Israeli Labour Court Orders End to General Strike Shutting Economy

Israel's Labour Court in Tel Aviv ruled that the general strike must end by 2:30 p.m. local time. The strike, initiated by the main trade union, aimed to pressure Prime Minister Netanyahu into agreeing to a Gaza ceasefire after six hostage deaths led to mass protests.

Israel's Labour Court in Tel Aviv has mandated the termination of the general strike impacting the nation's economy by 2:30 p.m. local time (1130 GMT). The ruling came as part of documents reviewed by Reuters.

The strike was initiated by Israel's primary trade union on Monday, targeting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to compel him into negotiating a ceasefire agreement in Gaza. This action followed the tragic deaths of six hostages held by Hamas, which ignited widespread protests across Israel.

(With inputs from agencies.)