Israel’s academic year began deep in crisis last month as faculty members at universities throughout the country went on strike in pursuit of a 20-percent pay raise.
But university leaders rescinded their threat to keep the campuses closed to protest government delays in honoring a commitment to provide an extra $75-million in support this year. In a compromise with the government, the presidents accepted an infusion of $55-million instead.
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