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Israel’s Ben Gurion Airport (TLV) was shut down for two hours on Monday, September 2, 2024, as a nationwide strike demanding a ceasefire with Hamas swept the country. The strike, fueled by the retrieval of six hostages’ bodies from Gaza, escalated tensions and put pressure on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government. The closure highlights the growing unrest in Israel and its potential impact on the aviation sector, with international airlines already suspending flights due to heightened security concerns.

Israel’s Ben Gurion Airport halted operations on Monday as part of a nationwide strike led by the Histadrut labor union. This strike reflects growing public anger over the handling of the hostage crisis in Gaza, particularly following the discovery of six dead hostages, including an Israeli-American. The strike aims to pressure the government for a ceasefire and hostage release deal, impacting various public services, institutions, and businesses.