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Sep 1, 2026
15:18Ynet
After the chaos at Ben Gurion Airport: understandings reached to prevent disruptions during the holidays
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After the chaos at Ben Gurion Airport: understandings reached to prevent disruptions during the holidays

About 2.5 million passengers are expected to pass through Ben Gurion Airport during September, with a forecast of about 100,000 people per day at the airport ahead of Rosh Hashanah. The Israel Airports Authority management, the workers' committee, and the Histadrut have agreed to accelerate the recruitment process for employees to avoid a repeat of the scenes seen two weeks ago.

12:45N12
"Refusing to fly to Tel Aviv": Brussels Airlines employees protest against mandatory Israel flights
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"Refusing to fly to Tel Aviv": Brussels Airlines employees protest against mandatory Israel flights

A shortage of staff led Brussels Airlines management to mandate employees to fly to Israel, sparking a confrontation. In response, the Belgian labor union announced a targeted strike on the Tel Aviv route, accusing the company of violating agreements and endangering crews contrary to official travel warnings.

11:06ICE
The plan to break Ben Gurion Airport: This is how the biggest monopoly in Israel will be dismantled
Business

The plan to break Ben Gurion Airport: This is how the biggest monopoly in Israel will be dismantled

The severe disruptions at Israel's main entry and exit gate lead to a demand for deep structural change: these are the steps that will introduce private competition and prevent the workers' committee from holding an entire country hostage.

Aug 31, 2026
22:47Walla
Moments before the first bell: hundreds of parents in Kadima-Zoran prepare for a strike
Local News

Moments before the first bell: hundreds of parents in Kadima-Zoran prepare for a strike

Hundreds of parents are protesting against the installation of solar systems on the roofs of educational institutions and are demanding to stop the work until safety measures and radiation tests are implemented. According to them, the response they received from the council is insufficient: "We are not against green energy - we are for our children."

Aug 30, 2026
Deadlock in the Negev: Parents join warning of school shutdown
Education

Deadlock in the Negev: Parents join warning of school shutdown

Three days before the start of the school year, the budget crisis between the Ministry of Education and the Neve Midbar Regional Council has reached a peak. The council, which serves over 22,000 students in the diaspora while having only 12,000 registered residents, refuses to commit to expenses without full reimbursement. Parent committees have now joined the strike threat, warning that the...

The court prevented the strike at Tnufa – but the buses remained without fuel
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The court prevented the strike at Tnufa – but the buses remained without fuel

This morning, numerous bus lines in Judea and Samaria were disrupted as Tnufa drivers found their vehicles without fuel. The incident occurred simultaneously with a court injunction against a planned strike by the drivers.

11:23Now14
Flying to Italy or Spain? The strikes that could disrupt your vacation
Travel

Flying to Italy or Spain? The strikes that could disrupt your vacation

Those planning a vacation in Spain or Italy in the next two weeks may encounter more than just the end-of-summer rush. A series of strikes at airports, ground services, and railways is expected to make travel difficult for passengers, and in some cases, make the journey to or from the airport particularly complicated.

Aug 28, 2026
After First International Bank Canceled Work-from-Home at Mataf, Employees Threaten Strike
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After First International Bank Canceled Work-from-Home at Mataf, Employees Threaten Strike

The conflict between First International Bank management and its subsidiary technology company, Mataf, is escalating over a dispute regarding work-from-home policies. The Histadrut union has warned of a potential general strike.

Aug 27, 2026
17:41Globes
The new asset of insurance companies: LeBron James bonds
Markets

The new asset of insurance companies: LeBron James bonds

The tool used by those with the greatest potential for damage. The WhatsApp message that created panic. And the smart securitization of LeBron James. A spotlight on several issues on the agenda.

12:15N12
A week after the Ben Gurion Airport strike: hundreds of suitcases remain in the sun
Travel

A week after the Ben Gurion Airport strike: hundreds of suitcases remain in the sun

While many passengers were forced to start their summer vacations without their personal belongings, footage from Ben Gurion Airport shows hundreds of suitcases still left out in the open.

Aug 24, 2026
16:28Globes
Did Pinhas Idan lead a strike or not? It turns out to be a significant question
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Did Pinhas Idan lead a strike or not? It turns out to be a significant question

The disruptions at Ben Gurion Airport sparked a debate on strike practice. How is a strike defined, and when is it legal? The 'Hamashrok' (The Whistle) from Globes explains the concepts.

Aug 23, 2026
12:51Walla
Pinhas Idan will not appeal his dismissal from Likud: "The PM decided that I am the malicious factor"
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Pinhas Idan will not appeal his dismissal from Likud: "The PM decided that I am the malicious factor"

In a letter to Likud party court chairman Michael Kleiner, Pinhas Idan announced he would not contest Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's decision to expel him from the party. He also denied ordering the work stoppage at the airport.

12:11Globes
Pinhas Idan will not appeal his expulsion from Likud following Ben Gurion Airport strike
Politics

Pinhas Idan will not appeal his expulsion from Likud following Ben Gurion Airport strike

The chairman of the Ben Gurion Airport workers' committee announced he will not contest the Prime Minister's move to expel him from Likud. On Thursday, Benjamin Netanyahu demanded his expulsion following a strike at the airport that he labeled "wild and illegal."

09:53Globes
Management staff to join field shifts: Israel Airports Authority's exceptional measure following congestion
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Management staff to join field shifts: Israel Airports Authority's exceptional measure following congestion

The Israel Airports Authority has decided to return Ben Gurion Airport to routine operations through the temporary reinforcement of headquarters and management staff in the field. Additionally, it was noted that recruitment of employees continues ahead of the Tishrei holidays. The Ministry of Transport announced the establishment of an external review committee to examine the events that led to...

Aug 22, 2026
20:16Mako
"I boarded the flight without knowing if I would arrive. There was no way I was giving up"
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"I boarded the flight without knowing if I would arrive. There was no way I was giving up"

Darco and Raphael were supposed to play back-to-back all night at Quest, but the chaos at Ben Gurion Airport left Darco stuck in Milan. After his flight was canceled and all attempts to find an alternative route failed, Mita Gami stepped in to replace him alongside Raphael. However, Darco decided to gamble on a flight through Athens, landed in Israel in the middle of the night, and arrived...

Aug 21, 2026
After mutual accusations: Israel Airports Authority to establish an investigation committee for the disruptions at Ben Gurion Airport
Business

After mutual accusations: Israel Airports Authority to establish an investigation committee for the disruptions at Ben Gurion Airport

The Israel Airports Authority is launching an internal investigation into the massive disruptions at Ben Gurion Airport. Several foreign airlines are considering legal action due to significant financial losses.

16:43Now14
Ben Gurion Airport Strike: Are Passengers Entitled to Compensation for Delays?
Consumer

Ben Gurion Airport Strike: Are Passengers Entitled to Compensation for Delays?

The strike and disruptions at Ben Gurion Airport last Thursday caused hours-long flight delays. Unlike standard delays, it is not certain that passengers are entitled to compensation under the 'Tibi Law' in this case.

09:50Globes
Can Netanyahu really fire the person responsible for the strike at Ben Gurion Airport? We checked
Politics

Can Netanyahu really fire the person responsible for the strike at Ben Gurion Airport? We checked

The Likud party announced last night that Benjamin Netanyahu ordered the expulsion of Ben Gurion Airport workers' committee chairman Pinhas Idan from the party. The party constitution and history show that this is not going to be simple.

Aug 20, 2026
20:31Now14
Israel Airports Authority Chairman: "Bullying behavior – those responsible will pay"
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Israel Airports Authority Chairman: "Bullying behavior – those responsible will pay"

Israel Airports Authority (IAA) Chairman, Major General (res.) Iftach Ron-Tal, addressed the chaos at Ben Gurion Airport caused by a workers' strike. He labeled the move as "bullying" and vowed to hold those responsible accountable.

20:15ICE
Amit Segal explodes: 'He is a bully and a criminal. This is abuse of the helpless'
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Amit Segal explodes: 'He is a bully and a criminal. This is abuse of the helpless'

Amit Segal, political commentator for Channel 12, expressed outrage over the shutdown of Ben Gurion Airport, which led to severe flight delays. In his remarks, Segal attacked Pinhas Idan, chairman of the Israel Airports Authority workers' committee: 'He is a bully and a criminal.'

19:04Globes
Exactly the news that foreign airlines did not want to hear
Travel

Exactly the news that foreign airlines did not want to hear

What the crisis at Ben Gurion Airport will do to foreign companies. A suspicion of a new affair at Assuta. And the change in the company Federer is invested in. A spotlight on several matters on the agenda.

18:48Now14
The price of chaos: The massive economic damage caused by the shutdown of Ben Gurion Airport
Markets

The price of chaos: The massive economic damage caused by the shutdown of Ben Gurion Airport

The strike that led today (Thursday) to widespread disruptions at Ben Gurion Airport caused damage to the economy estimated at this stage at 25 to 30 million shekels. This is a preliminary estimate that includes the direct and indirect costs of the shutdown of operations.

17:48Now14
A split on the Left: Lazimi supports Ben-Gurion Airport committee chair despite Bennett's criticism
Politics

A split on the Left: Lazimi supports Ben-Gurion Airport committee chair despite Bennett's criticism

MK Naama Lazimi of the Democrats party, a partner of Naftali Bennett in the bloc, defended Israel Airports Authority workers' committee chair Pinchas Idan following the strike at Ben-Gurion Airport, contradicting Bennett's condemnation.

Bennett at Ben Gurion Airport: "Israel is not being managed - and the public is paying the price"
Politics

Bennett at Ben Gurion Airport: "Israel is not being managed - and the public is paying the price"

Following the chaos at Ben Gurion Airport, former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett stated that the state is not being managed in any field. Opposition leaders criticized the government for its lack of leadership.

15:56Globes
Prepare for Stormy Days at Ben Gurion Airport: Which Passengers Should Be Especially Worried?
Travel

Prepare for Stormy Days at Ben Gurion Airport: Which Passengers Should Be Especially Worried?

The halt of flights at Ben Gurion Airport at the peak of the summer season may have ended, but the disruptions are far from over. Who will suffer, and why are charter flights and low-cost carriers at higher risk of cancellations?

14:57Globes
The man who holds the switch to Ben Gurion Airport: Who is Pinhas Idan
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The man who holds the switch to Ben Gurion Airport: Who is Pinhas Idan

The surprise strike at Ben Gurion Airport turns the spotlight on the powerful union chairman who has held the position for four decades and is effectively closing the skies, not for the first time.

14:39Now14
Ben Gurion Airport gradually resumes operations following major disruptions
Travel

Ben Gurion Airport gradually resumes operations following major disruptions

The Israel Airports Authority announces that operations at Ben Gurion Airport are gradually resuming as of 15:00 under a revised flight schedule, following significant disruptions that occurred throughout the day.

14:15Now14
Due to the situation at Ben Gurion Airport: Hapoel Be'er Sheva is stuck in Romania after victory
Football

Due to the situation at Ben Gurion Airport: Hapoel Be'er Sheva is stuck in Romania after victory

Following Hapoel Be'er Sheva's 2:1 victory over Sabah on Wednesday, the team is stranded in Romania due to the workers' strike at Ben Gurion Airport. Operations at the airport have ceased, causing chaos and uncertainty regarding the team's return and their upcoming match preparations.

14:06Now14
Strike at Ben Gurion Airport: Arkia Reports Flight Disruptions
Travel

Strike at Ben Gurion Airport: Arkia Reports Flight Disruptions

Chaos at Ben Gurion Airport is impacting flight schedules: Arkia airline reports that several flights are delayed due to operational disruptions caused by the ongoing strike.

13:19Now14
Chaos at Ben Gurion Airport: Flights Forced to Turn Back
Travel

Chaos at Ben Gurion Airport: Flights Forced to Turn Back

Minister of Transport Miri Regev has ordered a firm investigation into the chaos at Ben Gurion Airport following significant flight disruptions. The Ministry is currently examining whether the delays are due to an intentional work-to-rule strike by airport staff.

Aug 13, 2026
17:00Walla
From sailors' votes to airlifts: the heated battle over voting for Israelis abroad
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From sailors' votes to airlifts: the heated battle over voting for Israelis abroad

On a hot July day in 1965, the deafening sirens of ships anchored in Haifa port signaled a strike. The next day, newspapers reported that work was paralyzed on ten Israeli vessels, including the 'Theodor Herzl', as 3,500 sailors demanded the right to vote in the Knesset elections.

Aug 11, 2026
14:11ICE
Israel's largest hospital on the way to a strike: "We have reached the limit"
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Israel's largest hospital on the way to a strike: "We have reached the limit"

The Histadrut and the workers' committee are threatening to declare an official labor dispute at Assaf Harofeh Hospital, which will lead to severe disruptions in essential departments and surgical units due to a breakdown in negotiations with management.

Aug 9, 2026
Fearing replacement by AI systems: AIG Israel employees declare a labor dispute
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Fearing replacement by AI systems: AIG Israel employees declare a labor dispute

The AIG Israel workers' committee has declared a labor dispute citing disagreements over a collective agreement and concerns that AI implementation will lead to job cuts.

Aug 6, 2026
Pazgaz employees take industrial action: "There will be no gas during the holidays"
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Pazgaz employees take industrial action: "There will be no gas during the holidays"

Pazgaz employees have initiated industrial action, threatening to halt gas supplies during the holidays. The workers are protesting against restructuring plans and demanding improved employment conditions.

Aug 4, 2026
Despite 'Superbus' opposition: Buses in Jerusalem to be shut down tomorrow for an hour
Local News

Despite 'Superbus' opposition: Buses in Jerusalem to be shut down tomorrow for an hour

Public transport lines in the capital, except for the minibuses to the Old City, will be stopped tomorrow between 14:00 and 15:00. The move comes in protest of a serious incident that happened last week, in which a driver of Arab descent was attacked by a group of teenagers. The 'Koach LaOvdim' organization is calling for stricter punishment for the attackers.

20:02ICE
Public transport passengers take note: Strike approved for tomorrow
Crime

Public transport passengers take note: Strike approved for tomorrow

The Labor Court rejected the management's petition and approved a strike tomorrow on Superbus lines in Jerusalem, following a brutal attack on a driver in which his four teeth were broken by teenagers.

Aug 3, 2026
Strike at Rafa: Management offered a 2,000 shekel bonus, employees want more
Career

Strike at Rafa: Management offered a 2,000 shekel bonus, employees want more

Employees of the pharmaceutical manufacturer Rafa are on strike, demanding bonuses for their role in the company's IPO and value growth. Workers have rejected management's offer of a one-time 2,000 shekel payment.

Aug 2, 2026
12:52Walla
Labor dispute at First International Bank intensifies as employees cut contact
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Labor dispute at First International Bank intensifies as employees cut contact

Following the management's decision to reassign IT staff to branches and alter remote work policies, the workers' committee has announced an escalation of industrial action. Measures include freezing activity in the Jira task management system and halting all non-essential corporate communication.

Jul 29, 2026
Local Council Heads Demand Revocation of Bus Lines from "Tnufa" Company
Local News

Local Council Heads Demand Revocation of Bus Lines from "Tnufa" Company

On Monday, 400 bus drivers from the "Tnufa" company launched a wildcat strike protesting poor maintenance and wage uncertainty. Local authorities in Samaria and Jerusalem have demanded that the Ministry of Transport intervene and withdraw the company's operating lines.

Jul 28, 2026
12:47ICE
Drama at the First International Bank: Management Called Police on Striking Employees
Crime

Drama at the First International Bank: Management Called Police on Striking Employees

Negotiations for a collective agreement have reached an impasse following the board of directors' demand to reduce existing employee rights. The Histadrut is warning of potential service disruptions starting today.

Jul 27, 2026
14:04Now14
First publication: Hundreds of bus drivers will shut down lines in Samaria
Career

First publication: Hundreds of bus drivers will shut down lines in Samaria

Passengers of the "Tnufa" company are expected to be affected today (Monday) by a five-hour warning strike, after hundreds of drivers and employees announced that they would halt the operation of the lines in protest against an ongoing crisis in the company.

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