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Israel-Gaza war live: Nationwide general strike in Israel amid public anger over hostage deaths and failed ceasefire talks

Strike set to affect main airport as well as government offices, schools and business

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Senior Israeli officials say Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu is biding his time and will wait to see how big the protests become before deciding on a course of action, Israeli newspaper Haaretz reported.

Netanyahu is widely accused of adding so many conditions to ceasefire negotiations as to make a deal impossible, due to opposition from far-right cabinet members in his government. They have said they will leave his coalition should he agree to a ceasefire, meaning Netanyahu may have to face long-standing corruption allegations.

Continue reading… The Guardian Read More Strike set to affect main airport as well as government offices, schools and businessSee all our Israel-Gaza coverageSenior Israeli officials say Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu is biding his time and will wait to see how big the protests become before deciding on a course of action, Israeli newspaper Haaretz reported.Netanyahu is widely accused of adding so many conditions to ceasefire negotiations as to make a deal impossible, due to opposition from far-right cabinet members in his government. They have said they will leave his coalition should he agree to a ceasefire, meaning Netanyahu may have to face long-standing corruption allegations. Continue reading…