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Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure · 48 stories

Politics7 minutes ago

Israel Land Authority Faces Year Without Director Amid Appointment Controversy

The appointment of Yehuda Eliyahu as director of the Israel Land Authority is stalled due to objections from the Attorney General and the Ministry of Construction and Housing's le…

Security13 minutes ago

Israeli Activist Yoseph Haddad Receives Death Threats Linked to Iran

Israeli activist and political candidate Yoseph Haddad received explicit death threats via email, believed to be from Iran, following his placement on an Iranian intelligence list…

Security49 minutes ago

Israel's National Insurance Institute Under Fire for Autism Benefit Cuts

Israel's National Insurance Institute is facing legal challenges and public backlash for revoking disability benefits for children with autism, allegedly without sufficient proof…

World60 minutes ago

Israeli Hiker Missing on Greece's Mount Olympus

An Israeli hiker, Ami Yogev, has been missing on Mount Olympus in Greece since Sunday. His family lost contact after he sent photos during his ascent, and his phone is now unavail…

Security1 hour ago

Iran Military Warns of 'Crushing' Strikes on US, Israel After Trump UN Speech

Iran's military has threatened severe retaliation against the US and Israel in response to President Trump's UN speech, where he reiterated his stance against Iran's nuclear progr…

Iran Military Warns of 'Crushing' Strikes on US, Israel After Trump UN Speech
Security2 hours ago·13 outlets

Three Israelis Detained in Egypt Six Months Ago, Families Seek Answers

Three Israeli Bedouin men have been detained in Egypt since March 21, with their families and the Israeli Foreign Ministry unable to obtain details about their condition or the re…

Three Israelis Detained in Egypt Six Months Ago, Families Seek Answers
Security3 hours ago·3 outlets

Israel Bans Bringing Lulav and Etrog into Country Ahead of Sukkot

Israel's Ministry of Agriculture is warning travelers returning for Sukkot that they cannot bring in the Four Species (lulav, etrog, hadassim, aravot) purchased abroad due to pest…

Israel Bans Bringing Lulav and Etrog into Country Ahead of Sukkot
Politics5 hours ago·10 outlets

Far-Right Leader Ben Gvir Seeks Defense Ministry, Outlines Radical Platform

Far-right leader Itamar Ben Gvir is demanding the Defense Ministry for himself and the Justice Ministry for Tally Gotliv in the next Israeli government. Their party's platform inc…

Far-Right Leader Ben Gvir Seeks Defense Ministry, Outlines Radical Platform
Politics6 hours ago

Israel's Public Housing Stock Sees Modest Growth After Decade of Decline

Israel's public housing stock saw a slight increase of 156 units by the end of 2025, reaching 47,299 apartments, after more than a decade of decline. The average waiting time has…

Politics6 hours ago

Discount Housing Program Faces Scrutiny Amid Shifting Priorities

Israel's "Discount Housing" program, designed to offer subsidized apartments via lottery, faces criticism for its low success rate and preferential treatment, particularly for res…

Politics7 hours ago

National Security Minister Ben-Gvir Defends Prison Project, Eyes Defense Ministry

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir defended his controversial "crocodile project" in prisons, claiming it instilled fear and fulfilled election promises. He also signaled…

World8 hours ago·2 outlets

Israeli Hiker Missing on Mount Olympus in Greece

Israeli tourist Ami Yogev, 46, is missing on Mount Olympus in Greece after losing contact last Sunday. The Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs is assisting in the search efforts.

Politics8 hours ago

Israel Proposes Major Reform to Disabled Parking Permit System

Israel is proposing a significant reform to its disabled parking permit system, shifting eligibility criteria to functional needs and re-evaluating existing permits. The changes a…

Security8 hours ago·2 outlets

Israel Launches UN Propaganda Campaign Highlighting 'Industry of Lies'

Israel has launched a digital campaign, "The UN's Industry of Lies," to expose alleged systematic bias and repetitive anti-Israel narratives within UN bodies. The campaign uses a…

Politics8 hours ago

Reservists Dominate Discounted Housing Lottery, Leaving Others Behind

In Israel's latest "Apartment at a Discount" lottery, reservists won almost 60% of subsidized homes, significantly exceeding their application numbers and official quotas. This pr…

Security8 hours ago

Israeli-Canadian Freed From Iraqi Prison After Decade, Death Sentence

Israeli-Canadian Ben Hassin has returned to Israel after 11 years in Iraqi prisons, including time under a death sentence for a murder conviction. His release followed a diplomati…

Economy9 hours ago

Ben Gurion Airport Nears Capacity, Israel Faces Urgent Need for New Airport

Ben Gurion Airport is nearing its maximum passenger capacity, with forecasts predicting it will be reached within a decade. This situation is already leading to increased flight p…

Security9 hours ago·4 outlets

Arab-Israeli Activist Youssef Haddad Receives Death Threats Linked to Iran

Arab-Israeli activist and political candidate Youssef Haddad received explicit death threats via email, which security sources attribute to Iranian regime proxies. Haddad, recentl…

Arab-Israeli Activist Youssef Haddad Receives Death Threats Linked to Iran
Health9 hours ago

Health Ministry "Failure" as Student Vaccinations Plummet 50%

Student vaccination rates in Israel have fallen by 50%, a situation described as a "failure" by the Ministry of Health. The reasons for this significant decline were not specified…

Sports9 hours ago·2 outlets

Israeli Basketball Association Launches Reforms for National League

The Israeli Basketball Association is implementing reforms for the upcoming National League season, including shifting games to Fridays and establishing an external board. The cha…

General9 hours ago

Purple Line Construction Triggers Traffic Disruptions in Yehud and Or Yehuda

NTA is conducting nighttime infrastructure work for the Purple Line light rail in Yehud and Or Yehuda from September 22-24, 2026, leading to road closures, traffic diversions, and…

Security9 hours ago

Israel Approves Emergency Regulations for People with Disabilities

Israel's Defense Minister Israel Katz has signed new emergency regulations ensuring state responsibility for people with disabilities during crises. The regulations, delayed by bu…

Security10 hours ago·2 outlets

Israeli Military Conducts Operation in Southern Lebanon Town

The Israeli military conducted an operation in Mansouri, southern Lebanon, targeting military infrastructure. The operation, carried out by reserve forces, reportedly resulted in…

Politics10 hours ago·2 outlets

Far-Right Party Leader Demands Defense Ministry, Judicial Overhaul

Otzma Yehudit party leader Itamar Ben Gvir is demanding the Defense Ministry and proposing Tali Gottlieb for Justice Minister, outlining a security and judicial reform agenda that…

Health10 hours ago

University Psychology Services Face Collapse Amid Staff Shortages

University psychological counseling services are at risk of collapse due to low pay and staff shortages, according to the Psychologists' Union. The union is demanding the extensio…

Politics10 hours ago

Kiryat Malakhi Seeks to Annex Industrial Zone in Historic Land Grab Bid

The Kiryat Malakhi city council has unanimously approved a historic request to annex the Beer Tuvia industrial zone to expand the city's limited land resources and address socio-e…

Security10 hours ago·2 outlets

Israel Says Egypt Lacks Sufficient Response on Detained Negev Youths

Israel's Foreign Ministry stated it has not received an adequate official response from Egypt regarding three Negev youths detained there since March. The youths were reportedly a…

Economy10 hours ago

Nofar Energy Halts Israeli IPO Amid Investor Hesitation

Nofar Energy has canceled its planned preferred share offering on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange due to insufficient investor interest. The company plans to explore a similar offerin…

Economy11 hours ago·2 outlets

Israeli Firm Solara Secures $65 Million Loan for Chilean Wind Project

Israeli renewable energy company Solara has secured a $65 million loan from DNB Bank for its Calbuco wind project in Chile, which is expected to begin operations in 2027. The comp…

Security11 hours ago

Lawyer Details Psychological Trauma of Israelis Post-October 7

Attorney Michal Shapira detailed the profound psychological trauma experienced by Israelis after the October 7th attacks, emphasizing the critical need for validation through lega…

Politics11 hours ago

Supreme Court Rejects Bid to Overturn Candidate's Disqualification

Israel's Supreme Court denied an interim order sought by Moshe Mor Yosef to overturn his disqualification as CEO of the National Community Centers Association. The Dotan Committee…

Economy11 hours ago

Hapag-Lloyd CEO to Visit Israel for New Zim Acquisition Proposal

The CEO of Hapag-Lloyd will visit Israel to present a revised offer for acquiring Zim Integrated Shipping Services, aiming to address government concerns regarding shipping routes…

Politics11 hours ago

Holon Approves Massive Development Plan, Adding 10,700 Homes

Holon has approved a NIS 3.1 billion development plan that will add approximately 10,700 new housing units and extensive infrastructure. The plan aims to accommodate significant p…

Politics12 hours ago·5 outlets

Otzma Yehudit Demands Key Ministries, Sweeping Policy Changes in Coalition Talks

Otzma Yehudit chairman Itamar Ben Gvir announced his party's coalition demands, seeking the Defense Ministry for himself and the Justice Ministry for MK Tally Gotliv. The party al…

Otzma Yehudit Demands Key Ministries, Sweeping Policy Changes in Coalition Talks
Security12 hours ago

Hamas Denies Israeli Claims of Plotting Soldier Abductions

A senior Hamas official denied Israeli claims that the organization was planning to abduct soldiers, accusing Israel instead of preparing to attack Gaza's infrastructure. Hamas ca…

Security12 hours ago

Israeli Minister Calls for Harsher Punishments for Terrorists, Supports Death Penalty

Israeli Minister Orit Strock advocated for the death penalty and harsher punishments for attackers following a recent shooting near Halamish that killed an Israeli settler. Her co…

Health12 hours ago·2 outlets

Health Ministry Orders Recall of Potentially Dangerous Drug IMAAVY

Israel's Ministry of Health has ordered the recall of the drug IMAAVY due to potential glass particle contamination in specific batches. The drug, distributed by Johnson & Johnson…

Security12 hours ago·2 outlets

25 Dogs Rescued From Horrific Conditions in Southern Israel Moshav

Israeli Ministry of Agriculture inspectors rescued 25 dogs from severe neglect in a southern Israel moshav. A criminal investigation is underway against the owner, following a sim…

Security13 hours ago

UK Police Arrest Two Suspects in Manchester Terror Plot

British counter-terrorism police arrested two suspects planning an attack on Manchester's Jewish community. The arrests occurred a year after a similar Yom Kippur attack in the sa…

Economy13 hours ago·3 outlets

Israel Offers Full Income Tax Exemption for Returning Citizens and New Immigrants

Israel has enacted a temporary tax order providing a full income tax exemption for returning residents and new immigrants on earned income up to NIS 600,000 in the first year, and…

Security13 hours ago

Israel Considers Revoking Citizenship for Filmmakers of Controversial Gaza Documentary

Israel's Population and Immigration Authority is reviewing the potential revocation of citizenship for two filmmakers whose documentary about Gaza operations won an award at the V…

Economy14 hours ago

Europe Faces Second Energy Price Surge, Impacting Global Economy

Europe is facing a second wave of rising energy prices, leading the European Central Bank to forecast prolonged high inflation and potential impacts on global economies. The surge…

Culture14 hours ago·4 outlets

Cornerstone Laid for New Accessible Promenade in Samaria

A cornerstone was laid for "Joshua's Path," a new accessible tourist promenade in Alon Moreh, Samaria, as part of the "Bible Trails in Judea and Samaria" initiative. The NIS 3.2 m…

Security14 hours ago

Two Arrested for Illegal Fishing During Yom Kippur

Two individuals were arrested for illegal fishing using prohibited methods and possessing banned species off the coast of Shlomi during Yom Kippur. The arrests are part of broader…

Security14 hours ago

Israel Extends Home Front Command Emergency Status Amid Security Concerns

The Israeli government extended the Home Front Command's state of emergency until October 6 and is set to approve calling up 200,000 reserve soldiers. These measures are attribute…

Politics15 hours ago

Arab Citizens' Opposition to Mandatory Civil Service Explained

An article argues that mandatory civil service proposed for Arab citizens in Israel is a tool for subjugation and assimilation, contrasting it with the community's existing cultur…

Politics15 hours ago

Israeli Environment Minister Joins Netanyahu at UN General Assembly

Israeli Environmental Protection Minister Idit Silman is traveling to New York to accompany Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the UN General Assembly. Netanyahu's visit is brie…

Security15 hours ago

Turkish Woman Granted Asylum in Israel for Pro-Israel Stance

Turko Avci, a Turkish woman who actively supported Israel, has been granted political asylum in Israel after facing threats and legal proceedings in her home country. Her case wil…