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Palestinians demonstrate against Israel's new death penalty law for Palestinians convicted of deadly acts of terror in Nablus, West Bank, March 31, 2026. (AP/Majdi Mohammed)
April 2, 2026, 2:14 am
West Bank Palestinians protest, go on strike against new death penalty law
Strike called by PA sees shops shut, universities closed as critics decry law mandating death penalty for Palestinians convicted of deadly terrorism as unjust
By Nurit Yohanan and Agencies
Huge crowds gather in and around Tel Aviv's Hostages Square calling for a deal for the release of the hostages held by Hamas in Gaza, August 17, 2025. (Efrat Safran / Pro-Democracy Protest Movement)
August 18, 2025, 10:33 pm
Hostage families call for another nationwide day of protests on Sunday
After 1 million took part in day of civil disobedience, families urge ‘intensification of the struggle’ for captives’ release and end of war in face of imminent IDF offensive
By ToI Staff
Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara attends the swearing-in ceremony of Justice Isaac Amit as president of the Supreme Court, at the President's Residence in Jerusalem, February 13, 2025. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
March 11, 2025, 4:54 am
Heads of 10 Israeli colleges: Attempt to fire AG ‘a call to dismantle the rule of law’
Educators join university presidents’ warnings, say they will launch major protest effort if government moves ahead with dismissal
By ToI Staff
Attorney-General Gali Baharav Miara (center) and Justice Minister Yariv Levin at a farewell ceremony for retiring acting Supreme Court President Uzi Vogelman, at the Supreme Court in Jerusalem on October 1, 2024. (Oren Ben Hakoon/POOL)
March 9, 2025, 2:20 pm
Universities threaten to strike if AG fired: ‘Unprecedented danger to rule of law’
University presidents say Baharav-Miara is ‘guardian against potential harm by government of citizens’ rights’; Kisch: They’re ‘confused,’ AG obstructing elected government’s work
By ToI Staff
The Hostages and Missing Families Forum created a 'Bring Them Home Now' Christmas ornament to bring attention to the hostages still held in Gaza by Hamas terrorists since October 7, 2023. (Courtesy)
January 10, 2024, 7:09 pm
Israeli firms and organizations to hold 100-minute Gaza hostage strike on Sunday
Workplaces, including clothing shops, shopping malls and food manufacturers will come to a standstill in solidarity with the families of the hostages held in Gaza since Oct. 7
By Sharon Wrobel
Striking writers take part in a rally in front of Paramount Pictures studio, Tuesday, May 2, 2023, in Los Angeles. A tentative deal was reached, Sunday, September 24, 2023, to end Hollywood’s writers strike after nearly five months. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, File)
September 25, 2023, 11:43 pm
Writers’ union reaches tentative deal with Hollywood studios to end historic strike
Agreements still need to be approved before five-month long strike ends; details of the agreement have not been released; actors remain on picket lines
By ANDREW DALTON
Doctors demonstrate against the judicial overhaul in Tel Aviv on July 18, 2023. (Jack Guez/AFP)
August 7, 2023, 7:46 pm
Doctors warn they won’t show up for work if government scorns a High Court ruling
‘White Coats’ protest group says that a government that doesn’t abide by court decisions is a ‘criminal dictatorship’
By ToI Staff
This photograph taken on June 27, 2023, shows the logo of French weekly newspaper Le Journal du Dimanche (JDD) on the entrance facade of the Lagardere News building in Paris.(Martin Lelievre/AFP, File)
August 1, 2023, 6:38 pm
Strike at major French newspaper ends as far-right editor enters position
Journal du Dimanche staff end month-long strike with deal handing support to employees who leave the paper due to appointment of Geoffroy Lejeune, who has a history of antisemitism
By AFP
Interior and Health Minister Moshe Arbel arrives at the weekly cabinet meeting at the Prime Minister's Office in Jerusalem on May 7, 2023. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
July 25, 2023, 6:18 pm
Labor court orders doctors back to work after day-long strike to protest overhaul
IMA says it disagrees with decision but will honor it after Health Minister Arbel requests injunction to end wildcat action; more strikes threatened
By Renee Ghert-Zand and ToI Staff
Doctors demonstrate against the judicial overhaul in Tel Aviv on July 18, 2023. (Jack Guez/AFP)
July 24, 2023, 11:36 pm
Medical Association announces 24-hour general strike Tuesday in healthcare system
Hospitals and clinics in Jerusalem will not be affected, and emergency and critical care services will function as scheduled; Health Ministry weighs asking for injunction
By Renee Ghert-Zand
Medical staff protest against the judicial overhaul in Tel Aviv, during a two-hour strike in hospitals around Israel, July 19, 2023. (Avshalom Sassoni/Flash90)
July 19, 2023, 12:26 pm
Hospital staff stage 2-hour strike against overhaul bill, warn of wider action
Doctors rally nationwide, but urgent services unaffected; ex-chair of Medical Association warns of ‘full strike’ in healthcare system if judiciary-curbing legislation advances
By Michael Bachner
Doctors demonstrate against the judicial overhaul in Tel Aviv on July 18, 2023. (Jack Guez/AFP)
July 18, 2023, 6:07 pm
Israel Medical Association announces 2-hour ‘warning strike’ for Wednesday morning
Medical residents’ organization, nurses’ group, and IDF Medical Corps reserves join in call to take major steps to oppose government’s judicial legislation
By Renee Ghert-Zand
SAG-AFTRA president Fran Drescher, center, Ben Whitehair, left, and Joely Fisher attend a press conference announcing a strike by The Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists on Thursday, July, 13, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
July 14, 2023, 12:18 pm
Actors to join screenwriters’ strike, effectively shutting down Hollywood
Stars likely to be seen on the picket lines as writers and actors strike together for the first time since a 1960 walkout led by Ronald Reagan
By ANDREW DALTON
View of a pile of garbage in Tel Aviv on May 16, 2023 amid a municipal strike (Avshalom Sassoni/Flash90)
May 18, 2023, 6:16 pm
Strike ends, but municipalities vow legal action on plan to redistribute local taxes
Local leaders say they are preparing to challenge program in court once it passes into law while ‘transferring the fight so it focuses on government, not harming residents’
By ToI Staff
Hizky Sivak of the Emek Hefer Regional Council is taken out by Knesset guards from a Finance Committee meeting and a vote on the Arnona Fund at the Knesset in Jerusalem, on May 15, 2023. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
May 15, 2023, 4:41 pm
Lawmakers scuffle in Knesset over municipal tax plan as Arab communities join strike
Smotrich looking to compel cities to end strike that has shuttered schools and services in dozens of towns; Labor MK threatens to go to court, says move discriminates against Arabs
By ToI Staff
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