The “day of stoppage” was organized by two groups representing some of the families of hostages and bereaved families.

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Thousands marched in Tel Aviv and other Israeli cities, as well as in Jerusalem, on Sunday, blocking roads and shutting businesses in protests demanding a deal to free hostages held in Gaza.View on eu

Guatemalan authorities on Saturday freed nine prison guards who had been held hostage since Thursday by rioting inmates in Guatemala City, an official said.

Israeli actor Gal Gadot met with relatives of hostages held in Gaza as families of stepped up their campaign to secure their release by holding a strike across Israel.

Thousands of Israelis have joined a nationwide strike demanding a ceasefire deal to free the hostages and protesting against the government’s plan to occupy Gaza.

Relatives of captives held by Hamas denounced the Israeli government for what they called “an endless war without purpose.” It was unclear how many people would take part in the labor strike.

Guatemalan authorities have freed nine prison guards held hostage since Thursday by rioting inmates in Guatemala City

Three men were sentenced this week in San Diego federal court for their roles in abducting a San Diego teenager who was tortured and killed in Tijuana, while a fourth defendant in the case continues to seek a new trial on the grounds that an unsolicited text message tainted the jury that convicted him of shooting and killing the victim.

FBI hostage negotiator Chris Voss told The New York Times on Saturday that President Trump demonstrates empathy, citing his Iran policy decisions and immigration approach.