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Politics17 August 2025Archive brief

General strike and mass protests calling for a hostage deal and ceasefire to end the Gaza war occur across Israel

A general strike and mass protests calling for a hostage deal and ceasefire to end the Gaza war occur across Israel, involving approximately 2.5 million protesters across the country and 300,000 at the protest held in Hostages Square, Tel Aviv. At least 32 protesters are arrested.

By Belfast Herald Newsdesk2 min read

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The development was among the significant politics stories being followed from World. Contemporary coverage attributed the principal details to Haaretz on 17 August 2025.

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