The Hostages and Missing Families Forum announced that it would lead a national “day of struggle” on Tuesday aimed at calling for a deal to secure the release of their loved ones from captivity in Gaza.

“An absolute majority of the Israeli people want to bring our loved ones home,” the forum said in its announcement on Sunday. “The deliberate delay in signing a deal for their return goes against the will of the people and our fundamental values — mutual responsibility and friendship. This is the Israeli ethos — this is our duty.”

The day of action will begin at 6:29 a.m. — the time Hamas launched its October 7 attack — when protesters will unfurl Israeli flags outside the US Embassy in Tel Aviv, followed by protests at major junctions across the country.

At 10 a.m., a “mothers and strollers” protest is planned for Hostages Square, while marches nationwide are slated to kick off at 2 p.m., followed by an exhibition of drawings made by former hostages two hours later.

At 5 p.m., the protesters will gather in Hostages Square in Tel Aviv and write notes to send to the prime minister and the IDF chief of staff.

The day is set to culminate in the evening with a big march from the Savidor Train Station in Tel Aviv to Hostages Square, where a final protest will take place.

Unlike last week’s action, which included a call for a nationwide strike, the Forum is asking Israelis to show their support and participate in Tuesday’s activities without striking, the Haaretz daily reported.

“I can only pray with all my heart that at least Matan saw and heard the people’s big outcry for him and all the hostages last week,” said

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