Strike disrupts Israel while Biden says Netanyahu not doing enough to reach deal

People in Tel Aviv, Israel, block a road as they protest, calling for a deal for the immediate release of hostages held in the Gaza Strip by Hamas (Ohad Zwigenberg/AP)

A rare general strike in Israel to protest over the failure to return hostages held in Gaza has led to disruption around the country.

US President Joe Biden added to the pressure by saying Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is not doing enough to reach a deal for a ceasefire and hostage release.