New version of the controversial law, initiated by coalition whip MK Ofir Katz, would have certain cities receive from the fund instead of paying millions into it

UTJ head reportedly threatens to thwart passage of budget -- without which government will fall -- unless Netanyahu government okays NIS 600 million ($164 million) more by Sunday

Avi Maoz says ruling bloc will be down a member if cabinet doesn't discuss allocating $90 million for new department that Netanyahu promised him

Galit Gutman later issues apology after facing widespread criticism for accusing right-religious coalition of 'simply milking its citizens'

Finance Minister Smotrich denies report he's warning he'll quit if Haredi parties' demands for further funds are met

Head of public health association warns that Finance Ministry bid to weaken oversight to speed up building of big infrastructure projects would cause 'irreversible harm'

Figures show government revenue from real estate taxation slumped 49%; Smotrich says government meets collection goals in first four months of the year

Court rules short notice and method of announcing walkout for grades 10-11 over low wages is unlawful

Education Ministry says it'll ask labor court to block cancellation of classes for 10th and 11th graders, accuses union of harming students

Senior faculty at top educational institutions declare 'warning' action, saying they see effective wage cut from inflation, economic uncertainty; say other side 'dragging feet'