Former Israeli lawmaker and military chief of staff Gadi Eisenkot said that he will join a massive strike on Sunday organised by the families of the captives to pressure the Israeli government into reaching a ceasefire deal with Hamas, according to Haaretz.

Eisenkot called on “all those for whom the Israeli ethos and the values of Judaism are dear” to take part in the protest.

“Netanyahu’s lack of leadership and refusal to make difficult decisions, out of personal and political considerations, are dragging Israel into the abyss,” Eisenkot, who resigned from his seat in the Knesset in July, said.

Einav Zangauker, mother of the Israeli captive Matan, also asked for the support of the public to put the entire country on hold on Sunday.

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