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Israel facing nationwide strike after hostage deaths

Trade unions aim to force the government to reach a deal to free remaining hostages following the killing of six hostages in Gaza.

Israel is facing a possible general strike as anger grows about the government's failure to rescue the hostages seized by Hamas during it's 7 October attack.

While the Israeli government struggles with opposition to its policies, the humanitarian crisis in Gaza continues. Sunday saw the start of the mass vaccination campaign, trying to head-off a polio outbreak in the territory.

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