Thousands of Israelis staged a nationwide strike, urging Netanyahu to strike a deal with Hamas to end the war and free hostages.
Thousands of Israelis took part in a nationwide strike in support of families of hostages held in Gaza, calling on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to reach an agreement with Hamas to end the war and release remaining captives https://t.co/GnXRIZkQMB pic.twitter.com/sb0OBIReXo
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