Israel on strike over hostage deaths, calls for ceasefire

Hundreds of thousands have gone on strike in Israel over its government’s handling of Israeli hostages held captive by Hamas in Gaza, according to media reports.

Reuters quoted Israeli media as saying that at least half a million have taken to the streets in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv last night, while today, The New York Times reported disruptions to schools, banks, public transit, Haifa Port and Ben-Gurion International Airport...