Anat Siman-Tov
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Anat Siman-Tov, translated into English and compared across sources. 28 recent stories.
Night Closures Set on Main Road to Ben Gurion Airport
The Israel Airports Authority announced nightly closures on Road 40 near Ben Gurion Airport from Thursday through Sunday, June 28. The shutdowns, between 11:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m…
Europe's Cheapest and Most Expensive Destinations for Travelers
Eurostat data shows wide cost-of-living gaps across Europe, with Iceland and Switzerland the most expensive and several Balkan and eastern countries the cheapest. The article says…
Online Super-Pharm Shoppers Say Defective Goods and Delayed Refunds Leave Them Stranded
A Hebrew consumer report says Super-Pharm’s online marketplace often leaves buyers stuck with defective or missing products. It cites multiple cases from December 2025 through Apr…
Electricity Authority blames five-year billing failure for NIS 65 million shortfall at Israel Electric Corporation
Israel’s Electricity Authority says a five-year billing failure at Israel Electric Corporation caused about NIS 65 million in unpaid charges from solar-rooftop owners. It proposes…
Hotels and Travel Deals Race to Fill Summer Rooms as Families Look to Sukkot
Israeli hotel chains are offering steep summer discounts and perks to fill rooms, but many deals come with restrictions. At the same time, families are increasingly eyeing Sukkot…
Brown Hotels expands into Germany with six-hotel deal
Brown Hotels is entering Germany for the first time through a package of six hotels in major cities. The deals include the purchase and planned reopening of the Excelsior Hotel Be…
Zara’s Israeli Prices Are Far Higher Than in Europe, Even During Sales
A comparison of Zara prices in Israel and Europe found Israeli prices are often 90% higher, even after sales. The article says many shoppers now use foreign websites and shipping…
Israel’s Low-Cost Basket Claims Big Sales and Market Impact
Nir Barkat said Israel’s Low-Cost Basket, launched with Carrefour about two months ago, has boosted sales, expanded Carrefour’s customer base, and helped push down prices across t…
flydubai to Boost Tel Aviv-Dubai Flights to 10 Daily Starting June 27
flydubai will expand Tel Aviv-Dubai service to about 10 daily flights from June 27. The increase comes as demand stays strong and Israeli carriers remain barred from flying to Dub…
Israeli Travelers Buy More Flight-Cancellation Insurance Amid Uncertainty
Israeli travelers are booking vacations earlier and buying more flight-cancellation insurance amid security and economic uncertainty. Trip Guaranty said purchases are up sharply…
Why Japan Has Become a Favorite Destination for Israelis
Japan has become one of the most attractive destinations for Israelis, driven by its cleanliness, safety, precision and advanced transport. The article highlights Tokyo, Kyoto and…
Israel Shortens Point Expiration for Minor Traffic Offenses, Toughens Penalties for Dangerous Driving
Israel’s Knesset Economic Committee approved sweeping changes to the traffic points system. Minor violations will lose points faster, while dangerous offenses such as running red…
Big Glilot keeps operating on Shabbat as court weighs enforcement order
Big Glilot in Ramat HaSharon is still open on Shabbat despite an Interior Ministry demand to enforce the municipal bylaw. No fines have been issued, and a court hearing on a petit…
Decision on Canceling 100,000 Summer Flight Tickets Delayed as Ben Gurion Parking Crisis Continues
Israel has delayed a decision on canceling about 100,000 summer flight tickets while trying to solve a severe parking shortage at Ben Gurion Airport. Officials say no cancellation…
Luxury Yacht-Shaped Hotel Opens in Herzliya Marina
Fattal has opened The Yacht, a luxury hotel in Herzliya Marina designed to look like a giant yacht. Midweek rates start at 1,785 shekels for two with breakfast, or 1,607 shekels f…
After Losing Fly Card, Is Max at Risk of Losing Shufersal Club Too?
Cal may be forced to give up Shufersal’s customer club as the Competition Authority reviews its sale. The move would come after Cal already lost El Al’s Fly Card to Isracard and c…
Ben Gurion Terminal 1 to Reopen, Potentially Easing Crowds and Prices
Transport Minister Miri Regev has ordered Ben Gurion Airport’s Terminal 1 to reopen by July 1, or sooner, for the summer travel season. The move is expected to ease congestion at…
Over 1,000 Dunams of Watermelons Destroyed as Season Begins Amid Virus Outbreak
More than 1,000 dunams of watermelons have been destroyed across Israel, causing millions of shekels in losses. Growers say bad spring weather and a severe virus outbreak have hit…
Ben Gurion Airport parking relief plan to start Sunday, but summer disruptions still feared
Ben Gurion Airport will begin the first stage of a plane-removal plan on Sunday to ease severe parking congestion. Officials and airlines say more aircraft must be moved quickly…
Shooper's and Arkia Offer Larnaca Round-Trip Flights for 299 Shekels
Shufersal and Arkia are selling round-trip flights to Larnaca for 299 shekels on dozens of June and July dates. The offer is for Shufersal credit card holders and does not require…
Summer Shelf Wars Bring Dozens of New Foods and Snacks to Israeli Stores
Israeli food brands are launching a summer wave of new products in supermarkets, spanning ice cream, coffee, baked goods, snacks and frozen pizza. Several items are limited editio…
El Al Accuses Cal of Misleading Fly Card Holders Over New FlyAll Card
El Al has accused Cal of misleading Fly Card customers by promoting its new FlyAll credit card as if it were an upgrade. Cal denies the claim and says the card offers a simpler, m…
Special security assessment held at Ben Gurion Airport as tensions rise
Israel’s Transportation Ministry held a special assessment on Sunday evening over Ben Gurion Airport operations amid fears of an Iranian response. Flights are continuing normally…
Florida Man Accused of Buying Lego Sets for $4 to $5 by Swapping Barcodes at Walmart
A 33-year-old Florida man was arrested after police said he used swapped barcodes to buy expensive Lego sets at Walmart for $4 to $5 each. Investigators say the scheme lasted for…
Eilat Prices Surprising Travelers as Israelis Reconsider Summer Abroad
A C14 check found that a family summer vacation in Eilat can cost more than 20,000 shekels. Comparing August 2026 prices with December 2025 showed that early booking does not alwa…
TikTok and Instagram Are Driving Impulse Buying in Israel, New Survey Finds
Pamonim’s 2025 Economic Resilience Index says social media influencers are strongly shaping Israeli consumer behavior. It finds high levels of impulse buying, weaker budgeting, an…
More delays, few returns: Foreign airlines slowly reschedule flights to Ben Gurion
Several foreign airlines have announced return dates to Ben Gurion Airport in late June, while others are extending suspensions for weeks or months. Airlines and passengers are be…
Over 2.4 Million Summer Flight Tickets Could Be Canceled Over Aircraft Parking Shortage
Israel’s transport minister has asked Benjamin Netanyahu to urgently clear 30 aircraft from Ben Gurion Airport to prevent the cancellation of more than 2.4 million summer and holi…
