Foreign Ministry Employees

Early voting begins in Israel's 3rd Knesset election

In 96 diplomatic missions around the world, voters cast ballots in the Israeli Knesset election. Voting down in China due to coronavirus.

Will diplomats' votes not be counted?

Foreign Ministry workers' committee announces it will not transfer votes of diplomats abroad in protest against Finance Ministry moves.

Foreign Ministry Strike: 'Danon Won't Receive a Passport'

Foreign Ministry workers refuse to assist new diplomatic appointees, as part of struggle over salaries.

Foreign Ministry Strike Close to an End

Agreement between employees' union, Finance Ministry very close after intense negotiations in Tel Aviv.

Foreign Ministry Strike

World's Largest Passover Seder Threatened by MFA Strike

Strike cancels cargo shipments of kosher-for-passover food to Chabad in Nepal, threatening to foil planned Seder for hundreds of tourists.

Peres Slams 'Price Tag' Attacks, Foreign Ministry Strike

President issues strong condemnations over recent events in speech at swearing-in ceremony.

Foreign Ministry Crisis

Liberman Comes Out Swinging Against Foreign Ministry Strike

Foreign Minister slams the strikes as 'harming Israel's good name.'

How Much Does a Foreign Ministry Worker Really Make?

Foreign Ministry strike called into question after data shows employees make between 20,000-60,000 NIS per month. But is it true?

Foreign Ministry Strike Heats Up

Finance Ministry, Foreign Ministry square off with sharp words and pointed picketing, as officials warn of harm to Israeli diplomacy.

Foreign Ministry on Full Strike

Strike over working conditions to affect over 100 of Israel's Foreign Ministry branches worldwide.

Cameron's Israel Visit is On, Despite Foreign Ministry Strike

Officials confirm that British Prime Minister will visit Israel this week, where he will meet Netanyahu and address the Knesset.

Foreign Ministry Strike May Postpone Pope

Intensifying strike threatens to make British PM Cameron's visit next week 'impossible,' as well as pope's first visit in May.

Break the Foreign Ministry Strike

Min. Katz Blames Foreign Ministry Strikes Over EU Sanctions

Transport Minister says Israel was caught unawares, blames striking Foreign Ministry employees

Foreign Ministry Workers Block Visas, Part of Job Slowdown

Foreign ministry workers refuse to carry out consular functions around the world, due to a dispute over wages and working conditions.