The decision to return to the strike was made after Finance Ministry officials told the union that they could not offer a starting salary for teachers higher than NIS 8,600.

According to the Health Ministry, 11,438 tested positive for the virus on Sunday, 68,000 during the past seven days.

The family of the Military Intelligence officer who was found dead in his cell has accused the military of killing their son.

Only an authentic unity government can provide Israel with a stable workable government. Unfortunately, as long as Netanyahu is leader of the Likud that is not possible.

Finland and Sweden's bids for NATO membership in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine have previously faced opposition from Turkey.

Ambulances were sent from the nearby cities of Ibague and Melgar to help the injured, who have overwhelmed El Espinal's hospital.

IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Aviv Kohavi is said to be opposed to a deal while Defense Minister Benny Gantz is in favor of one.

North Korea, which has been conducting regular missile tests this year, repeated its assertion that such drills were preparation for war aimed at overthrowing it.