A strike is a form of protest where workers and employees refuse to continue to work.
There can be many motivations for this, such as objection over specific policies or dissatisfaction with wages.
The practice became more widespread following the Industrial Revolution, where more companies began to rely on mass labor.
Strikes are not limited solely to the private sector, and employees in government agencies, public transportation and medical institutions have gone on strike before.
The IDF strike was defined as a "necessary opportunity for execution." The political leadership approved, and so the strike was carried out.
Students began a strike of their own, initiated by Israel's National Student and Youth Council and the National Parent Leadership.
The Teachers' Organization has suspended the strike to reduce disruption, resume classes, and continue negotiations, while maintaining some sanctions.
To mark 24 years since the October 2000 riots, the Arab Higher Monitoring Committee has called for a strike affecting businesses, schools, and public places. The strike also protests the ongoing war.
Hostage families release Hamas video of Eden Yerushalmi • IAF strikes Hezbollah launchers in Lebanon • Netanyahu apologizes for hostage deaths • IDF battles terrorists in Tulkarm
Kiryat Shmona home sustains damage in Hezbollah assault, fires break out across North • US charges Hamas leaders • IDF continues operations in Rafah
Histadrut's Chairman Bar-David attempts a political strike, evoking past leaders, but fails due to diminished union power and legal issues.
The protest against the government is reaching the showrooms of car importers. Which companies will join the strikers tomorrow and halt their operations?
Israel’s National Labor Court declared the Histadrut’s general strike illegal, leading to its immediate end. Finance Minister Smotrich praised the ruling.
In an attempt to prevent the strike, Attorney-General Gali Baharav Miara appealed to the State Attorney overnight, instructing it to contact the Labor Court for injunctions.
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