Families of hostages and fallen soldiers have called for a nationwide strike on Sunday, August 17, demanding a halt to the war to save hostages and soldiers.
At a press conference in Tel Aviv, members of the October Council announced the strike in protest of the cabinet's decision to conquer Gaza City, which they say endangers hostages and soldiers.
Anat Angrest, mother of hostage Matan, urged: "Dear citizens, please don't remain silent. Silence kills. I ask business leaders – you have the power. Your silence kills our children."
Reut Recht-Edri, mother of Ido, killed on October 7, said: "Eighteen mothers of living hostages refuse to pay the price I paid. Thirty mothers want a grave to mourn at. Now is the time for a strike to save our brothers, our soldiers."
Lishay Miran-Lavi, wife of kidnapped Amri, called on companies, unions, and citizens to "stop the madness and prevent the next disaster. We love the soldiers and stand with them. Now is the time to stop everything."
