Demonstrators took to the streets across Israel Sunday calling for an end to the war in Gaza and a deal to release hostages still held by militants, as the military prepares a new offensive.The protests come more than a week after Israel's security cabinet approved plans to capture Gaza City,

Israel is intensifying its attacks on Gaza as it prepares to expel Palestinians from Gaza city - as thousands of Israelis hold nationwide anti-war protests.

Families of hostages held in Gaza are stepping up their campaign to secure their release by holding a strike across Israel.