Israeli labour court orders end to general strike for ceasefire deal, siding with government

A rare call for a general strike in Israel to protest the failure to return hostages held in Gaza led to closures and other disruptions around the country on Monday, including at its main international airport. An end to the strike has been ordered by an Israeli labour court.

Israeli labour court orders end to general strike for ceasefire deal, siding with government
A crowd of people raise arms and yell, one holding an Israeli flag. A person near the centre holds a flare, casting a red light over everything.

A rare call for a general strike in Israel to protest the failure to return hostages held in Gaza led to closures and other disruptions around the country on Monday, including at its main international airport. An end to the strike has been ordered by an Israeli labour court.