Large crowds of Israelis took to the streets on Sunday, launching a nationwide grassroots strike and widespread protests to demand the government secure the release of 50 hostages still in Gaza.

Protesters in Israel escalated their ongoing campaign on Sunday to secure the release of hostages held in Gaza.

Organizers said the six convoys are meant to signal that “anyone traveling on Israel’s roads will feel the shutdown. ” Israel will come to a standstill on Sunday as the families of the hostages and the October Council lead a nationwide day of solidarity,