A demonstration in Jerusalem against the controversial pilot phosphate mining project outside Arad (Photo: NoBarir)

Khenin: The government must prove that it prefers the health of citizens over the profits of phosphate tycoons

Following a thorough consultation with an American environmental health expert, Health Minister Yael German is opposing a plan for a controversial pilot phosphate mining project outside Arad. MK Dov Khenin (Hadash) applauded German’s decision to oppose the construction of the pilot phosphate mine. “The ball is now in the court of Interior Minister Gideon Sa’ar,”…

Adi organ donor card (Photo: Adi)

Meeting held in Knesset to encourage organ donation

A meeting was held in the Knesset to encourage organ donations among the Arab-Palestinian national minority in Israel.  The event was attended by Arab leaders, including mayors and heads of local authorities, transplant surgeons and Dr. Bishara Bisharat, director of the English Hospital in Nazareth. It was initiated by the Israel Transplant Center. MK Dr.…

Nurses’ strike ends with ‘historic deal’

After 17 days, the Treasury and the Nurses’ Union have formulated a new wage deal meant to end the nurses’ nationwide strike. The nurses resumed their duties Thursday morning. After a seven-hour, overnight hearing at the Labor Court, the parties signed an agreement meant to increase that nurses wages by 14% over the next four…