Labor

Investigators raided the Histadrut headquarters in Tel Aviv, detaining dozens of employees, as well as a mayor and senior figures. Bar-David's detention was extended for another eight days.

Knesset speaker introduced Supreme Court president as a judge, drawing outrage • Netanyahu: Expect to forge additional peace agreements in the region

A Doha court overturned the 2022 defamation conviction of British activist Andy Hall, clearing him of charges linked to his advocacy for migrant workers’ rights ahead of the 2022 World Cup.

Either decision-makers continue to act to resolve the crisis, too little and too late, or we will all end up paying the price of neglect.

Under the restrictions, schools and kindergartens remained closed across the country. However, most workplaces were allowed to operate normally.

With looming elections and the lingering trauma of October 7 — along with a disturbing surge in antisemitism in Australia— it’s becoming harder to find common ground among Jewish voters.

Minister Ben-Tzur launches enforcement campaign against businesses employing Jewish workers on their weekly rest day, while Lapid challenges the crackdown as unnecessary.

"Raising the minimum wage during wartime is our moral and ethical duty for workers in the economy who work hard for their livelihood," Ben-Tzur said.

"The last decade has been characterized by profound changes that have dramatically affected the labor market in Israel and around the world."

While Israel’s wages climbed in 2024, January 2025 data signals real wage erosion amid rising inflation and tax increases.