Families of Israeli captives call for nationwide strike to pressure Israeli government to reach Gaza swap deal – Middle East Monitor

Families of Israeli captives and army soldiers called on Sunday for a nationwide strike on Aug. 17 to pressure Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government to secure a prisoner swap deal with Palestinian factions, Anadolu reports.

Addressing a press conference in Tel Aviv, the families said the strike would “paralyse vital facilities and major companies across the country,” urging all sectors of society to join.

They condemned the Israeli government for…