Israel s political crisis escalated on Monday as the country s largest trade union announced a historic strike shutting down transportation, universities, restaurants and retailers in protest against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu s planned judicial overhaul, CNN reported.
Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. Israel s political crisis escalated on Monday as the country s largest trade union announced a "historic" strike shutting down transportation, universities, restaurants and retailers in protest against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu s planned judicial overhaul, CNN reported. World News | Israeli Missions on Worldwide Strike Against PM Netanyahu s Judicial Overhaul.
"For the sake of the unity of the people of Israel, for the sake of responsibility, I am calling on you to stop legislation immediately. I turn to all the party leaders in the Knesset, coalition and opposition as one, put the citizens of the nation above all else and behave responsibly and bravely without further delay," said Herzog.