Protestors block roads in Israel as nationwide general strike begins

Massive demonstrations swept Israel on Sunday following the death of six hostages in Gaza as frustration mounted over the failure to secure a ceasefire deal

People take part in a protest to call for the immediate release of hostages held in the Gaza Strip by the Hamas militant group in Jerusalem on Sunday. Picture: AP Photo/Ariel Schalit

Protesters have blocked numerous roads into Tel Aviv demanding the government agree a deal to release the remaining hostages held by Hamas amid widespread public anger at the government’s handling of the war in Gaza.

Massive demonstrations swept Israel on Sunday following the death of six hostages in Gaza as frustration mounted over the failure of the country's leadership to secure a ceasefire deal that would free Israeli captives.