Global National: Sept. 2, 2024 | Hamas hostage deaths spark grief, unrest in Israel

Anger is mounting through Israel after six hostages captured by Hamas on Oct. 7, 2023, were found dead in an underground tunnel in Gaza. Redmond Shannon reports on the growing frustration from both Israelis and Israel's allies at Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over the absence of a deal to bring the hostages home. Unionized workers in Canada have held more than 800 strikes from the start of 2023 to June 2024, according to Employment and Social Development Canada. Kyle Benning explains what's being blamed for the recent surge in strike action. Staffing shortages are being blamed for the closure of five hospital emergency rooms in British Columbia's Interior over the Labour Day long weekend. As Neetu Garcha explains, advocates say the problem needs to be urgently remedied. Loud explosions rocked Ukraine's capital, Kyiv, during a recent round of Russian airstrikes, sparking fires and damaging homes and infrastructure. The barrage of missiles comes as students return to class underground, where parents hope they'll be safe as the war drags on. Nathaniel Dove reports on another first day of school that's anything but normal. Dozens of journalists with decades of experience are being laid off from Saltwire, Atlantic Canada's largest newspaper chain, which has been acquired by Postmedia. Heidi Petracek looks at what this means for news coverage in that region and what the loss of local journalism means for democracy. Plus, fresh off his historic win as the world's first male Olympic gold medallist in breaking, Canadian Philip "Wizard" Kim met with fans at an appearance in his hometown of Vancouver. Alissa Thibault looks at how he is still trying to get used to his newfound fame while inspiring a new generation of dancers. For more info, please go to https://globalnews.ca Subscribe to Global News Channel HERE: http://bit.ly/20fcXDc Like Global News on Facebook HERE: http://bit.ly/255GMJQ Follow Global News on X HERE: http://bit.ly/1Toz8mt Follow Global News on Instagram HERE: https://bit.ly/2QZaZIB #GlobalNews #globalnational #israelhamasconflict