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Liberman Sparks Outrage With Proposal for Jordanian Control in West Bank
Israeli politician Avigdor Liberman proposed Jordan take over security and administration of parts of the West Bank, sparking immediate condemnation from Prime Minister Netanyahu…
Lieberman Proposes Jordan Take Control of West Bank Areas A and B
Avigdor Lieberman proposed Jordan assume security and administrative control over West Bank Areas A and B, citing the need to prevent a terrorist vacuum. Prime Minister Netanyahu…
Former Mossad Chief Yossi Cohen Opts Out of Aerodrom Stake
Former Mossad chief Yossi Cohen and associates will not exercise an option to buy shares in Aerodrom, a drone company, as the stock's decline has erased much of the potential prof…
Abbas Addresses UN, Calls for Palestinian State Within a Year
Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas, unable to enter the U.S., addressed a UN conference via video, calling for an independent Palestinian state within the next year. He…
Otzma Yehudit Demands Key Ministerial Posts, Outlines Judicial and Security Agendas
Otzma Yehudit leader Itamar Ben-Gvir is demanding the Defense Minister post, while Tally Gottlieb seeks the Justice Minister role, presenting security and judicial reform plans. B…
Macron's Hamas Claim Sparks Outrage in Israel
French President Emmanuel Macron's claim that Hamas has never been active in the West Bank has drawn sharp condemnation from Israel, which cites nearly 40 years of terrorist activ…
Top 5 In-Demand Jobs in Israel Revealed Amidst Tech Shifts and Labor Shortages
A 2026 market analysis in Israel identifies engineers, sales staff, and waiters as the most in-demand jobs, while also noting a surplus of software developers. The report highligh…
Competition Authority Halts Card Company Sale, Banks to Receive $50 Million Payout
The sale of Israeli credit card company Cal has been canceled by the Competition Authority, requiring the selling banks, Discount and International, to pay approximately NIS 187 m…
Court Rules Couple Owes Higher Property Tax on Finished Apartment
An Israeli court ruled that a couple must pay a higher purchase tax rate on an apartment they bought, determining it was a finished residence and not a shell as they claimed. The…
Jordan Border Crossings Extend Hours Amid Cargo Crisis
Israel is extending operating hours at the Allenby and Jordan River border crossings with Jordan to address a cargo handling crisis caused by staff shortages and tightened securit…
Author Declares Boycott of Elections, Citing Decades of Unmet Promises
Author Fouad Anwar Abu Bakr announced a personal boycott of elections, citing 78 years of unfulfilled promises and persistent suffering for the Arab population. He views his vote…
Union and Harel Withdraw from Cal Deal, Pay Discount Bank $50 Million
Union Group and Harel Group have officially withdrawn from their deal to acquire Cal from Discount Bank due to regulatory conditions, agreeing to pay NIS 187 million in compensati…
Israel's "Breathing Culture" Project Returns for Sukkot Holiday
Israel's "Breathing Culture" project is back for Sukkot, offering free cultural activities with artists and guided tours at six national parks. The initiative, a collaboration bet…
Israel Launches Tender for 2.5 Billion Shekel Metrobus Network
Israel has announced a tender for a 2.5 billion shekel metrobus network connecting Rehovot to Tel Aviv, expected to launch in mid-2028. The project will feature dedicated lanes an…
Israel's Energy Regulator Shields Consumers From Power Company's Construction Losses
Israel's Electricity Authority will not allow the state-owned Electric Company to pass on 230 million shekels in losses from construction project mismanagement to consumers. The r…
Israeli Startup nT-Tao Partners with US Firm for Fusion-Powered Data Centers
Israeli startup nT-Tao is partnering with US firm Orion Nuclear Energy to develop and deploy compact fusion reactors for powering data centers. The technology, still in prototype…
Local Authority Worker Arrested for Installing Listening Device in Mayor's Office
Police in northern Israel arrested a 65-year-old man suspected of installing an eavesdropping device in the Gush Halav local council offices. The suspect, a local authority employ…
East Jerusalem Five-Year Plan Stalled Amid Budget Cuts and War
A five-year plan for East Jerusalem, budgeted at 3.2 billion shekels and reduced to 2 billion due to war-related cuts, has seen significant delays. Key initiatives like new housin…
Syria Claims 90% Agreement with Israel on Security Deal Before Talks Collapsed
Former Syrian Foreign Minister Farouk al-Shara claimed Syria and Israel were 90% close to a security agreement before Israel withdrew from talks. Key unresolved issues included Is…
Aliza Lavie: From Knesset to Bestselling Author, A Look at a Transformative Israeli Figure
Dr. Aliza Lavie, a former Israeli lawmaker and academic, is recognized for her impactful work in advancing women's rights and gender equality through legislation and research. Her…
Israel Demands US Military Refuelers Leave Ben Gurion Airport
Israel's Airports Authority has demanded the removal of 19 U.S. military refueling aircraft from Ben Gurion Airport by the end of 2026 due to infrastructure constraints and projec…
French President Macron's Hamas Claim Dismissed as Distraction from Soviet-Era Palestinian Narrative
An opinion piece argues that French President Macron's statement about Hamas is a distraction from the historical narrative of the Palestinian movement, which the author claims wa…
New Outpost Planned Near Majd al-Krum After Previous Evacuation
A new plan aims to establish a settlement outpost near Majd al-Krum in the Galilee on land claimed by the Jewish National Fund. The outpost will be staffed by local guards, replac…
Ex-Interior Ministry Official Asks High Court to Approve CEO Appointment
Moshe Mor-Yosef has petitioned Israel's High Court of Justice to approve his appointment as CEO of the National Community Centers Network after the appointment committee rejected…
Global Markets React to Geopolitical Tensions and AI Boom
Global markets are reacting to geopolitical news involving the U.S. and Iran, leading to a drop in oil prices. Meanwhile, Meta Platforms' stock is surging on excitement about its…
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…
Netanyahu Holds Secret Meeting With Ben Gvir, Smotrich to Coordinate Campaign Strategy
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu secretly met with Itamar Ben Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich to coordinate election campaign strategies, particularly concerning Ofer Winter. The meeti…
Israel's Rental Market Faces Shortage Amid High Interest Rates
Israel's rental market is facing a shortage of available units due to high interest rates impacting developer profits and slow government land allocation. Immediately available re…
Israeli Forces Detain Palestinian Police Colonel Near Nablus
Israeli forces arrested Palestinian Authority police Colonel Majdi Amr near Nablus on September 23. The arrest occurred after his home was surrounded by special forces. Neither th…
Car Insurance Prices Plummet to Lowest Since 1984
Car insurance prices in Israel saw their steepest monthly drop since 1984, falling 8% in August due to regulatory pressure, lower theft rates, and stabilized parts costs. Prices h…
Israel Welcomes Autumn With Migrating Birds and Blooming Flowers
Israel is experiencing the arrival of autumn, characterized by the massive annual migration of birds and the blooming of wildflowers like autumn crocuses. Authorities are monitori…
Bezalel Smotrich: A Comprehensive Profile of Israel's Controversial Finance Minister
Bezalel Smotrich, Israel's Finance Minister, is a prominent figure in the national-religious movement known for his hardline stances on settlements, the West Bank, and the Israeli…
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…
Abbas's Son Denied US Entry on Canadian Passport
Yasser Abbas, son of Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas, was denied boarding a flight to the US from Dubai while attempting to use his Canadian passport, as he is subje…
Syrian Leader Offers Trump New Jersey Instead of Golan Heights
Syrian leader Ahmad al-Sharaa stated he jokingly proposed to then-President Donald Trump that he give New Jersey to Israel instead of recognizing Israeli sovereignty over the Gola…
Israel's Antitrust Authority Demands Super-Pharm Stake Sale in Cal Deal
Israel's Competition Authority requires Union Investments to sell its Super-Pharm stake to acquire credit card company Cal, citing concerns over data access. Discount Bank, the se…
Soviet Jewry Movement Leaders Enid-Esther and Stuart Wortsman Honored
Enid-Esther and Stuart Wortsman, key leaders of the Union of Councils for Soviet Jewry, are being honored for their pivotal role in the decades-long struggle for Soviet Jewry's fr…
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…
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…
Ancient Ritual Bath Unearthed Intact in Southern Israel
An ancient 2,000-year-old mikveh weighing 25 tons was successfully removed intact from the ground in Carmei Gat, southern Israel, by the Israel Antiquities Authority. The artifact…
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…
Haifa Firefighters Extinguish Apartment Blaze Caused by Dryer
Firefighters in Haifa extinguished an apartment fire caused by a clothes dryer on Sinai Street. No injuries were reported in the incident.
Israel Launches Probe Into Filmmakers Over 'Naza' Documentary
Israel's Population and Immigration Authority is reviewing the citizenship of filmmakers Yuval Abraham and Rachel Shor over their documentary 'Naza.' The review, prompted by the C…
Erdogan Accuses Israel of "Genocidal Thinking" at UN
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan accused Israel of "genocidal thinking" and "state terrorism" during a speech at the UN General Assembly, citing high civilian casualties in…
Ben Gvir Accuses Netanyahu's Office of Signaling International Partners He Won't Be in Next Government
Otzma Yehudit leader Itamar Ben-Gvir accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office of informing foreign nations that Ben-Gvir would not be in the next government. The accusat…
Jordan's King Abdullah II Accuses Israel of Trying to Displace Palestinians at UN
Jordan's King Abdullah II addressed the UN General Assembly, accusing Israel of trying to prevent a Palestinian state through actions in Gaza and Judea and Samaria. Turkish Presid…
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…
Israeli Air Passenger Rights: Direct Compensation for Flight Delays and Cancellations
Israeli law mandates direct financial compensation for flight delays of eight hours or more, with amounts ranging from 1,390 to 3,340 shekels per passenger based on flight distanc…