In Israel, over 500,000 protested in Tel Aviv Sunday to demand an end to the war in Gaza and for the Israeli government to reach a deal to free the hostages in Gaza. Over a million people took part in protests across Israel as the families of Israeli hostages called for a “nationwide day of stoppage.” This is Lishay Miran-Lavi, the wife of Omri Miran, who is being held in Gaza.

Lishay Miran-Lavi: “Last week, we decided to call to everyone in Israel, to all the citizens, to stop, take a day and stop all the country, in one saying: Please release the hostages, bring them home, and stop the war. We are really caring about our dears that’s over there. My Omri is over there 681 days. I miss him. Our daughters, Roni and Alma, really miss him, and I’m really, really scared and afraid about his life. I want him here, and I want all the hostages here.”

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu blasted the protesters, saying, “Those who call to end the war delay the hostages’ release and guarantee that the horrors of October 7 will return.”