Kaya 959 Point of View with Phemelo Motene

Israel set for nationwide strike for a hostage deal

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Israel's main union has ordered a nationwide general strike after soldiers recovered the bodies of six killed hostages from the Gaza Strip where the military is battling Palestinian militants. Tens of thousands of Israelis gathered in the streets of Tel Aviv and other cities to protest the government and call for a hostage release deal. The bodies of the six hostages were recovered "from an underground tunnel in the Rafah area" in southern Gaza, the military said. Phemelo speaks to the Director of Israeli Committee Against House Demolitions, Jeff Halper who joins us from Israel.
3 Sep 2024 9PM English South Africa Education · Careers

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