Actor Gal Gadot visited hostages square in Tel Aviv on Sunday (August 17) to show her support for the families of Israeli hostages still held in Gaza.
Thousands of Israelis took part in a nationwide strike on Sunday in support of families of hostages held in Gaza, calling on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who leads the country's most right-wing government in history, to reach an agreement with Hamas to end the war and release the remaining captives.
Demonstrators waved Israeli flags and carried photos of hostages as whistles, horns, and drums echoed at rallies across the country. Some protesters blocked streets and highways, including the main route between Jerusalem and Tel Aviv.
According to Israeli police, 38 demonstrators had been detained by 2 p.m. local time (1100GMT). Some protesters blocking roads scuffled with police, and were carried away by officers.
A major rally is scheduled to take place in Tel Aviv in the evening.
The Israeli government has faced sharp criticism at home and abroad, including from some of its closest European allies, over the announcement that the military would soon seize Gaza City.