The decision to return to the strike was made after Finance Ministry officials told the union that they could not offer a starting salary for teachers higher than NIS 8,600.

Finland and Sweden's bids for NATO membership in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine have previously faced opposition from Turkey.

North Korea, which has been conducting regular missile tests this year, repeated its assertion that such drills were preparation for war aimed at overthrowing it.

Iran and the United States will communicate indirectly through Qatar about the revival of 2015 nuclear deal

According to the Health Ministry, 11,438 tested positive for the virus on Sunday, 68,000 during the past seven days.

Among the most beautiful mosaics discovered in Israel, the Lod Mosaic with its fantastical motifs of wild animals and marine scenes was first excavated in 1996.

The drugs, worth about NIS 3 million, and the suspects were transferred for further investigation.

Abu Obeida added that the terrorist movement would release "confirmation" of the claim "in the coming hours."