Histadrut

Histadrut corruption probe: Judge blocks extension of restrictions on union chairman

Arnon Bar-David, the longtime chairman of Israel’s largest labor federation, became the central figure in a sweeping corruption investigation that came to light in November. 

Arnon Ben Dor, Chairman of the Histadrut, visits in the Northern Israeli town of Kiryat Shmona., June 27, 2024.
Arnon Ben Dor, Chairman of the Histadrut, visits in the Northern Israeli town of Kiryat Shmona., June 27, 2024.

Connecting the dots: The deep state is not hidden, it runs Israel - opinion

Lawyers and police investigators arrive for a court hearing in a major corruption case involving senior officials from the Histadrut at the Rishon Lezion Magistrate's Court November 3, 2025

Israeli labor federation chief Arnon Bar-David suspended for further 90 days amid corruption case

Israeli police and border guard officers deploy at Ben Gurion Airport on July 6, 2011 as part of preparations for the arrival of a "Pro-Palestinian Fly-In", organised by European and North American activists to travel en masse to the West Bank.

Senior local authority official detained at Ben-Gurion Airport amid Histadrut corruption probe


Labor federation head throws support behind hostage family march to Jerusalem

Protest organizations and the family members of hostages have been calling on Bar-David to call for a general strike that would shut down Israel's economy.

"Marching for a Deal - until they return, we are all hostages". Families of the hostages and supporters head for Jerusalem.

Hundreds of freelancers come together in event to mark partnership with Bank Hapoalim

According to the federation, the purpose of the partnership was to grant freelancers and small business guidance and various benefits without payment for two years. 

 Heads of Freelancers Forum, CEO of Bank Hapoalim, Histadrut labor federation, and Deputy CEO of Bank Hapoalim  at the event in April.

Israel's labor union head attacks Netanyahu, vows to protest against gov't

Bar-David also promised that the Histadrut would join protests and demonstrations against the current government, sparking concern over a potential strike across Israel's work sector.

 Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a press conference at the Ministry of Defense, in Tel Aviv on January 18, 2024

Decline in safety violations on construction sites in 2023

More missiles and public involvement mean fewer accidents.

 Training at a construction site.

Health fund psychologists, private therapists to get government grants

The huge numbers of traumatized Israelis who were wounded, lost loved ones, homes, and businesses on October 7 need emotional support and therapy.

 People gather and light candles to remember the victims who were murdered by Hamas militants at Dizengoff Square in Tel Aviv, October 17, 2023.

Doctors call for total labor, medical strike over judicial reform crisis

The White Coats organization called on doctors and the Histadrut to go on strike and shut down the economy should Netanyahu not obey the rulings of Israel's High Court.

 MED STUDENTS demonstrate in Tel Aviv in support of doctors, interns and residents who resigned in protest of 26-hour-shifts and heavy workload in hospitals, October 17, 2021

Herzog meets Netanyahu, Lapid, Gantz in compromise efforts

Likud rejects Histadrut compromise proposal on reasonableness bill; Gantz to Netanyahu – compromise bill will survive next Knesset.

 Benjamin Netanyahu (L) is seen having received the mandate to form a new government from Israeli President Isaac Herzog, at the President's Residence in Jerusalem, on November 13, 2022.

Israel's finance minister threatened businesses against joining protests - report

The allegations have ignited a heated debate about the integrity of the country's business and political landscape.

 Head of the Religious Zionist Party MK Bezalel Smotrich  gives a press statement at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, on May 26, 2021.

Likud union leader confirms: Netanyahu helped plan judicial reform strike

Israel Airport Authority union chief Pinchas Idan has stated that the strike was held with the knowledge and support of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

 Travelers look at a monitor displaying delayed flights after take-offs were suspended as part of nationwide protests against the government's judicial overhaul plan at Ben Gurion International Airport in Lod, Israel March 27, 2023

Histadrut coordinated nationwide strike with PM's office - coalition member

Netanyahu's spokesperson Yonatan Urich reportedly urged the Histadrut to launch the strike to give Netanyahu a reason to stop the legislation.

 Arnon Bar-David, Chairman of the Histadrut, speaks at a press conference attended by heads from the Israeli commerce sector attend a press conference at the Histadrut Union in Tel Aviv on March 27, 2023