Strikes in protest of judicial reform leave Israel at standstill

Israel's political crisis escalated into uncharted territory Monday as the country's largest trade union announced a "historic" strike shutting down transportation, universities, restaurants and retailers in protest against Prime Minister's Benjamin Netanyahu's planned judicial overhaul.

Strikes in protest of judicial reform leave Israel at standstill
Israel's political crisis escalated into uncharted territory Monday as the country's largest trade union announced a "historic" strike shutting down transportation, universities, restaurants and retailers in protest against Prime Minister's Benjamin Netanyahu's planned judicial overhaul.