Families of hostages held in Gaza are stepping up their campaign to secure their release by holding a strike across Israel.

The Prime Minister’s Office clarifies that Israel will agree to a deal on condition that all the hostages are released in one go," the statement read. Amid renewed reports of Hamas flexibility on a phased ceasefire-hostage agreement,

It was unclear how many people would join the planned day of action, which was expected to culminate with a large evening demonstration.