Protests officially began across Israel after the Hostages and Missing Families Forum called for a one-day general strike, demanding the release of all remaining Israeli hostages

Israeli protesters demanding a deal to free hostages in Gaza attempted to shut down the country Sunday in one of the largest and fiercest protests in 22 months of war. Organizers, representing the families of hostages,

Families of hostages held in Gaza are stepping up their campaign to secure their release by holding a strike across Israel.