After a five-hour session which concluded during the early morning hours, the National Labor Court recessed to deliberate the request to issue an injunction preventing the Histadrut National Labor Federation’s nationwide strike.

The court a short time ago announced it was intervening and would only permit the nationwide strike until 10:00am. The strike got underway at 6:00am.

The two sides will have to reappear in the court on Thursday to report on progress made in negotiations, at which time the court will reevaluate the labor union’s strike demands if they are still applicable.

(YWN – Israel Desk, Jerusalem)