The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/manuel-trajtenberg/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Fri, 12 Jun 2026 23:18:23 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Manuel Trajtenberg | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/manuel-trajtenberg/ 32 32 Hundreds of top economists warn judicial overhaul could ‘cripple’ economy https://www.timesofisrael.com/hundreds-of-top-economists-warn-judicial-overhaul-could-cripple-economy/ Wed, 25 Jan 2023 10:32:18 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2934436&preview=true&preview_id=2934436 Nobelist, former senior advisers to Netanyahu are among signatories of letter, which comes day after Bank of Israel governor reportedly informed PM of grim possible fallout of plan

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]]> Tzipi Livni could join race to head Jewish Agency, potentially backed by Lapid https://www.timesofisrael.com/tzipi-livni-could-join-race-to-head-jewish-agency-potentially-backed-by-lapid/ Wed, 13 Oct 2021 09:58:12 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2631223&preview=true&preview_id=2631223 If ex-foreign minister throws hat into the ring, she's expected to get support of Michaeli and other ministers; nominating panel considering selecting woman for 1st time

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]]> Top economist says fathers must take parental leave, for the good of the country https://www.timesofisrael.com/top-economist-says-fathers-must-take-parental-leave-for-the-good-of-the-country/ Thu, 07 Nov 2019 12:01:35 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2178277 Forcing new fathers to stay home longer with their new baby helps dads bond, babies develop and mothers recover, as well as reducing workplace inequality, says Manuel Trajtenberg

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]]> 27 gone out of 120: Knesset sees record number of dropouts https://www.timesofisrael.com/knesset-sees-record-number-of-dropouts/ Mon, 30 Jul 2018 13:46:26 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com?p=1898812&preview=true&preview_id=1898812 Almost a quarter of lawmakers have given up their seats since being elected in 2015, and the number is likely to rise

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]]> Zionist Union economist Trajtenberg quits Knesset https://www.timesofisrael.com/zionist-union-economist-trajtenberg-quits-knesset/ Sun, 01 Oct 2017 09:06:51 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com?p=1703004&preview=true&preview_id=1703004 MK who was party's hope to be finance minister will be replaced by Druze activist Salah Sa'ad; gives no reason for resignation

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]]> Zionist Union MK who was party’s pick for treasurer quits Knesset https://www.timesofisrael.com/zionist-union-mk-who-was-partys-pick-for-treasurer-quits/ Thu, 28 Sep 2017 19:13:15 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1702281 Noted economist Manuel Trajtenberg says he will formulate new economic vision for country, since it's 'obvious' Netanyahu's tenure coming to 'bitter end'

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]]> Ex-PM Barak said to have discussed Labor leadership bid https://www.timesofisrael.com/ex-pm-barak-said-to-have-discussed-labor-leadership-bid/ Sat, 06 May 2017 20:18:02 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1613660 Former party leader was reportedly interested in competing in July primaries if other candidates dropped out, but was rebuffed

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]]> Labor MK chastised by Likud duo for sleeveless outfit https://www.timesofisrael.com/labor-mk-chastised-by-likud-duo-for-sleeveless-outfit/ Wed, 08 Mar 2017 14:28:18 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1575947 After rebuke, Stav Shaffir points to irony of being lectured on modesty by MK Oren Hazan, accused of pimping prostitutes

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]]> Knesset approves 2017-2018 budget in marathon session https://www.timesofisrael.com/knesset-approves-2017-2018-budget-in-marathon-session/ Wed, 21 Dec 2016 21:56:58 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com?p=1525768&preview_id=1525768 Biennial fiscal plan passes with 63 votes in favor and 50 against, after furious row over slashed ministerial funds

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]]> Knesset set to give final approval to 2017-2018 budget https://www.timesofisrael.com/knesset-set-to-give-final-approval-to-2017-2018-budget/ Wed, 21 Dec 2016 13:18:34 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1525117 Amid controversy over third-apartment taxation, municipal strike over slashed funds, coalition slated to okay two-year financial plan, boosting government stability

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]]> Knesset panel to study attire as guards called off policing skirts https://www.timesofisrael.com/knesset-panel-to-study-attire-as-guards-called-off-policing-skirts/ Wed, 14 Dec 2016 19:27:39 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1520398 House speaker meets with MKs, sides agree enforcement of dress rules will be relaxed so long as Knesset workers act with 'common sense'

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]]> MK strips in solidarity with miniskirt-clad Knesset aides https://www.timesofisrael.com/mk-strips-in-solidarity-with-miniskirt-clad-knesset-aides/ Wed, 14 Dec 2016 11:39:35 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1520074 Joining protest of female employees against dress code, Manuel Trajtenberg tries to enter the parliament in his undershirt

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]]> Netanyahu to testify in High Court on controversial gas deal https://www.timesofisrael.com/netanyahu-to-present-position-on-natural-gas-to-high-court/ Wed, 03 Feb 2016 14:24:54 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1333121 Drama in the courtroom as state makes unusual request for PM to defend government position on major energy agreement

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]]> Zionist Union petitions High Court over gas deal https://www.timesofisrael.com/zionist-union-petitions-high-court-over-gas-deal/ Mon, 11 Jan 2016 13:17:42 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1319255 Due to be heard next month, appeal says controversial agreement creates de-facto monopoly over strategic energy supply

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]]> Jerusalem mayor is richest pol; PM 4th https://www.timesofisrael.com/jlem-mayor-is-israels-richest-pol-pm-fourth/ Wed, 17 Jun 2015 22:27:20 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1200086 Nir Barkat's worth estimated at NIS 450 million ($117m) , Netanyahu has NIS 42 ($10.9m)

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