Daphni Leef, on speaking tour in the U.S., says social justice activists are gearing up for a new season of activity.

Manufacturers Association said companies facing higher costs for electricity, water, taxes, are limited in how much they can raise prices due to competition and the social protests against high food prices.

National Union of Israeli Students claims train shutdown could prevent tens of thousands of people from attending the protest taking place on September 3.

Finance Committee chairman Moshe Gafni said main purpose of the meeting was find out what the prime minister was planning, since theFinance Committee would most likely have to approve Netanyahu's proposals.

Daphni Leef, on speaking tour in the U.S., says social justice activists are gearing up for a new season of activity.

Manufacturers Association said companies facing higher costs for electricity, water, taxes, are limited in how much they can raise prices due to competition and the social protests against high food prices.

National Union of Israeli Students claims train shutdown could prevent tens of thousands of people from attending the protest taking place on September 3.

Finance Committee chairman Moshe Gafni said main purpose of the meeting was find out what the prime minister was planning, since theFinance Committee would most likely have to approve Netanyahu's proposals.