Israel's largest labour union announces one-day strike

Histadrut labour federation chief Arnon Bar-David has announced a general strike set for Monday to protest the Israeli government's failure to secure the release of captives held in Gaza.

"A deal is more important than anything else," he said.

Bar-David added that after meeting with many people in Israel's security establishment, he believes that a deal with Hamas has not been reached "because of political considerations".

"We are getting body bags instead of a deal," he said. "I have come to the conclusion that only our intervention might move those who need to be moved."

"As of tomorrow at 6am, the entire labour market will strike."