The Tel Aviv Labor Court said on Monday that a general strike that has brought most economic activity in Israel to a halt must end at 2:30 p.m. local time.
For his part, the head of the Histadrut, the Israeli Federation of Trade Unions, issued orders for workers to return to work after the court ruling, andAccording to court documents seen by Reuters.
The General Federation of Trade Unions began a general strike today to pressure Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to agree to a ceasefire in Gaza after the killing of six hostages held by Hamas, sparking mass protests across Israel.
The discovery of the bodies of hostages in a tunnel in the city of Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip, who Israel said were killed “at very close range” two or three days before reaching them, sparked widespread anger and mass demonstrations in several Israeli cities in protest against the government’s failure to conclude a truce agreement with Hamas.
The union, which is the country’s most prominent labor union, called on Sunday for a “general strike” in support of the hostages and to push for an agreement.
Monday’s strike came a day after widespread anti-government demonstrations demanding the return of the hostages in several cities, especially Tel Aviv, where tens of thousands took to the streets. On Monday, protesters again blocked roads in the city.
Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir took part in the demonstrations on Monday against a prisoner exchange deal with Hamas. Addressing right-wing protesters outside the government headquarters, Ben-Gvir said: “We are using our authority in the government to prevent an agreement (with Hamas) and to ensure that there are no negotiations at all.”
The Minister of National Security hoped that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu would not be embarrassed and would not back down from his positions. Meanwhile, mass demonstrations were held in Israel demanding the conclusion of the exchange deal and the release of the detainees in Gaza.
Last updated: September 2, 2024 – 15:36
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