Strikes

Strike:

All flights grounded at Ben Gurion Airport

No planes taking off, only airborne flights to be allowed to land.

Histadrut chief calls general strike

'I tried to prevent this, but I can no longer stand by,' says Arnon Bar-David at press conference.

Israeli healthcare workers launch nationwide strike

Hospitals and healthcare centers begin 24-hour strike, citing recent violent incidents in hospitals.

Attempt to prevent medical staff strike fails

Health Ministry Director Moshe Bar Siman Tov failed to prevent the Medical Union from launching a strike on Monday.

Will a strike cause a shortage of fresh chicken?

Employees in slaughterhouses to strike protesting work conditions, warn of risk status quo poses to consumers' health.

Teachers union pessimistic about new school year

'Gaps between our request and Finance Ministry offer are still enormous,' teachers union representative says.

'In current situation, schools won't open on schedule'

Yaffa Ben David, Sec. Gen. of the Teachers Union, warns of 'great chaos' if agreement is not reached in time for Sept. 1.

'Not starting school year on time is completely reckless'

Head of Students Council urges: 'Improve teachers', principals', status within schools.'

Teachers union may declare strike in high schools

Teachers union expected to announce strike after Finance Ministry refuses to agree to demands.

Surprise strike forces Arkia to cancel flights

Pilots strike amid claims that salary negotiations are not moving forward as they would like; Arkia apologizes to passengers.

Bus strike this morning, massive traffic jams expected

Five companies striking in 13 cities between 6 and 9 AM.

Education Minister:

'I understand the frustration of the teachers'

Education Minister Yifat Shasha-Biton: The teachers' strike could have been avoided, I feel for the teachers.

Teachers strike throughout Israel, canceling school

Teachers Union calls on Finance Min. to attend negotiations personally. 'Six months of negotiations but not one concrete offer.'

Teacher's Union cancels all school tomorrow

Union intensifies strikes in protest against Finance Ministry's refusal to negotiate higher salaries.

Finance Minister:

First adjust school vacations - then we'll talk salaries

Schools across Israel to begin at 10:00, as teachers continue daily two-hour strikes.

Drivers burn tires during bus drivers' strike

Thousands of bus drivers protest 'failed' Transportation Min. Michaeli. 'Without drivers, there is no transportation!'

Tel Aviv and its neighbors join list of strike-struck cities

'What will motivate government to act?' Teachers Union chief asks.

School strikes

School principal: 'Obvious there is a national problem here'

'I expect there will be a responsible adult who will sit and talk,' school principal from Tel Aviv says.

Bus drivers across Israel on strike on Friday

Bus drivers strike to protest Transportation Min. Michaeli's refusal to meet with them. '40% of drivers have been viciously attacked.'

Teachers' strike hits schools in southern Israel

School begins at 10:00 in southern Israel, due to two-hour teachers' strike.

School in northern Israel to begin two hours late - again

'It's time PM Bennett, FM Lapid, show leadership and show they care about the education system,' teachers' union chief says.

Teachers strike for two hours in northern Israel

Israel Teachers Union warns: If Finance Ministry does not speed up negotiations, strikes will worsen.

Teacher's strike in Jerusalem tomorrow

Classes will start late as teachers protest low wages from Finance Ministry.

Bus drivers strike, demanding improved conditions

Thousands of bus drivers strike early Monday morning, protesting driver shortage and demanding improved conditions.

Healthcare workers strike to protest violence in hospitals

Healthcare clinics will not provide service, hospitals will operate with a skeleton staff.

Doctors announce one-day strike on Thursday

Israel Medical Association to hold one-day strike following attack on hospital staff at Hadassah Hospital on Mount Scopus.

Head of Teachers' Union:

'Shasha-Biton forgot about the teachers'

Head of Teachers' Union: I was shouting on behalf of the teachers, who were neglected by the Minister of Education.

Daycare strike continues after negotiation attempts fail

'Finance Min. willing to discuss weather conditions, climate conditions, but not daycare workers' employment conditions,' organizations say.

Protesting working conditions, daycares open late

Strike likely next week unless government agrees to negotiations, headquarters says.

Hospitals' strike ends, agreement reached with government

NIS 960 million to be transferred by end of 2021 within state budget framework.

Cellcom under fire for 'coexistence' initiative

The cellular service provider sparked a wave of public backlash after scheduling a one-hour strike as a protest for an end to riots.

Jailed Russian opposition leader Navalny to end hunger strike

Navalny, on advice from outside doctors, is ending his prison hunger strike after 24 days.

US trucker strike: Media warns 'Stock up now' - shortages coming

Trucker strike threatens to marry demand shock with supply interruption, possibly putting supply chain under stress, promising shortages.

Strike at Ben Gurion Airport ends

Transportation Min. Regev intervenes, ending airport strike after just one hour.

Workers at Ben Gurion Airport go on strike

Workers at Ben Gurion Airport announce strike, forcing planes en route to Israel to find alternative landing solutions.

Finance Ministry reaches agreement with Israel Teachers' Union

Negotiations between Finance Ministry, teachers, reach dead end as teachers threaten not to begin school year on Sunday.

Strike at schools on Sunday still a possibility

Regional Labor Court sends the sides to intensive negotiations, does not issue injunction against possible teachers' strike.

Report: 5 killed in Israeli strikes in Syria

War monitor claims 2 members of Hezbollah and 1 Iranian killed during Israeli strikes near Damascus.

Another strike?

Teachers' union announces additional labor disputes

'There is a daily violation of the status and rights of employees and teaching staff,' says secretary-general of the teachers' union.

Strike at Ben-Gurion airport beginning Tuesday

A general strike at all border crossings begins on Tuesday due to 'prolonged salary delays.'

Gaza area security coordinators go on strike

The coordinators are protesting deterioration in employment conditions, budget cuts preventing them from providing security to residents.

Report: 7 'foreign fighters' killed in Israeli strikes in Syria

Monitor says 3 Syrian soldiers, 7 'foreign fighters' of unspecified nationality killed in Israeli air strikes close to Damascus.

Trains return to normal operations

Israel Railways warns of 'disruptions' due to difficulty finding substitute controllers.

Eilat cuts itself off from Israel for four-hour citywide protest

City of Eilat bars all entry and exit to and from the city, shutting down roads and seaports, as part of citywide strike.

IDF strikes Hamas post over arson balloons from Gaza

IDF targets Hamas military post in southern Gaza after incendiary balloons launched into Israeli territory.

The truth behind the strike in the American administration

Shutdowns are a game of chicken, but does anyone actually win?

Let them strike until the Messiah comes

Striking social workers spare the nation unnatural social engineering agendas and much human misery. Opinion

Social workers strike in north

After month of waiting, workers suspend all welfare services in north, as part of intensified pressure on Finance Ministry.

#MILKTOO: Dairy farmers protest government

Dozens of dairy farmers post early morning hour videos telling of great difficulty in their work and their meager recompense.

IDF destroys Hamas building near schools

Building, in the heart of Gaza City near mosque and diplomatic facilities, served as intel, R&D center. It also contained a kindergarten.

Russia: Israel gave warning a minute before attacking

Russian defense ministry says 'irresponsible' Israeli actions during strike in Syria responsible for downing of Russian spy plane.

Israel Railways forced to cancel dozens of trips

After dozens of passenger train drivers call in sick, railway cancels dozens of trips.

Strike at daycare centers ends

Following night of negotiations, organizations running daycare centers announce that agreement has been reached.

Surprise strike at Israeli embassies around the world

600 local staff members at Israeli diplomatic missions around the world to strike in protest over pay conditions, halting diplomatic work.

Daycare centers blame government for planned strike

Daycare centers won't open on schedule unless workers' conditions improve and government funding is increased, representatives say.

'We have restrained ourselves enough'

Journalist Noah Klieger: Only a comprehensive attack on Gaza which destroys most Hamas infrastructure will ensure long-term quiet.

'In the end, it will happen - we will conquer Gaza'

Rabbi Moshe Hagar says striking Gaza a decisive blow essential for changing the reality for the long term. 'Today's attrition is unhealthy.'

'28 planes, 60 missiles, 23 killed'

According to Russian defense ministry, Israel attacked with 28 fighter jets, shot about 60 missiles. Syrian monitor says at least 23 killed.

'The Iranians failed miserably'

Institute for National Security Studies head says Israel proved its military superiority, but warns long-term Iranian threat far from over.

IDF Spokesman: 'Attack last night a great success'

Spokesman says Israel 'significantly harmed Iranian Qods and Revolutionary Guard targets across Syria.''They will soon understand how much.'