Israel in Turmoil: Strikes and Protests Over Judicial Reform
The Histadrut labor federation has declared a "historic" strike to protest against the Israeli government's controversial judicial overhaul. The strike includes workers at Ben Gurion Airport, who have halted departures, and the health sector, with the Israel Medical Association pledging its support. The strike also includes the closure of malls, factories, stores, and banks across the country. The mayors of Kfar Saba, Herzliya, and Zichron Yaakov have declared a hunger strike, along with the heads of the Upper Galilee and Shaar Hanegev regional councils. The strike comes amid mass demonstrations across the country, as the government appears to press on with the judicial overhaul following the ousting of Defense Minister Yoav Gallant.