Israel's Arab citizens to stage general strike over violence in community

The High Follow-Up Committee for Arab Citizens of Israel announced Wednesday that they would be holding a general strike on Thursday to protest violence within the community.

The strike will be upheld by local businesses, schools and other public institutions and will coincide with the swearing-in of the new Knesset. Arab MKs will also take part in the strike and will not attend the Knesset ceremony.

Public Security Minister Gilad Erdan will also hold an urgent meeting on the issue with the police authorities.