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Israel set for general strike after Gaza hostages found dead

23 Sept 04:56 Key points summarised by AI

Israel's largest union initiated a nationwide strike to pressure the government for the immediate release of remaining hostages held in Gaza.
The strike and massive public demonstrations follow the discovery of six dead hostages in a Gaza tunnel, fueling widespread grief and fury among the public and their families.
Protesters and hostage families accuse the government of failing to secure the captives' release alive, demanding an immediate ceasefire and a deal to rescue the dozens still held.

Today 12:56 Key points summarised by AI

President Macron condemned widespread rioting and looting during nationwide protests, blaming far-left activists and criminals for the "unrestrained violence" and vowing accountability for those who "sought to bring down the Republic."
Over 2,400 arrests were made as protests against rising living costs and poor school conditions escalated, causing extensive damage to public buildings and businesses in cities like Paris, Limoges (where City Hall burned), Marseille, and Lyon.
The unrest, which organizers hoped would revive the "yellow vest" movement, saw political leaders trade blame, with Macron instructing prefects to protect public buildings and potentially ban future protests to prevent further disorder.