Tel Aviv — The Israeli umbrella organization of trade unions Histadrut called for a general strike on Monday amid massive protests against judicial reforms.
The action affects flights from Ben-Gurion International Airport near Tel Aviv and numerous other sectors.
"I have ordered an immediate halt to takeoffs at the airport," said the head of the workers' union at Ben Gurion Airport, Pinchas Idan.
Tens of thousands of travellers are expected to be affected by the changed flight schedule.
Histadrut earlier called for a "historic" labour strike to stop "the madness" of the government's controversial judicial reform.
The strike will begin if Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu does not announce a halt to the reform plans, the union organization said.
Meanwhile Israeli media is reporting that Netanyahu plans to comment on the controversial judicial reforms later this morning, though the timing remains unclear.
He may freeze the reforms that have triggered massive street demonstrations but this could also lead to extensive protests within his right-wing religious coalition.
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