Categories Selected Articles Nationwide strike erupts across Israel demanding hostage deal, end to Gaza war Post author By Mike Nova Post date August 17, 2025 Thousands took to the streets across Israel on Sunday to start a nationwide general strike, backed by the families of the hostages, demanding a cease-fire deal to free the captives and end the war in Gaza. ← Kate Middleton and Prince William’s new home forces 2 families to ‘move out’: report → ‘Pregnancy robots’ could give birth to human children in revolutionary breakthrough — and a game-changer for infertile couples