Disagreements reported as ministers meet to decide on lockdown exit plan; Netanyahu hails tremendous achievements of closure, but small businesses say government has abandoned them

In further insult, owner fined by city: 'It's all caused by mental and economic desperation," says Avi Samay. 'If I'm going to lose everything, at least others should benefit' 

Companies that agree to train and help candidates find employment will be eligible for grants worth thousands of shekels per worker, Innovation Authority says

Employment Service says nearly 1 million out of work -- almost a quarter of the workforce -- including almost 600,000 on furlough

With fresh lockdown, over 120,000 Israelis register as job-seekers in past week -- most for the second time this year, and mainly women

Over 800,000 now jobless; number laid off has soared since start of lockdown; 80% of new applicants were also left jobless by 1st lockdown earlier this year

Coronavirus has dealt a stunning blow to economy, recovery will be slow, says report from intergovernmental economic organization

Average rate of lost income was 44%, survey finds; among salaried employees, 35% took a wage cut; earnings loss most widespread in low income households

Nihad and Zeinab Jarboa vow not to give up even as coronavirus crisis reduces their business by 75%

GDP could contract by 7.2% in 2020 if economic restrictions are reimposed due to coronavirus pandemic, according to forecast