image sourced from original article at Protesters have blocked southbound traffic on Tel Aviv's Ayalon Highway, marking the start of a nationwide day of demonstrations calling for a deal to recover hostages and end the conflict in Gaza. The coordinated day of action began early in the morning, with participants gathering outside the United States Embassy and at major junctions across Israel. Organized rallies and marches are planned throughout the day, culminating in a large evening march from the Savidor Train Station to Hostages Square in Tel Aviv, where the final protest will be held.
The events are organized by the Hostages and Missing Families Forum, with activities timed to commemorate the initial attack on October seventh last year. Demonstrators are expected to maintain a visible presence in key locations, urging progress toward an agreement to secure the release of hostages.
