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Israel Grinds to a Halt: General Strike Protests Netanyahu’s Handling of Hostage Crisis

Israel Grinds to a Halt: General Strike Protests Netanyahu’s Handling of Hostage Crisis

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A general strike brought much of Israel to a standstill on Monday, reflecting escalating public anger over the Netanyahu government’s failure to secure the release of hostages held by Hamas. The strike follows the deaths of six captives in Gaza over the weekend, marking one of the most significant expressions of public discontent since Hamas’s […]

Netanyahu Defends Gaza War in Congress, Faces Protests Inside and Out

Netanyahu Defends Gaza War in Congress, Faces Protests Inside and Out

In the background, House Speaker Mike Johnson (left) and Senate Foreign Relations Chair, Sen. Ben Cardin (right), take in Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's speech to a joint meeting of Congress at the U.S. Capitol. (Reuters)

In a landmark speech to Congress, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sought to rally support for the war against Hamas in Gaza. His address was marked by a raucous reception from mostly Republican politicians, but also by significant protests both inside and outside the Capitol. “When we fight Iran, we’re fighting the most radical and […]