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
Smotrich mulls legal action against Histadrut over general strike The labor federation said in response only that it would “continue to work to unite Israel's divided society.” April 3, 2023
Benjamin Netanyahu’s risky leadership move Invoking the Judgment of Solomon to explain his pause in judicial reform, the Israeli prime minister staved off an immediate crisis. But will it cause his base to turn against him? Ruthie Blum March 28, 2023
