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At 6:29 a.m. on Sunday morning, protests officially began across Israel after the Hostages and Missing Families Forum called for a one-day general strike, demanding the release of all remaining Israeli hostages.

The start time was symbolic, as 6:29 in the morning was the moment Hamas terrorists breached the Gaza border fence on Oct. 7, 2023, launching the massacres and kidnappings that sparked the Iron Swords War.

The day of strikes and protests was organized by the October Council, a group that represents some of the hostage family members and bereaved relatives of those killed in the Gaza War.

Hundreds of Israelis gathered in Hostages Square in Tel Aviv, spreading out a huge flag of Israel with images of the remaining hostages on it. From there, protesters moved to block s

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