Critics say agreement between Finance Ministry and Israeli Medical Center Association on trainees' salary and hours should not be implemented without sufficient manpower in place

American physicians and German research institutes offer moral support as Israeli healthcare workers weigh whether to stay and fight for scientific freedom or relocate

IMA says it disagrees with decision but will honor it after Health Minister Arbel requests injunction to end wildcat action; more strikes threatened

Hospitals and clinics in Jerusalem will not be affected, and emergency and critical care services will take place as scheduled; Health Ministry weighs asking for injunction

Arriving in the capital Sunday for a major rally, physicians argue 'reasonableness' law will cause irreversible damage to healthcare system, patients and medical profession

Israeli Medical Association follows up on its warning from last week, announces hospitals will operate in 'emergency mode,' though no timeframe provided

Union to discuss potential work stoppage at emergency meeting Thursday evening, amid reported consensus among medical professionals on matter

Bar Siman-Tov urges head of doctors union to call off planned strike, vows to use all available means to ensure a safe health system for all

Union announces hospitals and clinics will offer reduced services on Monday after patient assaults doctor at women's center in Ramle

PM mediates deal to prepare to shorten shifts to 16 hours in outlying area, though all hospitals given go-ahead now if they can