Partial Strike in Jerusalem Following Death of Hamas Leader Yahya Sinwar

Jerusalem: A general strike has taken hold in Issawiya, a village in Jerusalem, with a partial strike affecting the city's markets as residents mourn the death of Yahya Sinwar, the head of the political bureau of Hamas, who was killed in the Gaza Strip. According to Maan News Agency, shops and schools in the town of Issawiya were closed, while a partial strike was observed in several key areas of the city, including Salah al-Din Street, al-Rashid Street, and al-Zahraa Street. The mourning was marked by the mosques in Issawiya, which announced the death of Sinwar late yesterday evening. The presence of occupation forces, along with municipal and tax authorities, was noted on Salah al-Din Street. The deployment reflects heightened tensions following the announcement of Sinwar's death, as residents express their grief through the strike.