'A stain on each member of this gov't': Israel braces for nationwide protests for hostage deal
Several major highways across Israel, including Highway 1 and the Ra'anana Junction, were blocked by protesters as the nationwide day of solidarity in support of the Gaza hostages commenced.
An Israeli flag displaying photos of the remaining hostages was unfurled at Hostages Square on August 17, 2025, at 6:29 a.m.(photo credit: YAIR PALTI)ByURI SELA, JERUSALEM POST STAFFUpdated: