Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:19pm on 01 Sep 2024,Sunday International
Israel's powerful Histadrut union has called for a nationwide strike, supporting protests across the country demanding the government finalize a deal with Hamas to release hostages held in Gaza. Opposition leader Yair Lapid joined the movement, pressing for urgent action. The demonstrations followed the recovery of six hostage bodies by Israeli forces. Israel's military campaign in Gaza began after Hamas's deadly October 7 attack, which killed 1,200 people and resulted in 251 hostages. The Gaza Health Ministry reports over 40,530 deaths since the conflict's start. A polio vaccine campaign has also commenced in Gaza amidst the violence.
