Moti Bassok

On its 64th birthday, Israel's population stands at 7.881 million; 75.3% of the population is Jewish and 20.6% is Arab.

But decision judged unlikely to stop summer protests over prices.

Corporate lobbyists to pressure MKs to vote it down.

Finance Minister Yuval Steinitz plans to submit a bill requiring that parents be compensated when forced to miss work due to school closures in wake of rocket fire.

Authoritys claim that Rabbi Yekutiel Abuhatzeira did not pay taxes on religious services he provided between 2003 and 2009.

PM slammed for declaring country in great shape minus Arabs, Haredim.

But does the muddle go beyond the change in measurement method?

In an exclusive holiday interview, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu blames 'monopolies and cartels' - and government - for the increases in food prices.

In 1970, the average Arab woman had 3.3 years of schooling; in 2010, that figure was 10.1, versus 13.1 for Jewish women.

Israeli Prime Minister holds a special press conference marking three years in power and lists his government's achievements in improving security and strengthening Israel's economy.

In a special press conference marking three years since taking office, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu lists his government's achievements in improving security and strengthening Israel's economy.

PM Benjamin Netanyahu touts achievements on economic, education and security fronts.

Responding to calls to lower taxes and increase spending, PM says those making such demands 'lack economic knowledge as well as responsibility,' at cabinet meeting marking three-year anniversary of formation of current Likud-led coalition.

Steinitz: Israelis prefer higher prices to a nuclear Iran.

The new Central Bureau of Statistics reported a surprising spike in unemployment in February, but the new collection methods might have made the new numbers look more drastic than they are.

But praises treasury's handling of global economic crisis.

Bank of Israel report cites lack of state involvement, heterogeneous population growth for the disparity; study also indicates growing gap between educated, uneducated.

Finance Ministry oversight gives civilians access to details of defense budget for first time in Israel's history.

There are no official stats, but estimates run from 10% to 25% of GDP.

Moves include increased property tax on rarely occupied "ghost apartments," fines on developers who delay housing construction, and funds for housing construction in Arab towns.

PM says accepting the Trajtenberg committee recommendations will 'lower cost of living' in Israel and allow the government to 'deal with housing prices.'

Committee led by Prof. Manuel Trajtenberg was charged with finding ways to reduce Israel's high cost of living, especially for the middle class.

Since 2007, goods and services became more expensive, while the middle class's real income remained steady, according to a Bank of Israel report.

Municipality publishes tender for construction of about 1,000 residential units for young families in the Kiryat Hayovel neighborhood, instead of 53 luxury villas.

Finance Minister also directs his staff to consider financial assistance to private-sector employees who had to stay home for the same reason.