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Culture and Sports Minister Miki Zohar at the opening of the Israeli Cartoon Museum in the city of Holon, central Israel, February 10, 2026. (Avshalom Sassoni/Flash90)
May 25, 2026, 11:26 pm
Culture minister interrogated by police for 3rd time in labor federation graft probe
Miki Zohar suspected of taking a bribe from an insurance agent who exploited his connections to secure jobs in government-owned corporations and local authorities
By Charlie Summers
Culture and Sports Minister Miki Zohar attends a plenum session at the assembly hall of the Knesset, in Jerusalem, November 26, 2025. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
April 19, 2026, 9:22 pm
Culture Minister Miki Zohar questioned for 11 hours in Histadrut corruption probe
Zohar is the latest member of prime minister’s Likud party to be interrogated as police trace alleged bribery network linking labor union, municipalities and government
By Charlie Summers
Israelis at the Azrieli shopping mall in Givatayim near Tel Aviv, where stores reopened after staying closed for a few days following the outbreak of the ongoing US-Israel war on Iran, March 6, 2026. (Miriam Alster/FLASH90)
March 30, 2026, 2:04 pm
As Knesset moves to pay workers furloughed by war, some who returned under fire are passed over
Plan offers clarity on partial compensation offered, but is criticized for leaving out earners who clocked in when restrictions were eased, while state workers will all get full wages
By Sharon Wrobel
General view of the Lahav 433 Police Unit headquarters in the city of Lod on March 31, 2025. (Jonathan Shaul/ Flash90)
November 17, 2025, 10:27 pm
Man who testified in Histadrut corruption probe dies by suicide
Contractor linked to labor union chief found dead in Ben Shemen Forest, days after answering police investigators’ questions
By Charlie Summers and ToI Staff
Histadrut chairman Arnon Bar-David speaks at a press conference at the Finance Ministry in Jerusalem, June 23, 2025. (Ben Hakoon/FLASH90)
November 11, 2025, 7:06 pm
Histadrut chief reportedly sought to have his wife installed on board of bank
CEO of Bank Mizrahi Tefahot questioned by police amid suspicions that Arnon Bar-David and other union officials tried to influence appointments to Bank Yahav board
By ToI Staff
Histadrut chairman Arnon Bar-David speaks at a press conference at the Finance Ministry in Jerusalem, June 23, 2025. (Ben Hakoon/FLASH90)
November 10, 2025, 4:23 pm
Histadrut chief Bar-David’s detention extended until Thursday in corruption probe
Judge says in decision that labor federation operated ‘like a private business’; police representative says Bar-David admitted to taking cash from insurance agent as a loan
By Charlie Summers and ToI Staff
Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar speaks during a ceremony at the Foreign Ministry in Jerusalem, September 15, 2025. (Olivier Fitoussi/POOL)
November 4, 2025, 10:46 am
Investigation of sweeping Histadrut corruption case extends to Likud ministers
Ministers of foreign affairs, culture, justice among those expected to be questioned as police trace alleged bribery network linking labor union, municipalities, and government
By ToI Staff
Histadrut labor federation chief Arnon Bar-David visiting Kiryat Shmona, June 27, 2024. (Ayal Margolin/Flash90)
November 3, 2025, 11:36 am
Histadrut chief, other senior labor officials detained in massive corruption probe
Police raid labor union’s offices, apprehend chairman Arnon Bar-David; investigation spanned two years, involves suspicion of bribery, fraud, money laundering; 350 to be questioned
By Sharon Wrobel and ToI Staff
Histadrut labor union chairman Arnon Bar-David (middle) meets with senior representatives of the business sector and representatives of the families of hostages, August 11, 2025. (Courtesy)
August 11, 2025, 10:05 pm
Histadrut labor union won’t join Aug. 17 general strike; tech firms, Bar Association will
Strike urged by hostage families in protest of Gaza City takeover plan won’t help end war, Histadrut argues, though it will support employees who want to take part in rally
By Sharon Wrobel and ToI Staff
Family members of hostages and those slain on October 7 hold a press conference in Tel Aviv on August 10, 2025. (Screenshot/Facebook)
August 10, 2025, 2:28 pm
Families of hostages call for general strike next week over government’s war plan
October Council lobby group says aim is to prevent both the deaths of hostages held in Gaza and of the soldiers fighting there; labor federation won’t join action set for August 17
By Charlie Summers and Sam Sokol
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, flanked by Business Sector Presidium chair Dubi Amitai (left) and Histadrut Labor Federation chief Arnon Bar-David (right), attends a press conference at the Ministry of Finance in Jerusalem, June 23, 2025. (Oren Ben Hakoon/FLASH90)
June 24, 2025, 1:08 am
Government readies compensation package for businesses hurt by Iran conflict
Economic cost of campaign against Iran stands at $1.2 billion, says Tax Authority chief; finance minister says Israel received ‘divine help’ in both military and economic affairs
By Sam Sokol
Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar at a state ceremony marking the Hebrew anniversary of the Hamas October 7 attack, at Mount Herzl military cemetery in Jerusalem on October 27, 2024. (Chaim Goldberg/ FLASH90)
March 21, 2025, 5:47 pm
Setting up standoff, High Court issues temporary order against dismissing Shin Bet chief
In wake of ruling, AG tells Netanyahu he’s prohibited from even interviewing new candidates, says could be a conflict of interest; PM says government will decide who heads Shin Bet
By Jeremy Sharon, Shira Silkoff and ToI Staff
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu makes a video statement after the bodies of six hostages were recovered from Gaza, September 1, 2024. (screenshot: used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law)
September 2, 2024, 5:13 pm
Netanyahu said to claim general strike a show of ‘support’ for Sinwar and Hamas
In cabinet meeting, premier insists issue of Israeli presence on Gaza-Egypt border ‘existential,’ while vowing to ‘exact a price’ from terror group for murder of six hostages in Gaza
By ToI Staff
Protesters calling for a hostages-for-ceasefire deal at Hakfar Hayarok Junction near Ramat Hasharon, in central Israel, September 2, 2024. (Hillel Maeir/Flash90)
September 2, 2024, 4:18 pm
Court shuts down Histadrut strike, accepting government claim it was political
Union boss says he’ll respect ruling, but doesn’t regret move; MKs urge class action suit; some activists protest against strike demanding truce-hostage deal, saying it aids Hamas
By Sam Sokol and ToI Staff
Protesters demanding a hostage release deal block traffic at a junction next to the city of Ramat Hasharon, September 2, 2024. (Hillel Maeir/Flash90)
September 2, 2024, 12:04 pm
Striking unions join protest as thousands take to streets for hostage deal
Banks, malls, government offices shuttered, major intersections blocked ahead of main protests later Monday; court rules strike is political in nature and must end at 2:30 p.m.
By ToI Staff
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