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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…