Israeli court orders end of nationwide strike called over handling of hostage talks

02/09/2024 15:11 The Guardian

Schools, offices and airport had closed after trade union said general strike was needed to ‘shake those who need to be shaken’ over inactionIsrael’s first nationwide general strike since the Hamas attacks of 7 October, which was convened in support of a deal to free hostages held in Gaza, has ended after eight hours with a court order for workers to go back to their jobs.The strike was organised amid widespread public anger at the government’s handling of the war in Gaza after the discovery of the bodies of six hostages at the weekend. Continue reading...

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