Notices of the work stoppage were posted on embassy and consulate websites worldwide (Photo: The Embassy of Israel to the United States)

Israel’s diplomats go on strike

Workers at the Foreign Ministry initiated a harsh new round of labor sanctions, potentially jeopardizing visits of foreign dignitaries and planned trips abroad by Israeli officials. The strike, which has also temporarily suspended all consular services to Israelis abroad, came after months-long talks with the Finance Ministry broke down earlier in the week. If no…