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The U.S. removed B-1 bombers from a UK base due to intelligence about an Iranian drone plot. Officials cited by The New York Times indicated the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps…
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Avner Netanyahu and Dana Tsvag shared their first couple's photo from London on Instagram. The relationship, previously reported in July, is now publicly confirmed by the couple.
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…
Several Israeli municipalities are reintroducing construction easing policies, previously abolished in 2025, by creating pre-approved plans. These plans aim to allow for increased…
Member of Knesset Yitzhak Kroizer criticized Prime Minister Netanyahu and accused Yesh Atid of obstructing legislation for October 7th victims' families. He also discussed his dis…
Direct Finance's stock has surged 20% this year, but its auto lending business faces challenges from high interest rates and competition. The CEO expects a return to double-digit…
Investment director Shmuel Ben Aryeh has shifted his portfolio allocation from Israel to the U.S., citing high valuations in Israel and the strength of the American economy. He re…
Swiss bank UBS advises parents to discuss finances with children, noting that attitudes toward money are formed early. Many older Israelis hold negative views on the stock market…
Apartment buyers in Kfar Saba's unfinished TAMA 38 project have asked a court to initiate insolvency proceedings against the developer and guarantors, citing project delays and si…
Arit Industries' stock has fallen dramatically, causing institutional investors who bought shares from controlling shareholder Zvi Levi at the peak to lose an estimated 245 millio…
Prime Minister Netanyahu has assigned the National Security Council to investigate flight security issues, a body that had previously reviewed the matter without successful implem…
Israel is experiencing cooler autumn weather with temperatures below average for the season and localized rain showers expected across the country, particularly in the south and e…
Alejandro (Alexander) Weinstein, an early investor in Israeli drone interception firm Smart Shooter, sold his remaining shares for approximately $15 million following a major cont…
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…
Two women, Daphna Ibcher and Dr. Ariel Lehman, have established an innovative program at Sheba Medical Center to train therapists in PTSD treatment, addressing a critical mental h…
An Israeli association is holding a memorial ceremony in Haifa to connect the memory of the Holocaust with the victims of the October 7th attacks and fallen soldiers. The event in…
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…
A Ben-Gurion University study found Israelis experienced more anxiety but also more hope during the October 7th war than during the COVID-19 pandemic. The research highlights the…
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…
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…
A new study from Sheba Medical Center shows an AI algorithm can detect early signs of heart disease, hypertension, and stroke in women from standard mammogram images. The research…
Bialik Street in Ramat Gan is transforming into a vibrant urban center with a surge in cafes, bars, and a younger population, attracting visitors from across Israel. This revitali…
Columnist Zalman Shoval questions the timing of alleged warnings about the October 7th attacks, suggesting they were strategically released on the eve of elections after three yea…
Over three years of war, Israeli crisis hotline ERAN received nearly a million calls, with loneliness becoming the most reported issue. Suicidal content was present in over 21,000…
Three years after the October 7th attacks, the trauma and pain remain a constant, inescapable presence in Israel, influencing daily life and public consciousness despite a return…
Somaliland is seeking Israeli air defense systems and security aid due to concerns about Turkey's growing influence in Somalia. The request suggests Somaliland's primary regional…
Israeli politics is increasingly defined by identity and cultural conflicts rather than traditional left-right economic divides, mirroring trends in the United States. This shift…
An Israeli political analyst argues that the opposition's lack of strategy allows Prime Minister Netanyahu to dominate the political narrative, leading to a projected electoral ti…
Ofer Vinter's "Am Israel" party is open to a unity government with Benjamin Netanyahu, Gadi Eisenkot, and Avigdor Lieberman, provided a "Servicemembers Law" is passed. The party w…
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…
Attorney Yaakov Pelheimer advocates for the return of televised debates between Israeli prime ministerial candidates, a practice absent since 1999. He argues that such debates, ak…
The IDF anticipates a potential military operation in the Middle East, possibly involving Gaza, Syria, or Lebanon. This assessment follows recent Houthi actions against shipping i…
A new investor, Noam Azar, reported a 400% return on Intel stock purchased at $17 per share. He also invests in gold and other stocks, and began investing two years ago.
Playwright Yehoshua Sobol has reconceptualized his play "Crime and Wickedness," inspired by the October 7th attacks, as a satirical cabaret. The revised production explores the tr…
The Kia Picanto is now Israel's primary new small car option following market contraction, featuring a new, less powerful engine and a price tag around 100,000 shekels. Its automa…
Producer David Ellison is finalizing the merger of Warner Bros. and Paramount Pictures, creating a new media empire named Skydance. The conglomerate, financed by his father Larry…
Israel's state has purchased 45 million shekels worth of membranes for its private desalination plants due to an algae bloom crisis. While significant damage did not materialize…
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…
An editorial argues that Israel must lower its tolerance for catastrophic vulnerabilities following the October 7 massacre and a recent near-disaster on a flydubai flight. The IDF…
Samoa's Prime Minister Laaulialemalietoa Leuatea Schmidt apologized for a 2007 video showing him leading a "Heil Hitler" chant and Nazi salute. The apology comes amid his strong p…
Israel will see below-average temperatures and light rain on Tuesday, with a gradual warming trend and strengthening winds expected through the end of the week.
IDF chief reserve officer Benny Ben Ari warned of immense strain on Israel's expanded reserve force, which has grown by over 130,000 personnel since October 7th. Despite support s…
Israel's Supreme Court ruled that gay couples using surrogacy in Northern Cyprus need surrogate mothers' consent for adoption. The ruling requires couples to obtain a legal consen…
Televised debates between prime ministerial candidates are argued to be in the public interest for voters, despite the claim that Israeli voting is tribal and unaffected by such e…
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who has largely avoided challenging interviews for years, is facing criticism from his own circle. His associates are now accusing rival Gadi Ei…
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…
Israeli journalist Guy Maroz had his electric bicycle stolen but quickly recovered it thanks to a recently installed tracking system and his own initiative. The system alerted him…
Barak Abramov has sold his pizza chain amid a series of violent attacks on his other restaurant chain, Japenica. The sale to Gilead and Ben Baruchin's company includes plans to ex…
