Israel’s ‘privileged class’: Its roots and its rot Those with talent went into academia and the legal system, as well as the police, and, of course, the army. This continues to be a problem. Yisrael Medad April 21, 2025
Netanyahu: ‘No war between brothers’ over Shin Bet chief’s dismissal Meanwhile, leading Israeli firms issued an ultimatum, saying they will go on strike if the court’s temporary injunction freezing the dismissal is not respected. JNS Staff March 22, 2025
How the general strike backfired on Israel’s anti-government movement A labor court's overruling of the Histadrut's wartime shutdown likely eliminated such actions from the protest's arsenal, analysts say. Canaan Lidor Sept. 4, 2024
Gaza hostage families to government: Destroy Hamas! Members of the Gvura Forum oppose the pressure from the left to give in to the terrorists' demands. Amelie Botbol Sept. 2, 2024
Israeli labor court cuts short ‘political’ strike “The strike is political, there is no connection between the killing of the abductees and the economy," the court's president said in her decision. Sept. 2, 2024
36 arrested at Gaza ceasefire protests in Tel Aviv Israel's prime minister and finance minister filed a petition against Histadrut Chairman Arnon Bar-David, arguing that he called a general strike for political reasons. Joshua Marks Sept. 2, 2024
Israeli labor federation declares one-day general strike Much of the economy, airport, public transportation will shut down on Monday morning. Sept. 1, 2024
Activists harass coalition lawmakers as ‘Day of Disruption’ kicks off Anti-government protesters demand early elections as they mark nine months of war with nation-wide demonstrations. July 7, 2024
Likud, anti-reform protest leaders both reject Histadrut proposal The labor federation is proposing an 18-month legislative freeze unless 62.5% of MKs favor the judicial changes. July 23, 2023