Demonstrators In Israel Stage Nationwide Strike Calling For Release Of Hostages And End Of War In Gaza

TEL AVIV, ISRAEL - AUGUST 17: Families of hostages and supporters hold photos of hostages during a demonstration calling for an hostages deal on August 17, 2025 in Tel Aviv, Israel. Family members and supporters of hostages held captive by Hamas since the October 7, 2023 attacks have called for demonstrations and a nationwide labor strike in Israel on Sunday, to demand a ceasefire and return of the remaining hostages. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's plan to expand the IDF offensive in Gaza has been met with widespread condemnation by the international community, as well as hostage families, who say the move will further endanger the 20 or hostages still believed to be held alive by Hamas in Gaza, as well as one million Palestinians in Gaza City, who are already facing displacement and an acute hunger crisis. (Photo by Amir Levy/Getty Images)