Dozens of officials purchase more than 600 pounds of Al Arz paste to support Arab Israeli businesswoman

Foreign Ministry says only those who want to come are being brought home; diplomats themselves are staying; report says Spain may be next

Some 5,200 Israelis stationed abroad begin casting ballots; first to vote in country's third election in a year is Israel's ambassador to New Zealand

Ministry also to evaluate current travel policies to and from China; Foreign Ministry denies evacuating diplomats' families from country

Foreign and Defense ministries unite in long-simmering dispute with Treasury over bid to retroactively cut envoys expense stipends; no consular services for Israelis abroad

Finance Ministry grants undisclosed 'preliminary amount' to allow diplomats to continue their work, announces 'comprehensive reform'

The first to vote in country's second election of the year is Israel's ambassador to New Zealand as some 5,000 Israelis stationed abroad begin casting ballots

Berlin opens probe into Christian Clages, its ambassador to Palestinians, following report that he backed posts praising attacks on Israelis

No cash for coffee: Foreign Ministry Workers Union, lamenting budget crisis, again embarks on labor sanctions, vowing to disrupt PM's trips abroad and business deals worth millions

Unprecedented step comes as sweeping budget slashes force cancellation of cultural events, student projects, passport and visa processing, and diplomats' basic travel