Thousands of Israelis took part in a nationwide strike on Sunday in support of families of hostages held in Gaza, holding demonstrations calling on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to reach an agreement with Hamas to end the war and release the remaining captives.⁣ ⁣ Protesters waved Israeli flags and carried photos of hostages as whistles, horns, and drums echoed at rallies across the country, while some blocked streets and highways, including the main route between Jerusalem and Tel Aviv.⁣ ⁣ In response, Netanyahu told the cabinet: "Those who call today for an end to the war without defeating Hamas are not only hardening Hamas' position and delaying the release of our hostages, they are also ensuring that the horrors of October 7 will repeat themselves over and over again."⁣ ⁣ #israel #gaza #palestine #protest⁣ ⁣