Labor

With looming elections and the lingering trauma of October 7 — along with a disturbing surge in antisemitism in Australia— it’s becoming harder to find common ground among Jewish voters.

Minister Ben-Tzur launches enforcement campaign against businesses employing Jewish workers on their weekly rest day, while Lapid challenges the crackdown as unnecessary.

"Raising the minimum wage during wartime is our moral and ethical duty for workers in the economy who work hard for their livelihood," Ben-Tzur said.

"The last decade has been characterized by profound changes that have dramatically affected the labor market in Israel and around the world."

While Israel’s wages climbed in 2024, January 2025 data signals real wage erosion amid rising inflation and tax increases.

Netanyahu's advisors "allegedly received payments, maintained connections, and did business with the country that funded Hamas," Golan said.

Kariv replied, "The fact that you are already labeled as one of the greatest villains of this house, it is already known. Both a villain and a liar."

The Labor Party conference approved a merger with Meretz, strengthening Yair Golan’s control. Despite criticism, the agreement passed with an overwhelming majority.

The chairman of the new party, Yair Golan, is reportedly considering former justice and foreign minister Tzipi Livni as the number two spot in the party.

Ravivo asked the housing and foreign ministries to examine whether there was an obstacle to transferring workers' documents from abroad to the Special Committee for Foreign Workers.

The parties noted that the move was historic as it was not a technical bloc, but rather the formation of one large and united party.