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Be'er Sheva Leads Major Israeli Cities in High School Graduation Rates

Be'er Sheva's education system ranks among Israel's top major cities with a 91% high school matriculation rate for the 2024-2025 school year, its third consecutive year of leaders…

Tech5h ago

Or Yehuda Hosts National Conference on AI and Educational Leadership

Or Yehuda hosted a national conference for local education leaders on artificial intelligence and leadership, exploring the balance between technology and human values. Discussion…

Security5h ago·7 outlets

Israel-Russia Tensions Escalate Over Antisemitic Online Campaign Claims

Russia's Foreign Ministry has rejected Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's accusations that Moscow is behind an antisemitic online campaign against Israel, calling the claims base…

Health6h ago·9 outlets

Recall Issued for Beit Yehuda Fruit Compote Over Potential Polymer Particles

G. Williford International is voluntarily recalling Beit Yehuda "Light Fruit Compote" due to concerns of polymer particles in the product. The recall affects items expiring May 2…

Economy6h ago

Israel Considers Shifting Insurance Agent Commissions to Direct Client Payments

Israel is considering a reform to shift insurance agent commissions, totaling NIS 13.2 billion annually, from institutional payers to direct client payments. The Ministry of Finan…

Security7h ago

Israeli Company Recalls Fruit Compote Over Foreign Particle Fears

G. Willie Food International Ltd. is voluntarily recalling its "Beit Yehuda" light fruit compote due to fears of foreign particles. The company discovered a potential issue with p…

Culture7h ago

Jiser Al-Zarqa Achieves Educational Milestone with 70% Bagrut Eligibility Rate

Jiser Al-Zarqa has seen its "Bagrut" matriculation certificate eligibility rate climb to 68.9% for the 2024-2025 academic year, a significant educational advancement. This increas…

Sports7h ago

Hapoel Katamon Jerusalem Dominates League Play with 4-1 Victory

League leaders Hapoel Katamon Jerusalem defeated Hapoel Tel Aviv 4-1 on Thursday, October 26th, to maintain a perfect record in the women's football league. Despite conceding an e…

Economy7h ago

Israel Faces Housing and Financial Hurdles for Incoming North American Immigrants

Israel anticipates over 4,000 North American immigrants in 2026, presenting housing and financial challenges due to a strong shekel. Dr. Izhak Lax, chairman of Ofek Israeli, sugge…

Security7h ago

Families of Three Israelis Detained in Egypt Await Answers

Three Israeli men have been detained in Egypt for seven months without clear information on their location or charges. Their families are distressed and feel abandoned by Israeli…

Security7h ago·2 outlets

IDF Kills Disabled Syrian Man During Raid in Buffer Zone

An Israeli military operation in Jamla, Syria, on Thursday resulted in the death of Muath Salama al-Baeer, a Syrian man with disabilities. The IDF stated troops fired on a suspect…

Economy8h ago

Renovation Contractors Flee Industry Amid Severe Labor Shortage

Israel's renovation industry is facing a critical labor shortage, with contractors abandoning the sector due to a lack of foreign workers, particularly after restrictions on Pales…

Security8h ago

IDF Kills Young Man with Down Syndrome in Syrian Village

Israeli forces shot and killed Maaz Salameh al-Bair, a 20-year-old man with Down Syndrome, in the Syrian village of Jamla. The IDF stated forces acted to remove a threat after an…

General8h ago

Norwegian Auction House Pulls Nazi-Looted Torah Fragment After Israeli Protest

A Norwegian auction house, Valkyrie Historical Auctions, withdrew a fragment of a Nazi-looted Torah scroll from sale after an outcry from Israel's Foreign Ministry. The ministry c…

Security9h ago

Foreign and Palestinian Activists Detained for Violating Military Order

Eleven foreign and Palestinian activists were detained on Thursday for violating a closed military zone order in the Judea Brigade area. The activists refused to comply with IDF s…

Security9h ago

Israel Security Forces Foil Foreign Election Interference Attempt

Israel's security forces have thwarted a foreign attempt to interfere in the upcoming elections using fake social media profiles and false posts. The Shin Bet dismantled the onlin…

Security9h ago

Israel Security Forces Foil Foreign Election Interference Attempt

Israel's security forces have thwarted a foreign attempt to interfere in the upcoming elections using fake social media profiles and false posts. The Shin Bet dismantled the netwo…

Security9h ago

First Human Death Linked to Schmallenberg Virus Variant After Midge Bite

French health authorities confirmed the first suspected human death from the Schmallenberg virus, likely transmitted by a midge bite, in a man with severe immunodeficiency. The zo…

Economy9h ago

Israel Delays Purchase Tax Hike on Electric Cars Amidst Election Uncertainty

Israel's Ministry of Finance will delay the planned increase of purchase tax on electric cars beyond January 2027 due to upcoming elections. The current 48% tax benefit, capped at…

Security9h ago

UN Reports Question Israel's Founding and Journalist Deaths

Two UN human rights reports are causing controversy by questioning Israel's founding and accusing it of intentionally harming journalists. One report links Israel's establishment…

Security9h ago3·2 outlets

IDF Detains Activists Assisting Palestinian Olive Harvest Amid Coordination Dispute

The IDF detained about 90 foreign volunteers, including a US congressional nominee, in the West Bank on Wednesday while they were helping Palestinians harvest olives. Rabbis for H…

Security10h ago·2 outlets

Israel Sanctions Lebanese Energy Firm Over Hezbollah Fuel Shipments

Israel has imposed sanctions on the Lebanese energy company Coral Oil for supplying fuel to Al-Amana, a company linked to Hezbollah. The sanctions, announced by the Ministry of De…

Politics10h ago

Israeli Party Leader Zelekha Promises Lower Prices, Rules Out Arab or Haredi Coalition

Yaron Zelekha, leader of the Reservists and New Economic Party, promised to lower the cost of living and stated his party is polling above the electoral threshold. He prioritized…

Economy10h ago

Israel Delays Purchase Tax Hike on Electric Cars Due to Elections

Israel has postponed a planned increase in the purchase tax on electric vehicles, which was set to take effect in January 2027. The delay, attributed to the upcoming election peri…

Culture10h ago

Sakhnin School Leads Arab and Jewish Institutions in Matriculation Exams

Al-Bashayer National School for Science and Leadership in Sakhnin achieved an 82.4% matriculation exam success rate, leading all Arab and Jewish schools in Israel. Director Dr. Am…

Security11h ago·2 outlets

Gaza Health Ministry Reports 4 Dead, 12 Injured in 24 Hours Amid Ceasefire Violations

The Gaza Ministry of Health reported four deaths and 12 injuries in the past 24 hours due to alleged Israeli ceasefire violations. Since October 7, 2023, the total casualties have…

Security11h ago

Ben-Gvir Tells TIME Magazine Israel Must Conquer Gaza, Encourage Emigration

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, in his first interview with foreign media to TIME magazine, called for Israel to conquer all of Gaza and encourage the "voluntary emigr…

Security11h ago2

Israeli Airlines Halt Marrakech Flights Amid Security Review

Israeli airlines have suspended direct flights to Marrakech, Morocco, due to a security review following an incident on a Flydubai flight. Sun d'Or, an El Al subsidiary, postponed…

Politics11h ago

Ben Gvir Defies Attorney General on Negev Demolitions

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir will continue attending illegal structure demolitions in the Negev, defying Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara's directive. Ben Gvir st…

Security11h ago

Israel Prepares Election Day for Iranian Attack Scenario

Israel's Central Election Committee is preparing polling stations for potential Iranian attacks during next week's elections, including air raid sirens and foreign interference. P…

General11h ago2·2 outlets

Israel Shifts to Winter Time on October 25

Israel is switching to winter time on Sunday, October 25, 2026, by delaying clocks one hour at 2:00 AM. The country will return to daylight saving time on March 26, 2027. The Mini…

Economy11h ago

Renovation Contractors Fleeing Industry Amid Severe Labor Shortage

Israeli renovation contractors are abandoning the industry due to a severe worker shortage, with some turning to delivery services. The Union of Renovation Contractors criticized…

Politics12h ago

Education Ministry Data Reveals 25-Fold Budget Gaps Per Student

New data from Israel's Ministry of Education reveals a 25-fold disparity in per-student funding for the 2024-2025 school year, with some students receiving over 96,000 shekels whi…

Security12h ago·3 outlets

Israel Approves Gun Rights for Residents of 11 West Bank Settlements

Israel's Ministry of National Security approved gun eligibility for residents in 11 West Bank settlements, including new communities in the northern Shomron. The decision, praised…

General12h ago

Education Ministry Releases Matriculation Exam Results, Expert Analyzes

The Ministry of Education has published state-wide matriculation exam results, prompting analysis on their meaning and the validity of "Efficiency and Development" exams. Educatio…

Politics12h ago

Israel Offers Free Public Transport on Election Day

Israel's Central Elections Committee is offering free intercity public transportation on election day, starting Monday evening and continuing through election day. The benefit inc…

Security12h ago

Global News Digest: Saudi Oil Giant Evacuates HQ Amid Houthi Attacks, Iran Threatens US Bases

Saudi Aramco instructed core employees to evacuate its eastern headquarters due to escalating Houthi attacks, while Iran's Revolutionary Guard threatened US bases over naval escor…

Politics12h ago

Israel's National Security Minister Defies Attorney General on Negev Demolitions

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir informed Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara that he will continue participating in illegal structure demolitions in the Negev, defying…

Politics12h ago

Israel Relies on Animal Welfare Charities It Refuses to Fund

Dozens of Israeli animal welfare charities face financial collapse as the government withholds a critical 4.5 million shekel annual budget. The Ministry of Finance states the fund…

Economy12h ago·2 outlets

Zoglovec Opens Automated Sausage Factory Near Northern Border

Zoglovec has inaugurated a new, fully automated sausage factory in Shlomi, situated close to the northern border, with an investment of 120 million shekels. The facility's advance…

Economy12h ago

Israel Aerospace Industries to Go Public Within a Year, Chairman Says

Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) will conduct an initial public offering for a minority stake within the next year, according to incoming board chairman Boaz Levy. He stated the…

Politics12h ago

How Many Votes Needed to Enter Israel's Knesset?

Over 7.3 million Israelis are eligible to vote in the upcoming Knesset elections, where parties must secure 3.25% of the vote to gain seats. If turnout is 70%, a party needs aroun…

Economy13h ago

Israeli Banks Tighten Lending Terms for Real Estate Developers

Israeli banks are increasing credit margins for real estate developers, impacting both high-risk and low-risk borrowers, according to a Bank of Israel survey. This tightening occu…

Politics13h ago

Brazil Presidential Election Hinges on Ties with Israel in Tight Race

Brazil's presidential election on Sunday, October 25, pits incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva against Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, son of former President Jair Bolsonaro, in a tight…

Tech13h ago·3 outlets

Israel Plans Billions in Investment for Fusion Energy Sector

Israel plans to invest billions of shekels to become a leader in the global fusion energy market. The Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure released a strategic report outlining o…

Security13h ago

Mass Mobilization Aids Lone Soldiers with Annual 'Errand Day'

Over 70 government ministries and organizations participated in the annual 'Errand Day' in Tel Aviv to assist Israel's over 8,000 lone soldiers. Spearheaded by FIDF, Nefesh B'Nefe…

General13h ago

Education Ministry Report Reveals Alarming Drop in Achievement and Widening Gaps

Israel's Ministry of Education's "Educational Mirror" report reveals significant disparities in student achievement and dropout rates across the country. Yibnel reported a 26% dro…

Health13h ago

Israel's Health System Faces Future Challenges at Annual Conference

Israel's healthcare system faces numerous challenges including staff shortages and access disparities. The annual Health Conference on November 17, 2026, will gather experts to di…