The IAF hit over 50% of Iranian missile launchers, has flown over 1,000 sorties, hitting nuclear sites, missile production and even Iranian fighter jets and refueling jets. Report.
Heavy pressure is being applied by school principals and inspectors to have the teaching staff return to work in accordance with an agreement that was intended to prevent closures.
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich says government has requested court issue order preventing planned teachers strike.
Education Ministry supports Teachers Union strikes, calls on Finance Ministry to return to negotiating table.
The agreement includes compensation for strike days, bonuses, and a raise in salary.
Head of the Teachers' Union, Ran Erez, says the move was made while "taking into account the current situation in the country and the education system and out of responsibility for students and teachers."
Teachers' Union calls on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to intervene, Finance Ministry looks to ensure summer pay for strikers will be affected.
Ran Erez, chair of the Teachers' Union for high schools, slams teachers who are not participating in the strike, says they are marking themselves with 'Cain's mark.'
The Arab Monitoring Committee supports Sakhnin football team fans, who denigrated the national anthem during the Premier League match against Hapoel Be'er Sheva.
Ran Erez, chairman of Teachers Union for high schools, says it's 'not the end of the world' if strike continues, adds that he doesn't expect school to resume until after the fall holidays.
Im Tirtzu activists hold early morning protest outside home of Histadrut chair Arnon Bar David, criticizing him for political strike. 'We won't allow you to continue harming Israelis.'
'No reason to continue negotiations when Teachers Union is backtracking,' Education Minister Yoav Kisch says.
Activists protest outside the home of Histadrut chairman Arnon Bar David, stressing, 'a strike aids Hamas.'
Iris Haim, whose son Yotam was kidnapped to Gaza on October 7 and accidentally killed as he tried to escape captivity, calls on Israelis to rethink the strike. 'These protests brought us October 7.'
'While we are looking for the ultimate solution, you have chosen to shut down the economy and say to Sinwar, 'You succeeded, keep on murdering,' says mother of murdered hostage to Histadrut Chairman.
Ran Erez, chairman of the teachers’ union, announces there will be a strike in Israel’s high schools on Sunday.
Israeli High School Teachers' Union Chairman Ran Erez announced that the union will strike on the first day of the school year, demanding a raise in salaries and additional benefits for teachers.
Teachers Union chair Ran Erez: 'On September 1, we will not start the school year, I don't trust politicians.' Education Minister Yoav Kisch: 'Ran Erez simply wants to strike, for that I have no solution.'
Education Minister Yoav Kisch presents proposal offering teachers 2,000 NIS, returning budgets promised last year. 'Finance Ministry will need to compromise.'
Residents of Moshav Tkuma hold evening of prayer for the great miracle that Hamas terrorists did not enter their moshav on October 7.
Just hours before the surprise attack on Israel on the morning of October 7th, hundreds of terrorists switched their phones to Israeli SIM cards
Pri Hagalil employees say they will strike starting Sunday, protesting expected mass layoffs.
Rabbi Wolf shows the dire circumstances facing the community and their pressing need for support amidst the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
Interim agreement requires grades to be reported to Ed. Min., full agreement by December.
Agreement reached on increase in teacher's salaries in exchange for more teaching hours.
Both teachers and government officials say they have not yet reached a compromise that will prevent a strike.
'Finance Ministry is offering us to reduce number of school hours,' Teachers' Union chair says.
"Urgent Humanitarian Appeal: Devastation Strikes Odessa Orphanage as Missiles Leave Surroundings in Ruins"
Business Forum announces strike in protest of the judicial reform. Movement of Independent Businesses: We will work as usual.
Maccabi, Meuhedet health funds say doctors, nurses who participate in strike against judicial reforms tomorrow will lose salary.
Israel Medical Association says strike will be held as per emergency protocol, for a few hours and for non-urgent services.
As the BIG chain holds a gun to its own head, it would be wise to consider whether they want to be merchants or political activists.Op-ed
Schools shuttered in dozens of cities and municipal services frozen in ongoing strike protesting new city tax redistribution plan.
Dozens of Israeli citizens join strike to protest establishment of Arnona Fund, which would force wealthier towns to subsidize poorer ones.
Mayors of wealthy cities protest Smotrich's move to create fund to gather property taxes to promote construction in poorer towns.
Co-host steps away from last weeks of hosting duties of popular game show, leaving Ken Jennings to take over her duties.
Tell the truth. Insurrection is the name of the game. They cut all Jews down and for the first time in 75 years, we don’t walk tall.Op-ed.
'They declared war on us, they're going to get war in return.'
No planes taking off, only airborne flights to be allowed to land.
'I tried to prevent this, but I can no longer stand by,' says Arnon Bar-David at press conference.
Hospitals and healthcare centers begin 24-hour strike, citing recent violent incidents in hospitals.
Health Ministry Director Moshe Bar Siman Tov failed to prevent the Medical Union from launching a strike on Monday.
Employees in slaughterhouses to strike protesting work conditions, warn of risk status quo poses to consumers' health.
'Gaps between our request and Finance Ministry offer are still enormous,' teachers union representative says.
Head of Students Council urges: 'Improve teachers', principals', status within schools.'
Yaffa Ben David, Sec. Gen. of the Teachers Union, warns of 'great chaos' if agreement is not reached in time for Sept. 1.
Teachers union expected to announce strike after Finance Ministry refuses to agree to demands.
Pilots strike amid claims that salary negotiations are not moving forward as they would like; Arkia apologizes to passengers.
Five companies striking in 13 cities between 6 and 9 AM.
Education Minister Yifat Shasha-Biton: The teachers' strike could have been avoided, I feel for the teachers.
Teachers Union calls on Finance Min. to attend negotiations personally. 'Six months of negotiations but not one concrete offer.'
Union intensifies strikes in protest against Finance Ministry's refusal to negotiate higher salaries.
Schools across Israel to begin at 10:00, as teachers continue daily two-hour strikes.
Thousands of bus drivers protest 'failed' Transportation Min. Michaeli. 'Without drivers, there is no transportation!'
'What will motivate government to act?' Teachers Union chief asks.
'I expect there will be a responsible adult who will sit and talk,' school principal from Tel Aviv says.
Bus drivers strike to protest Transportation Min. Michaeli's refusal to meet with them. '40% of drivers have been viciously attacked.'
School begins at 10:00 in southern Israel, due to two-hour teachers' strike.
Israel Teachers Union warns: If Finance Ministry does not speed up negotiations, strikes will worsen.
'It's time PM Bennett, FM Lapid, show leadership and show they care about the education system,' teachers' union chief says.
