert's plan also includes establishing an internal security force under the Palestinian Authority to facilitate Gaza's reconstruction without Hamas's involvement.

Kidwa, the nephew of Yasser Arafat, joined the summit via livestream from the occupied West Bank, advocating for peace based on mutual territory exchange.

Labor MKs Gilad Kariv and Naama Lazimi criticized the ongoing war and government actions they described as 'de facto annexation' of the West Bank.

Maoz Inon, a participant and peace activist whose parents were killed by Hamas, highlighted the importance of focusing on future actions rather than past violence.