https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=52724 Nationwide civil protests demanded a negotiated release of hostages and an immediate ceasefire, organising a "day of stoppage" that blocked roads, shuttered businesses and prompted police arrests. Protesters argued continued military action endangered remaining hostages and pushed for a comprehensive deal, while hardline ministers denounced the stoppage as harmful to security. Simultaneously, military strikes and preparations for forced evacuations proceeded, with authorities permitting limited humanitarian imports amid accusations that blockades weaponise aid. en-us Sun, 17 Aug 2025 15:46:03 +0530 Sun, 17 Aug 2025 15:46:03 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=52724 Nationwide civil protests demanded a negotiated release of hostages and an immediate ceasefire, organising a "day of stoppage" that blocked roads, shuttered businesses and prompted police arrests. Protesters argued continued military action endangered remaining hostages and pushed for a comprehensive deal, while hardline ministers denounced the stoppage as harmful to security. Simultaneously, military strikes and preparations for forced evacuations proceeded, with authorities permitting limited humanitarian imports amid accusations that blockades weaponise aid. News - Sun, 17 Aug 2025 15:46:03 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=52724