-Histadrut, officially the General Organization of Workers in [Israel](/wiki/israel), emerged as a powerful [Labor Union](/wiki/labor-union) during the Yishuv period. Founded in 1920, its initial aims included organizing Jewish labor and establishing a [Socialist](/wiki/socialism) economy. It played a pivotal role in pre-state nation-building, not only as a union but also by establishing enterprises, cooperative settlements, and social services like [Kupat Holim Clalit](/wiki/health-fund) (a major [Health Care](/wiki/health-care) provider). Histadrut's economic arm, Hevrat HaOvdim, became a significant force, encompassing industries, agricultural cooperatives, and banks. After the establishment of the state, its influence evolved, but it continues to represent workers' interests and play a role in [Industrial Relations](/wiki/industrial-relations).
+Histadrut, officially the General Organization of Workers in [Israel](/wiki/israel), emerged as a powerful [Labor Union](/wiki/labor-union) during the Yishuv period. Founded in 1920, its initial aims included organizing Jewish labor and establishing a [Socialist](/wiki/socialism) economy. While primarily focused on Jewish labor, its policies and actions also impacted the [Palestinian](/wiki/palestinians) Arab workforce, leading to complex and often contentious interactions. It played a pivotal role in pre-state nation-building, not only as a union but also by establishing enterprises, cooperative settlements, and social services like [Kupat Holim Clalit](/wiki/health-fund) (a major [Health Care](/wiki/health-care) provider). Histadrut's economic arm, Hevrat HaOvdim, became a significant force, encompassing industries, agricultural cooperatives, and banks. After the establishment of the state, its influence evolved, but it continues to represent workers' interests and play a role in [Industrial Relations](/wiki/industrial-relations).