Protesters in Israel escalated their ongoing campaign on Sunday to secure the release of hostages held in Gaza.

Israelis have staged a nationwide strike, with hundreds of thousands of people across the country calling for a ceasefire in Gaza and a hostage release deal. CBS News Middle East reporter Courtney Kealy has the latest.

The “day of stoppage” was organized weeks after militant groups released videos of hostages and Israel announced plans for a new offensive.