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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 […]