Wide strike in Tel Aviv demanding a prisoner exchange deal and a halt to the war in Gaza.

Tel Aviv has been witnessing a widespread strike since Sunday morning, affecting many sectors and leading to significant disruptions in traffic. This strike is part of massive protests led by the families of the detainees in Gaza and the families of the martyrs who fell in the war.

These protests, referred to by the Hebrew media as the "People's Strike," aim to pressure the Israeli government to reach an immediate deal for the return of the detainees, even if the price is a halt to the fighting and an end to the war on the besieged Gaza Strip.

According to the newspaper "Yedioth Ahronoth," the events symbolically began at 6:29 AM, which marks the moment the attack started on October 7, 2023, indicating that the repercussions of that day continue to affect Israeli society.

A wide range of settlers are participating in the strike and protests, suggesting that the demands to end the war are not limited to the families of the detainees but include a broad segment of Israeli society.

The scope of the demonstrations is expected to expand, peaking in the evening, with protests planned in front of key government offices of the occupation in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, reflecting the increasing pressure on the government.

These protests come at a sensitive time, as the war in Gaza continues to impact the lives of Palestinians and cause significant humanitarian suffering, increasing the importance of demands to stop the aggression.