Large crowds of Israelis took to the streets on Sunday, launching a nationwide grassroots strike and widespread protests to demand the government secure the release of 50 hostages still in Gaza.

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The Prime Minister’s Office clarifies that Israel will agree to a deal on condition that all the hostages are released in one go," the statement read. Amid renewed reports of Hamas flexibility on a phased ceasefire-hostage agreement,

Guatemalan authorities on Saturday freed nine prison guards who had been held hostage since Thursday by rioting inmates in Guatemala City, an official said.

Relatives of captives held by Hamas denounced the Israeli government for what they called “an endless war without purpose.” It was unclear how many people would take part in the labor strike.

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Thousands of Israelis expressed their solidarity on Sunday with the hostages held by Hamas and others militants in the Gaza Strip with strikes and protests across the country that were criticized by Israel's prime minister and others Demonstrators blocked numerous roads across Israel,