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Manuel Trajtenberg

People shop at a supermarket in Jerusalem, a day before the start of Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, September 10, 2026. (Rachel Alroey/Flash90)
September 15, 2026, 1:57 pm
Israelis are feeling economic anxiety. Why aren’t politicians talking about it?
Voters say they care about kitchen-table issues at a time of rising costs. But in the wake of Israel’s worst catastrophe, and amid political polarization, experts say the path to victory, as always, runs through matters of war and peace
By Ben Sales
Tech workers block street to protest judicial overhaul, in Tel Aviv, on January 24, 2023 (Tomer Neuberg/Flash90)
January 25, 2023, 12:32 pm
Hundreds of top economists warn judicial overhaul could ‘cripple’ economy
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
By ToI Staff
Yair Lapid (L) speaks with Tzipi Livni in the Knesset on December 3, 2014 (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
October 13, 2021, 12:58 pm
Tzipi Livni could join race to head Jewish Agency, potentially backed by Lapid
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
By Shalom Yerushalmi and Tal Schneider
Illustrative: Father holding his baby girl at home. (Wavebreakmedia; iStock by Getty Images)
November 7, 2019, 2:01 pm
Top economist says fathers must take parental leave, for the good of the country
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
By ToI Staff
View of a plenum session of the Knesset, July 2, 2018. (Flash90)
July 30, 2018, 4:46 pm
27 gone out of 120: Knesset sees record number of dropouts
Almost a quarter of lawmakers have given up their seats since being elected in 2015, and the number is likely to rise
By ToI Staff
Manuel Trajtenberg (R) presents Knesset Speaker Yuli Edelstein with his official resignation from parliament as a Zionist Union MK, October 1, 2017. (Knesset Speaker)
October 1, 2017, 12:06 pm
Zionist Union economist Trajtenberg quits Knesset
MK who was party’s hope to be finance minister will be replaced by Druze activist Salah Sa’ad; gives no reason for resignation
By Raoul Wootliff and Marissa Newman
Zionist Union MK Manuel Trajtenberg attends a conference organized by Israel Democracy Institute in Jerusalem on July 25, 2016. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
September 28, 2017, 10:13 pm
Zionist Union MK who was party’s pick for treasurer quits Knesset
Noted economist Manuel Trajtenberg says he will formulate new economic vision for country, since it’s ‘obvious’ Netanyahu’s tenure coming to ‘bitter end’
By Marissa Newman
Former prime minister Ehud Barak at a Memorial Day event at Tel Aviv's Rabin Square on April 30, 2017.(Shlomi Cohen/Flash90)
May 6, 2017, 11:18 pm
Ex-PM Barak said to have discussed Labor leadership bid
Former party leader was reportedly interested in competing in July primaries if other candidates dropped out, but was rebuffed
By Alexander Fulbright
MK Stav Shaffir (Zionist Union) addresses the Knesset on March 7, 2017. (Screen capture/YouTube)
March 8, 2017, 4:28 pm
Labor MK chastised by Likud duo for sleeveless outfit
After rebuke, Stav Shaffir points to irony of being lectured on modesty by MK Oren Hazan, accused of pimping prostitutes
By Jacob Magid
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Finance Minister Moshe Kahlon attend the Knesset vote on the 2017-18 state budget. on December 21, 2016. (Photo by Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
December 21, 2016, 11:56 pm
Knesset approves 2017-2018 budget in marathon session
Biennial fiscal plan passes with 63 votes in favor and 50 against, after furious row over slashed ministerial funds
By ToI Staff
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanayhu (center) and Finance Minister Moshe Kahlon (left) during a Knesset session on December 5, 2016. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
December 21, 2016, 3:18 pm
Knesset set to give final approval to 2017-2018 budget
Amid controversy over third-apartment taxation, municipal strike over slashed funds, coalition slated to okay two-year financial plan, boosting government stability
By Marissa Newman
Knesset staffers protest against the dress code in the Knesset, the Israeli Parliament in Jerusalem, December 14, 2016. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
December 14, 2016, 9:27 pm
Knesset panel to study attire as guards called off policing skirts
House speaker meets with MKs, sides agree enforcement of dress rules will be relaxed so long as Knesset workers act with ‘common sense’
By ToI Staff
Knesset staffers protest against the dress code in the Knesset, the Israeli Parliament in Jerusalem, December 14, 2016. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
December 14, 2016, 1:39 pm
MK strips in solidarity with miniskirt-clad Knesset aides
Joining protest of female employees against dress code, Manuel Trajtenberg tries to enter the parliament in his undershirt
By Raoul Wootliff
The Supreme Court in Jerusalem before the start of a discussion on the controversial agreement reached between the government and large energy companies over natural gas production, February 3, 2016. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
February 3, 2016, 4:24 pm
Netanyahu to testify in High Court on controversial gas deal
Drama in the courtroom as state makes unusual request for PM to defend government position on major energy agreement
By Raoul Wootliff
File: Israelis protest against a controversial agreement reached over the past few months between the government and large energy companies over natural gas production, in central Tel Aviv, on November 28, 2015. (Tomer Neuberg/Flash90)
January 11, 2016, 3:17 pm
Zionist Union petitions High Court over gas deal
Due to be heard next month, appeal says controversial agreement creates de-facto monopoly over strategic energy supply
By Sue Surkes
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