Families of Israeli hostages and fallen soldiers have announced plans for a nationwide general strike on August 17, aiming to disrupt key sectors of Israel's economy. The strike is intended to pressure the government to end the ongoing war in Gaza and secure a new agreement with Hamas for the release of hostages, including the 20 still believed to be alive. The families accuse the Israeli government, led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, of causing the deaths of hostages. Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid has expressed support for the strike. Concurrently, military reservist pilots and former pilots are protesting against the government's plan to expand military operations and occupy Gaza. Internationally, pro-Israel demonstrations have taken place in London, with hundreds to thousands marching to demand the release of hostages and criticize the UK government's planned recognition of a Palestinian state. Meanwhile, France has halted the renewal of work visas for Israeli airline El Al's flight security personnel in Paris, a move linked to the Gaza conflict and criticized by the U.S. ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee. Some El Al security staff are now in France without valid permits, and others have returned to Israel.