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French Air Traffic Strike Disrupts July 4 Travel Amid Gaza Ceasefire

7/6/2025

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On July 4, 2025, French air traffic controllers launched a two-day strike, plunging the travel industry into chaos with widespread flight cancellations during the busy holiday season. Simultaneously, in Gaza, Hamas welcomed a proposed 60-day ceasefire, hoping for assurances on aid and troop withdrawal as the region grapples with escalating violence and dire humanitarian challenges.

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On July 4, 2025, French air traffic controllers launched a two-day strike, plunging the travel industry into chaos with widespread flight cancellations during the busy holiday season. Simultaneously, in Gaza, Hamas welcomed a proposed 60-day ceasefire, hoping for assurances on aid and troop withdrawal as the region grapples with escalating violence and dire humanitarian challenges.