Israeli embassies join strike against Netanyahu judicial overhaul
- Middle East
- Reuters
- Published Date: 02:58 | 27 March 2023
- Modified Date: 03:31 | 27 March 2023
Israeli embassies worldwide were instructed to join a strike on Monday against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's judicial overhaul plan, a workers' union letter seen by Reuters said.
The letter, citing a nationwide strike in Israel declared by the Histadrut labour federation, said Foreign Ministry activities in the country and abroad would be limited to emergency services.
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