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Israel to Link Solar Tariffs to Agricultural Activity in Agri-voltaic Projects
Israel is implementing new regulations to ensure agri-voltaic projects continue agricultural activities alongside solar energy production. Facilities failing to meet agricultural…
Israel's Energy Ministry Warns of Slow EV Adoption Without Policy Support
Israel's Ministry of Energy warns of a slowdown in electric vehicle adoption without policy support, citing issues with charging infrastructure, fleet adoption, and import regulat…
Israeli Scientists Face Exclusion Amid Regional Environmental Crises
Israeli scientists are facing increasing exclusion from regional environmental research collaborations due to political tensions and academic boycotts, despite the transboundary n…
Israel Assures Stable Water Supply Ahead of Rosh Hashanah Holiday
Israeli authorities have assured the public of a stable water supply ahead of Rosh Hashanah, with five desalination plants operational and national reservoirs supplementing the sy…
Israeli Markets React to Global and Local News: Energy, Real Estate, and Tech Stocks Fluctuate
The Tel Aviv stock market saw fluctuations, with Altshuler Shaham's stock dropping after potential sale rumors and Energean's stock rising on strong earnings and a new gas contrac…
Electric Vehicle Sales Plunge in Israel, Costing Billions
New electric vehicle sales in Israel have fallen sharply, with projections showing an 11% penetration rate by early 2026, down from 25% in early 2024. This decline is expected to…
Five Israeli Desalination Plants Resume Partial or Full Operation
Five Israeli desalination plants have resumed partial or full operations after being shut down due to heavy rains. Officials confirm national water systems remain stable and suppl…
Israel Plans $6 Billion Energy Overhaul, Relocating Refinery South
Israel's Ministry of Energy plans to relocate the Bazan oil refinery from Haifa to southern Israel by 2040, costing an estimated $5-6 billion, to enhance energy security and produ…
Israel Ministry of Energy Recommends Relocating Haifa Oil Refinery South
Israel's Ministry of Energy recommended relocating the Bazan oil refinery from Haifa to the south as part of a plan to bolster energy security and maintain domestic refining capab…
Israel Collects Over $13 Billion Annually From Vehicle Taxes and Fuel
Israel collects over 53 billion shekels annually from taxes on vehicles and fuel, including excise taxes, purchase taxes, licensing fees, and customs duties. The increasing adopti…
Israel's Securities Authority Monitors Desalination Plant Companies Amid Water Crisis
Israel's Securities Authority is monitoring companies operating private desalination plants after a contamination crisis halted five of six facilities, impacting 60% of the nation…
Israel's Water Supply Stabilizes After Desalination Plant Disruptions
Israel's water supply has stabilized following disruptions at desalination plants, with authorities assuring residents and farmers of uninterrupted service. Measures taken include…
Israel Ends Water Crisis Following Algal Bloom Disruption
Israel's Water Authority declared an end to a water supply crisis caused by an algal bloom that shut down desalination plants. Water service has returned to normal, with authoriti…
Israel's Water Supply Stable and Safe, Ministry Assures Public
Israel's Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure and the Water Authority have confirmed that the nation's water supply is stable and safe for all uses. The announcement follows a 24…
Israel Denies Health Risks from Algae Spraying Near Desalination Plants
Israeli authorities have stated that substances sprayed to combat algae affecting desalination plants pose no public health risk and that beaches are safe. The chemicals used have…
Israel's Energy Ministry Criticized for Ineffective Fuel Price Comparisons
Critics are lambasting Israel's Energy Ministry for its ineffective advice on comparing fuel prices amidst record high costs. Meanwhile, a major algae bloom temporarily crippled I…
Israel's Sorek A Desalination Plant Restores Full Water Supply
Israel's Sorek A desalination plant has resumed operations, restoring the country's water supply to full normalcy for both households and agriculture after an unusual natural even…
Israel to Cut Fuel Tax, Lowering Gasoline Prices Next Week
Israel's Ministry of Finance will reduce gasoline prices by 0.5 shekels per liter starting next week by cutting the fuel tax. The decision aims to ease the cost of living, despite…
Israel Approves Fuel Tax Cut Amid Record High Prices
Israel's Ministry of Justice approved a 0.50 shekel per liter reduction in fuel excise tax, following a request from Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich. This decision comes as gaso…
Israel's Water Crisis Over, Energy Minister Declares After Algae Bloom
Israel's Energy Minister Eli Cohen declared the nation's water crisis over, attributing it to an unprecedented algae bloom that temporarily shut down most desalination plants. Whi…
Israel Restores Water Supply to Southern Agriculture After Desalination Plant Issues
Israel has restored water supply to its southern agricultural sector after a temporary shutdown of most desalination plants due to high seawater turbidity. Household water supply…
Israel Faces Water Crisis as Desalination Plants Shut Down, Threatening Agriculture
Most of Israel's desalination plants have shut down due to seawater turbidity, causing severe water shortages for agriculture, particularly in the Negev. Farmers face irreversible…
Nearly All Israeli Desalination Plants Shut Down Due to Murky Water
Nearly all of Israel's desalination plants have shut down due to unusually murky seawater, likely originating from Egypt's Nile Delta. While drinking water supply is expected to c…
Desalination Plants Shut Down Again Amidst Severe Weather, Farmers Warn of Irreversible Damage
Israel's desalination plants were shut down due to high seawater turbidity caused by severe weather, impacting agricultural water supply. Farmers warn of irreversible damage to cr…
Water Supply Disruptions Continue Across Israel Due to Sea Turbidity
Most of Israel's desalination plants were shut down due to increased sea water turbidity caused by algae, leading to water conservation measures and agricultural irrigation halts…
Israel Approves Water Increase for Agriculture Amid Drought Concerns
Israel's Water Authority approved a 15% increase in fresh water for agriculture in 2026 due to drought and previous cuts. The additional water will initially be charged at a highe…
Israel's Desalination Plants Resume Full Operations After Weather Disruptions
Two Israeli desalination plants have resumed full operations, with two more expected to follow suit tonight, restoring normal water supply after weather-related disruptions. The w…
Israel's Finance Minister Pushes Fuel Tax Cut Amid Legal Concerns
Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich is pushing to reduce fuel excise taxes by about half a shekel per liter to offset an upcoming price increase, a move that could cost 300…
Israel to Cut Fuel Tax to Prevent Price Hike Amid Global Energy Crisis
Israel's Finance Minister ordered a reduction in the excise tax on gasoline to prevent a price increase driven by global energy costs and tensions with Iran. The measure aims to a…
Israel Launches World’s Largest Desalination Plant to Supply 40% of Drinking Water
Israel has launched a tender for a massive seawater desalination plant in Emek Hefer, expected to supply 40% of the country’s drinking water. The plant will produce 400 million cu…
Israel Joins European Call for Clean Energy Research Collaboration
Israel joins the European Clean Energy Transition Partnership's international call for research proposals, inviting Israeli entities to collaborate on clean energy projects with E…
Israel Launches $110 Million Loan Program to Boost Local Renewable Energy Projects
Israel launched a 380 million shekel loan program to help local authorities fund renewable energy projects like solar canopies and energy storage. The initiative, unveiled at a pr…
Israeli Fuel Prices Set to Rise Dramatically Starting Next Week
Israel's Ministry of Energy announces a 61-agorot increase in 95-octane gasoline prices nationwide starting next week, with Eilat seeing a 51-agorot rise.
Israeli Knesset Approves One-Year Tax Exemption for Agro-Voltaic Solar Panels Over Farmland
The Israeli Knesset approved a one-year exemption from betterment tax for solar panels installed over farmland, promoting agro-voltaic projects that combine agriculture with renew…
42 Israeli Municipalities Receive Grants for Solar Canopies on Sports Fields
Forty-two Israeli municipalities have received grants totaling 15 million shekels to install solar canopies on public sports fields, enhancing shade and clean energy production. T…
Israeli Cabinet Approves New Jewish Settlement 'Sha-Nur East' in Northern West Bank
Israel's security cabinet will approve the creation of a new Jewish settlement called Sha-Nur East in the northern West Bank, aiming to strengthen Israeli control along Highway 60…
Israel Advances Solar-Powered Ultra-Fast Charging Stations for Electric Vehicles
Israel is advancing solar-powered ultra-fast charging stations for electric vehicles, combining photovoltaic panels, energy storage, and rapid chargers to provide clean, efficient…
Israel's Gas Royalties Expected to Reach 2 Billion Shekels in 2025
Israel collected nearly 2 billion shekels in natural gas royalties last year, with Leviathan leading revenues. Despite a slight decline due to currency and production factors, roy…
Israel Completes New 46-Kilometer Offshore Gas Pipeline Between Ashdod and Ashkelon
Israel has completed a 46-kilometer offshore natural gas pipeline between Ashdod and Ashkelon to enhance energy security and expand gas exports to Egypt, boosting state revenues a…
Severe Water Shortage Threatens Agriculture in Central Arava Region
The Central Arava region is experiencing a critical water shortage that threatens local agriculture, with demand exceeding supply by thousands of cubic meters daily. Farmers face…
Israeli Fuel Prices Drop Significantly to 7.48 Shekels per Liter in July
Israel's fuel prices will fall by 32 agorot per liter in July, lowering the maximum price for 95-octane gasoline to 7.48 shekels. This is the second consecutive monthly decrease…
State audit exposes massive failures in budget control, assets and regulation
Israel’s State Comptroller Matanyahu Englman published harsh audit reports on Wednesday. He found major failures in budget oversight, state asset management, pensions, consumer pr…
Environmental Minister Ida Silman Ignored Most Opposition Queries
A Shakuf review says Environmental Protection Minister Idith Silman answered all coalition questions but only 60% from the opposition. Her ministry left 23 direct questions unansw…
Can Israel Become a Regional Energy Power?
At Energy Summit 2026 in Herzliya Pituach, Israeli and international energy leaders discussed Israel’s growing strategic dependence on secure electricity, gas and water supplies…
Unistream Teams Up With Israeli Ministries to Turn Teen Ideas Into National Solutions
Unistream is working with Israeli government bodies and the Israel Electric Corporation to mentor youth from the periphery on agriculture and energy projects. The initiative inclu…
Benjamin Regional Council to Lead National Project to Save Prat Stream
Benjamin Regional Council will lead a 200 million shekel project to divert sewage from Al Bireh away from Nahal Prat and into the Og treatment plant. The plan, backed by the Energ…
Knesset Approves Real-Time Charging Database to Ease EV Range Anxiety
The Knesset Economic Affairs Committee approved new rules requiring public EV chargers to report data in real time to a central database. The Energy and Infrastructure Ministry sa…
Energy Ministry Chief Says Stronger Infrastructure Would Expand Israel’s Military Options Against Iran
Yossi Dayan said Israel’s energy resilience affects its military freedom of action, including potential strikes on Iran. Speaking at the Energy Summit 2026, he also urged civilian…