The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/orna-barbivai/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Thu, 11 Jun 2026 06:14:39 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Orna Barbivai | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/orna-barbivai/ 32 32 Two arrested for allegedly shooting at anti-government protesters with airsoft gun https://www.timesofisrael.com/two-arrested-for-allegedly-shooting-at-anti-government-protesters-with-airsoft-gun/ Sun, 03 May 2026 09:47:51 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3815177 Suspects said to have fired from car as they circled Beersheba rally, hitting participants but causing no injuries; in Tel Aviv, protesters demand Oct. 7 state commission of inquiry

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]]> Calling for fresh blood and liberalism, MK Barbivai launches Tel Aviv mayor campaign https://www.timesofisrael.com/calling-for-fresh-blood-and-liberalism-mk-barbivai-launches-tel-aviv-mayor-campaign/ Wed, 21 Jun 2023 20:57:53 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3037996 Yesh Atid lawmaker fronts party's most prominent effort to establish deeper foothold in local authorities, vying with four others to challenge 25-year incumbent Ron Huldai

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]]> Yesh Atid MK Orna Barbivai to challenge veteran mayor Ron Huldai in Tel Aviv race https://www.timesofisrael.com/yesh-atid-mk-orna-barbivai-to-challenge-veteran-mayor-ron-huldai-in-tel-aviv-race/ Tue, 20 Jun 2023 11:29:12 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3036780 Backed by opposition leader Yair Lapid and planning to quit Knesset in August, Barbivai is the most high-profile challenger to the 25-year incumbent in the October election

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]]> Bill to shield Netanyahu from recusal cleared for plenum vote after fiery debate https://www.timesofisrael.com/bill-to-shield-netanyahu-from-recusal-cleared-for-plenum-vote-after-fiery-debate/ Mon, 13 Mar 2023 09:33:03 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2972708&preview=true&preview_id=2972708 Special Knesset panel advances bid to prevent PM being forced aside over conflict of interest; opposition says bill would place PM 'above the law'; 1st reading set for later Monday

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]]> Netanyahu presents new government’s agenda; Lapid: ‘Try not to destroy the country’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/netanyahu-presents-new-governments-agenda-lapid-try-not-to-destroy-the-country/ Thu, 29 Dec 2022 12:11:02 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2911680 Several MKs from incoming opposition ejected from plenum for heckling as incoming PM outlines plans ahead of swear-in; thousands protest outside Knesset against hardline coalition

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]]> Deputy AG: Despite amendments, Ben Gvir’s policing bill grants unbalanced powers https://www.timesofisrael.com/deputy-ag-despite-amendments-ben-gvirs-policing-bill-grants-unbalanced-powers/ Mon, 19 Dec 2022 10:30:40 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2902577 New draft of legislation to advance to Knesset vote, but still makes police force subordinate to government, and police commissioner subordinate to national security minister

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]]> Thousands march for climate change reform in Tel Aviv ahead of UN conference https://www.timesofisrael.com/thousands-march-for-climate-change-reform-in-tel-aviv-ahead-of-un-conference/ Fri, 28 Oct 2022 11:25:17 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2861677 Estimated 15,000 people, including MKs, attend demonstration calling for action on climate change ahead of COP27 conference; march only 'finishes at the ballot box,' says organizer

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]]> Medical residents rescind resignation threat as Lapid intervenes to shorten shifts https://www.timesofisrael.com/medical-residents-end-resignation-threat-as-lapid-intervenes-to-shorten-shifts/ Mon, 12 Sep 2022 20:58:00 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2835454 PM mediates deal to prepare to reduce shifts to 16 hours in outlying areas, though all hospitals can go ahead now if they can manage the shorter hours

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]]> Medical residents delay threatened resignations: Negotiators making ‘serious effort’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/medical-residents-delay-threatened-resignations-negotiators-making-serious-effort/ Mon, 12 Sep 2022 08:23:53 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2834843 For 2nd time in week, move postponed as talks to shorten 26-hour shifts continue; health minister: Treasury's approach is 'totally destructive to Israeli society'

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]]> Facing threats, medical residents at Rambam hospital withdraw resignation letters https://www.timesofisrael.com/facing-threats-medical-residents-at-rambam-hospital-withdraw-resignation-letters/ Thu, 01 Sep 2022 05:06:05 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2828441&preview=true&preview_id=2828441 Medical center director warned residents they would be fired if they didn't retract move to quit in protest of 26-hour shifts

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]]> Hospital chief warns medical residents he’ll fire them for threatening to resign https://www.timesofisrael.com/hospital-chief-warns-medical-residents-hell-fire-them-for-threatening-to-resign/ Sun, 28 Aug 2022 17:20:30 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2825954 Rambam Medical Center director reportedly tells residents they have two days to retract resignation letters signed in protest of 26-hour shifts, or he'll boot them out himself

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]]> Plan to slash medical residents’ 26-hour shifts delayed until September 2023 https://www.timesofisrael.com/plan-to-slash-medical-interns-shift-delayed-until-2023/ Sun, 31 Jul 2022 14:09:18 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2808846 Burden of 26-hour shifts drove thousands of trainee doctors to threaten resignation last year; promised change to 18 hours was never implemented

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]]> Government agrees to limit rise in bread prices, end price controls by April 2023 https://www.timesofisrael.com/government-agrees-to-limit-rise-in-bread-prices-end-price-controls-by-april-2023/ Tue, 26 Jul 2022 05:21:25 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2805782 Under deal hammered out with Economy Ministry, price of common dark bread will be raised about 5% at first, then again in December; price controls to be ended in 2023

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]]> Major supermarkets freeze bread price hike, as government scrambles for solution https://www.timesofisrael.com/major-supermarkets-freeze-bread-price-hike-as-govt-scrambles-for-solution/ Fri, 15 Jul 2022 14:29:28 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2799605 Lapid to hold 'urgent' meeting to develop strategy to deal with planned 20% rise in the cost of bread products

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]]> Government announces 20% rise in price of regulated bread https://www.timesofisrael.com/government-announces-20-rise-in-price-of-regulated-bread/ Wed, 13 Jul 2022 19:34:01 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2798319 Affected products include sliced and unsliced white and dark loaves, challah; economy minister vows to lower prices once cost of raw materials goes down

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