JERUSALEM (AP) — Police in Israel made more than two dozen arrests on Sunday for “disruption of order” as families of hostages held in Gaza step up their campaign with a nationwide strike.

Police said that most of the protests had not been disruptive, but acknowledged several exceptions and said they “will act firmly against anyone who violates the law or endangers public order.”

The arrests come as some businesses, theaters and restaurants close in solidarity and Israel’s leaders plan a new offensive into Gaza City.

THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. AP’s earlier story follows below.

JERUSALEM (AP) — Protestors in Israel demanding their government make a deal to secure the release of hostages held by militants in Gaza escalated their campaign on Sunday, staging a strike that snarled traf

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