More than 500 supporters of the banned group Palestine Action were arrested in London during protests aimed at demanding the release of Israeli hostages held in Gaza. Police in London prepared for continued demonstrations amid rising tensions linked to the ongoing Israel-Gaza conflict. Concurrently, families of Israeli hostages and fallen soldiers have announced a nationwide strike in Israel scheduled for August 17, calling for a one-day halt in economic activity to pressure the government to end the war and negotiate a prisoner exchange. This strike is a response to the Israeli government's plans to expand military operations in Gaza, which families blame for the deaths of hostages still believed to be alive. Several Israeli companies have expressed support for the families' call to disrupt the economy. In London, hundreds of pro-Israel demonstrators marched to demand the release of hostages and to oppose Britain's planned recognition of a Palestinian state. The protests, both in the UK and Israel, reflect deep divisions and heightened public pressure related to the conflict and its humanitarian consequences.