Jerusalem, Aug 12, 2025 (AFP) - Israel opposition chief backs call for strike in support of Gaza hostages

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2025-08-12

Israeli opposition chief Yair Lapid on Tuesday backed calls for a general strike in solidarity with hostages still held in Gaza. "Strike on Sunday," Lapid posted on X, saying even supporters of the current government should take part and insisting it was not party political. Sunday is the first day of the working week in Israel. "Strike out of solidarity. Strike because the families have asked, and that's reason enough. Strike because no one has......

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