The Hostages and Missing Families Forum, which organized the "Israel on Hold” protests, said that over a million people took part in the demonstrations across the country on Sunday. Per the organization, almost 500,000 protesters gathered in Tel Aviv’s Hostage Square.

As negotiations over the war carry on, President Vladimir Putin is pushing hard with tactics that have evolved over three and a half years.

Following missile strikes in June, Iran's military exercises signal continued escalation with Israel and the U.S.