
Israel Protests: A Nation on Strike for Hostage Freedom
Published on: Aug. 17, 2025, 6:27 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
Protesters in Israel conducted a nationwide strike, demanding the release of hostages held by Hamas. This follows weeks of rising tensions and a militant attack on October 7, 2023. The Israeli public remains divided, as the government faces pressure from multiple sides amid ongoing conflict within Gaza.