内容摘要：Many Israelis, disillusioned after more than a year and a half of fighting, do now want an end to the war – in most cases this is not primarily because of Gaza's suffering, but out of concern for the 54 Israeli hostages who are believed to remain in Hamas captivity (figures can vary), of whom 31 are believed to be dead.

Many Israelis, disillusioned after more than a year and a half of fighting, do now want an end to the war – in most cases this is not primarily because of Gaza's suffering, but out of concern for the 54 Israeli hostages who are believed to remain in Hamas captivity (figures can vary), of whom 31 are believed to be dead.

It is 20 months since Israel launched a military campaign in Gaza in response to the unprecedented Hamas-led cross-border attack on Israel on 7 October 2023, in which about 1,200 people were killed and 251 others were taken hostage.At least 54,927 people have been killed in Gaza since then, according to the territory's Hamas-run health ministry.

The government has set out how much it is going to spend over the next four years on the public services that millions of people use every day.That includes the NHS, schools and public transport as well as welfare benefits, armed forces, energy projects and a whole range of other government spending.We asked a handful of readers, who had contacted the BBC via Your Voice, Your BBC News, their views and reaction to Wednesday's announcement.

Ollie Vass, 19, works for a nutritional supplement company, where he earns £31,000. His girlfriend Grace Sangster also 19 is on an apprenticeship scheme earning £40,000.They each started saving from the age of 13, earning money mowing lawns and working in restaurants.

In April, with the help of a small inheritance and their Lifetime ISAs, the couple completed on a £360,000 two-bedroomed terraced house near Slough.

Ollie and Grace had both wanted to see more support for young people starting out, especially first-time buyers, and more apprenticeships.Its first project is short film Big Man, directed by Oscar-winning film-maker Aneil Karia, known for projects including The Long Goodbye and Surge.

It'll be released on YouTube on 18 June and stars Stormzy as a former rap star navigating an uncertain new chapter.The film, produced with Apple, marks the first time the London rapper has acted in a lead role.

On the poster for the short, he is credited as Michael "Stormzy" Omari - mixing his real name with his more famous alter-ego."It captures the joy, the spirit and the fearless energy of youth and I hope it inspires you to dream big," he said, as he announced the project.