Following the deaths of six hostages in Gaza, a general strike has been called in Israel, igniting widespread protests against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's handling of the hostage situation. Tens of thousands of demonstrators took to the streets demanding a ceasefire and accusing the government of prioritizing military objectives over the safety of captives. The Histadrut, Israel's largest trade union, is mobilizing major sectors of the economy to participate in the strike, which is expected to disrupt banking and transport services. Families of the deceased hostages expressed their anger at Netanyahu, with some claiming that negotiations for their release were deliberately stalled. The situation has divided public opinion, with some supporting Netanyahu's strategy for total victory against Hamas while others push for a resolution to save the remaining hostages. The U.S. is involved in negotiations to secure the release of captives, but tensions escalate as families and supporters demand immediate action from the government.