Protest leaders say fighting against the partisan state budget is an extension of opposing judicial revamp -- but the change in strategy has led to some discomfort

Some 150,000 estimated at nationwide rallies; opposition head Lapid threatens to bolt compromise talks on judicial reform; former budget chief: Government 'destroying the economy'

Protest organizers rail against coalition's budget, 'deceptive negotiations,' as rallies resume after pause due to Gaza rocket threats last week

Party demands more funds for Negev and Galilee, handing plenum wins to opposition; coalition official blasts Ben Gvir: 'Cares more for media coverage than maintaining government'

Opposition leader slams upcoming state budget as not doing enough to promote growth, attacks controversial municipal tax spread plan; budget expected to pass by end of May

Lapid supports walkout, while finance minister says move is 'wanton and irresponsible'; Gantz calls proposal discriminatory, as plan expected to be appended to Arrangements Bill

Smotrich looking to compel cities to end strike that has shuttered schools and services in dozens of towns; Labor MK threatens to go to court, says move discriminates against Arabs

Cites including Tel Aviv, Holon, Ashdod, Haifa shut schools, halt garbage collection and welfare services; ex-welfare minister: Many areas need aid, but not with 'ugly highjacking'

Despite receiving NIS 460 million in discretionary funds, the far-right Otzma Yehudit demands more money for northern and southern regions

Coalition plans to create a tax fund that will draw resources from wealthier communities and redistribute them to poor or more far-flung localities