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Tel Aviv Court Orders Israel's General Strike to End by 2:30 p.m.

Sep 2, 2024, 11:07 AM

Israel's Labor Court in Tel Aviv has mandated that the ongoing general strike, initially set to end at 6 p.m. local time on Monday, must conclude earlier at 2:30 p.m. local time (1130 GMT). The strike, organized by Histadrut, the country's main trade union, had significantly impacted the nation's economy by shutting down major facilities, including the main airport, banks, and malls.