Israel doctors on strike over judicial reform

The Israel Medical Association will go on strike Tuesday in response to the Knesset passing the reasonableness law, its chairman Zion Hagi announced Monday, calling the law “broad and dangerous.” The association had hoped the wording of the bill would be softened, he said, adding: “Our hopes have been dashed.” The strike will not affect Jerusalem in light of the protests taking place there, the IMA said, and activities such as dialysis and cancer treatments will continue during the strike. The law “will have serious consequences for the health system, patients and doctors,” the IMA said.