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(CNN) — 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.

In one of the largest coordinated demonstrations since the beginning of the Gaza war nearly two years ago, protesters blocked major roads, closed private businesses, and staged rallies in big cities.

People also protested outside government minister’s homes. Organizers estimated that hundreds of thousands took part in the strike across Israel.

The day of protests began at 06:29am, the exact time when Hamas launched its deadly attack on Israel on October 7.

Family members of the hostages, leading the strike alongside the October Council, which represents bereaved families from

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