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Saturday, August 16, 2025
From the Liveblog of
Saturday, August 16, 2025
Weekly rallies demanding hostage deal kick off on eve of nationwide strike
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Protesters demanding a deal to free hostages held in Gaza and an end to the war gather at Nahalal Junction, northern Israel, August 16, 2025. (Reuven G.Sz/Pro-Democracy Protest Movement)
Weekly rallies calling on the government to reach a comprehensive deal to end the war in Gaza in exchange for the release of hostages held by terror groups in the Strip are taking place across the country.
Protesters gather at Nahalal Junction in northern Israel, waving Israeli and yellow flags in solidarity with hostages in Gaza.
This evening’s protests come on the eve of a nationwide strike called for tomorrow by the October Council, which represents some family members of those held hostage in Gaza or whose family members have been killed in the fighting.
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