Union chair Ben-David says Israeli leaders will soon find themselves 'facing an army of fuming and frustrated parents'; Liberman accuses teachers of being unwilling to negotiate

Union yet to decide which day to hold walkout at kindergartens and elementary schools; educators accuse treasury representatives of coming 'unprepared' to talks

Finance Ministry says deficit for the last 12 months is 0.4% due to increased revenue and reduced spending as pandemic recovery continues

Classes, except at high schools and special education institutions, won't start until 10 a.m. in Haifa area; union chief says talks with Treasury 'barren and not advancing'

Union head says finance officials 'live on another planet,' boasts of broad parental support for action; education minister sides with teachers: 'Their cause is for everyone'

NIS 20 million annual budget will include funding for officers to be stationed at 28 medical centers; move comes after strike in response to increased attacks on medical staff

Finance minister reportedly looking to limit access to daycare subsidies for ultra-Orthodox, a month after move was vetoed by Yamina MK Nir Orbach

Ultra-Orthodox institutions to see budget cut, but can get funds by showing good Hebrew, English, math test results; Haredi school denies certificate to student who left community

Finance Ministry director-general tells state budget meeting that men having multiple wives is 'an industry,' claims reduction will lower birthrate in impoverished community

Consumer prices rise by 0.8% in April, 4% over past year, with notable upticks in fresh vegetables and fruits, clothing and footwear, transportation, culture and entertainment