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Foreign Bonds Gain Investor Interest Amid Rising Yields, But Dollar Fluctuations Loom

Israeli institutional investors increased their allocation to foreign bonds in September, attracted by rising yields, while private investors sold their holdings. The U.S. 10-year…

Economy54m ago

Israel's 'Roof Agreements' for Housing Show Mixed Results

Israel's "roof agreements" for housing development have included nearly 600,000 units, but less than half have been marketed by the end of 2025. While some cities show high succes…

Economy1h ago

Bezeq Poised to Merge with Yes, Shake Up Telecom Market

Bezeq is nearing a merger with Yes after two decades of separation, potentially allowing Bezeq to offer TV services and improve profits. The government is considering lifting stru…

Economy1h ago

Israel Allocates 40 Million Shekels to War-Affected Institutions

Israel's Ministry of Finance is launching a 40 million shekel aid program for institutions affected by the war, with applications open until October 18. This is part of broader fi…

Politics1h ago

Government Advances Power Plant Plans Despite Environmental Minister's Opposition

The Israeli government is moving forward with plans for two new power plants despite opposition from the Minister of Environmental Protection, Idit Silman. The proposals for plant…

Security1h ago

Israel Establishes 'Safe Houses' for Combat Trauma Victims

Israel's Ministry of Defense has opened five "safe houses" nationwide to provide immediate, voluntary support for combat trauma victims. These facilities offer an alternative to p…

Politics1h ago

Israel Demands UK Close Jerusalem Consulate Challenging Sovereignty

Israel's Foreign Minister Gideon Saar has ordered the closure of the British Consulate in Jerusalem, which operates independently and does not recognize Israeli sovereignty over t…

Economy1h ago

Israel's Treasury Proposes New Taxes to Counter AI's Economic Impact

Israel's Ministry of Finance is proposing new taxes, including a property tax on vacant land and a "Netflix tax" on digital services, to offset potential revenue losses from artif…

Security1h ago·2 outlets

Israelis Abandoned After Flydubai Hijacking Attempt, Passengers Report

Passengers of a Flydubai flight that survived an attempted hijacking last week are reporting a lack of support from the Israeli government. They are experiencing psychological dis…

Security1h ago

IDF Threatens to Close Palestinian Olive Groves Over Foreign Activist Presence

The Israeli military is threatening to close Palestinian olive groves in the West Bank if foreign activists are present during the harvest season. The IDF has warned Palestinian l…

World1h ago16

Israel Debates How to Commemorate October 7th

Israel faces internal disputes over how to establish a national memorial for the October 7th attacks, with disagreements between government ministries and local communities regard…

Security1h ago

Israeli Airlines Use Leased Foreign Planes and Crews, Raising Security Concerns

Most flights by Israeli airlines Arkia and Israir are conducted using "wet-leased" foreign aircraft and crews, bypassing some Israeli security checks. The arrangement, approved by…

Security4h ago·3 outlets

Shin Bet Agents Join UAE Interrogation of Flydubai Terror Plotter

Shin Bet agents are assisting in the interrogation of Hamam al-Hammami, the flydubai copilot who attempted a terror attack. Al-Hammami reportedly confessed to planning to crash th…

Security5h ago·2 outlets

Police Officers Questioned Over Alleged Kidnapping and Assault of Eilat Man

Five police officers are under investigation for allegedly kidnapping and assaulting Yadin White, a member of the Hebrew Israelite community in Eilat. The officers were questioned…

Health6h ago·8 outlets

Health Ministry Warns Against Swimming at Three Sea of Galilee Beaches

Israel's Ministry of Health has issued a bathing warning for three Sea of Galilee beaches due to abnormal microbial findings in water tests. The public is advised to avoid swimmin…

Security6h ago·2 outlets

Flydubai Attack Exposes Gaps in Israeli Aviation Security Oversight

Following an attempted hijacking of a flydubai flight to Tel Aviv, Israeli investigators are examining the suspect's potential lone actions while U.S. President Trump suggests Ira…

Security7h ago

Israel Faces Security Scandal Over Foreign Pilots Flying to Ben Gurion

Israel is facing a security scandal after it was revealed that authorities do not track pilots from hostile nations flying into the country. The incident follows an attempt to cra…

Security7h ago

Jaffa Leaders Condemn Police Assault on Priest, Call for Unity

Jaffa community leaders held an emergency meeting to condemn an alleged police assault on Priest Constantine. They denounced the police's actions as excessive and called for commu…

Security7h ago

French Unrest Fuels Antisemitism, Prompts Aliyah Call

Amidst rising antisemitism and violence in France, Dr. Izhak Lax is urging European Jews to immigrate to Israel and calling on the Israeli government to prepare for their absorpti…

Security8h ago

Palestinian Detainee Alleges Medical Neglect and Abuse in Israeli Prison

A Palestinian detainee, Maha Al-Rifa'i, alleges severe medical neglect and physical and psychological abuse during her detention in Israeli prisons since February 2026. She report…

Security8h ago2

US President Trump Links Iran to Dubai Flight Incident; Transport Ministry Official Under Scrutiny

U.S. President Donald Trump believes Iran is responsible for the Fly Dubai hijacking attempt, while Israeli authorities suspect the hijacker acted alone. The incident has also rev…

Economy8h ago·3 outlets

Fidelity Sells $350 Million in NextVison Shares, Falls Below 5% Stake

Fidelity has sold a large stake in Israeli drone camera maker NextVision for approximately $350 million, reducing its ownership to below 5%. The sale attracted both Israeli and fo…

Security9h ago2·5 outlets

Flydubai Pilot Planned Attack on Ben Gurion Airport, Investigators Say

A Flydubai pilot, Hamam al-Hamami, is under investigation for allegedly attempting to crash his plane into Ben Gurion Airport as an act of revenge against Israel. Shin Bet agents…

Security9h ago

Iran Trains Women for Combat Amid Tensions with US and Israel

Iran is training women for combat roles against the US and Israel as part of the "Jan Fada" movement. The initiative has seen massive registration, with plans to expand units and…

Politics9h ago

Israeli Heritage Minister Demands Sovereignty Over Solomon's Pools

Israel's Minister of Heritage, Amichai Eliyahu, is urging Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to extend Israeli sovereignty and law to the Solomon's Pools site. The demand comes aft…

Politics9h ago·7 outlets

Transportation Ministry Reverses Stance on Official's Second Job

The Israeli Ministry of Transportation retracted its earlier defense of an official holding a second job, now stating he lacked the necessary permit and must stop working immediat…

Security9h ago

Shin Bet Chief Threatens Return of Administrative Detention for Jewish Extremists

Shin Bet chief David Zini has threatened to reinstate administrative detention for Jewish extremists if violence against Palestinians in the West Bank continues unabated. The meas…

Security9h ago·2 outlets

Israeli Transport Ministry Security Chief Accused of Unapproved Second Job

Israel's Ministry of Transport security chief, Evri Cohen, is under scrutiny for allegedly holding a second job since 2018 without proper authorization, despite claims of prior ap…

Politics10h ago

Eisenkot Challenges Netanyahu to TV Debate Ahead of Elections

Gadi Eisenkot has challenged Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to a televised debate with 22 days left until the elections. A dispute over a flight incident is also ongoing, with…

Economy10h ago

US Bond Yields Surge to 20-Year Highs, Prompting Investment Shifts

US government bond yields have surged to nearly 5.25%, a level not seen in two decades, driven by inflation fears, high debt, and reduced foreign holdings. While global yields are…

Security10h ago

Student Recounts Disabling Hijacker on Flydubai Flight

A medical student on a Flydubai flight recounted how he subdued a terrorist co-pilot. An investigation confirmed other pilots did not cooperate, while data revealed many Omani cit…

Security10h ago

Transport Ministry Security Unit Faces Staff Cuts and Budget Shortfalls

Israel's Ministry of Transport security department is reportedly facing staff reductions and budget denials, though the ministry denies these claims, calling them "fake news." A f…

Security10h ago4·2 outlets

Passenger Restrained Hijacker on Flydubai Flight Amidst Security Lapses

A medical student restrained a hijacker on a Flydubai flight, exposing security failures in Israel's Ministry of Transport and intelligence sharing. Investigations are ongoing int…

Security10h ago·3 outlets

Israeli Security Probes Dubai Flight Attack Plot in UAE

Israeli security agents are investigating a Flydubai co-pilot in the UAE for allegedly attempting to crash a plane carrying 174 Israelis. The co-pilot, Mhamad Al-Hamami, reportedl…

Security10h ago

National Security Council Under Scrutiny Amid Aviation Security Lapses

Following an attempted plane crash, Israel's National Security Council is being tasked with investigating aviation security failures concerning foreign airlines, despite prior kno…

Culture10h ago

Ashdod Religious Council Chairman Honored by Visiting Rabbis

Prominent Sephardic rabbis visited Ashdod Religious Council Chairman Ovadia Dahan to honor his work, especially the renovation and construction of local mikvahs. The event highlig…

Security10h ago

Israeli Transport Ministry Admits Security Chief Worked Abroad Without Permission

Israel's Ministry of Transport admitted that Avri Cohen, head of its Security, Cyber and Emergency Situations Directorate, worked for Israeli airlines abroad without required perm…

Security10h ago·7 outlets

Hundreds of Anti-Israel Protests Planned Globally for October 7 Anniversary

Over 260 pro-Palestinian and anti-Israel protests are planned in 37 countries around the world to mark the third anniversary of the October 7 attacks. The Diaspora Affairs and Com…

Security11h ago2

IDF Soldiers Kill Suspect, Wound Another Near Syrian Border

IDF soldiers killed one suspect and wounded another in two separate incidents near the Syrian border within a 24-hour period. Both suspects were unarmed and came from within Syria.

Security11h ago·8 outlets

Israeli Aviation Security Official Accused of Conflict of Interest

Dvir Rubinstein, head of aviation security regulation for flights to Israel, is accused of a conflict of interest for providing paid training to foreign airlines through his priva…

Economy11h ago

Israel Considers 'Netflix Tax' on Foreign Digital Services

Israel's Ministry of Finance is proposing a "Netflix tax" to impose an 18% VAT on digital services purchased by individuals from foreign companies. This move aims to equalize tax…

Security11h ago

Israel Prepares to Block Foreign Activists During Olive Harvest Season

Israeli farmers and security officials met to plan for the upcoming olive harvest season, focusing on preventing foreign activists from entering Judea and Samaria to disrupt the h…

Security11h ago

National Insurance Institute Official Urges Finance Ministry Aid Amid Rising War Victim Payouts

Yirona Shalom, a senior official at Israel's National Insurance Institute, is urging the Ministry of Finance to increase funding due to a surge in payments for "Swords of Iron" wa…

Security11h ago

Maritime Security Gaps Raise Concerns for Ships Docking in Israel

Industry sources are warning of security gaps on ships docking in Israeli ports, potentially allowing threats like drones to enter the country. The Navy and intelligence agencies…

Politics11h ago·5 outlets

UK Threatens to Expel 27 Israeli Diplomats Over Consulate Closure

The UK has threatened to expel 27 Israeli diplomats from London if Israel proceeds with closing the British consulate in East Jerusalem. This follows Israel's decision, made by Fo…

Politics11h ago5·8 outlets

Pro-Israel Candidate Flavio Bolsonaro Surprises in Brazil's Presidential First Round

Flavio Bolsonaro, son of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, unexpectedly led the first round of Brazil's presidential election, surpassing incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Si…

Security11h ago·2 outlets

Israel to Add 'Kidnapped' to Gravestones of Oct. 7 Victims

Israel's Ministry of Defense is considering adding the word "kidnapped" to the gravestones of victims from the October 7th attacks who were returned for burial. The move follows r…

Security12h ago·2 outlets

Flydubai Co-Pilot Planned Attack Before Joining Airline

An investigation into a Flydubai co-pilot who attacked the captain on a flight to Israel reveals he planned the hijacking before joining the airline. The co-pilot, identified as O…