Tel Aviv, Aug. 26 -- The Hostages and Missing Families Forum announced that it would lead a national "day of struggle" on Tuesday aimed at calling for a deal to secure the release of their loved ones from captivity in Gaza, The Times of Israel reported.

"An absolute majority of the Israeli people want to bring our loved ones home," the forum said in its announcement on Sunday, as per The Times of Israel.

"The deliberate delay in signing a deal for their return goes against the will of the people and our fundamental values -- mutual responsibility and friendship. This is the Israeli ethos -- this is our duty."

The day of action will begin at 6:29 am (local time)-- the time Hamas launched its October 7 attack -- when protesters will unfu...