JERUSALEM: The head of Israel's Histadrut labour union called for a general strike beginning at 6am local time on Monday (Sep 2) to pressure the government into reaching a deal to return Israeli hostages still held by Hamas in Gaza.
Ben Gurion Airport will be closed for take-offs and landings from 8am local time on Sep 2, 2024 due to a general strike, says the head of Israel 's Histadrut labour union. JERUSALEM: The head of Israel 's Histadrut labour union called for a general strike beginning at 6am local time on Monday to pressure the government into reaching a deal to return Israel i hostages still held by Hamas in Gaza.
Bar-David said that for now, the strike would just be for Monday but he sharply criticised Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government for "The neglect of the economy must be stopped," Bar-David said at a news conference."Israel must be returned to a reasonable routine ... We must reach a deal. A deal is more important than anything else.
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