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The Agency for Small and Medium Businesses in the Ministry of Economy and Industry is launching an aid program to promote digitization and computer systems for businesses in the amount of NIS 18 million; Up to NIS 350,000 for a business that will make investments to advance computing, which will lead to an increase in productivity and improve competitiveness. In order to increase the use of digital tools among businesses, the Small and Medium Business Agency is launching grants of up to NIS 350,000 per business, for the benefit of implementing computer systems and digital tools

In a highly contentious session at the Israeli Knesset, the controversial "reason for reasonableness" law, proposed by Justice Minister Yariv Levin, has been passed on second and third readings with a majority of 64 Knesset members in favor and no opposition. The law's passage marks a significant milestone in what Levin describes as a "legal revolution" plan

In a significant development, the Regional Labor Court in Bat Yam has issued an order at noon on Tuesday, directing the striking doctors in Israel to immediately end their strike and return to work. The court's ruling emphasized that while a two-hour protest strike is within the right to protest, the ongoing strike, which has lasted more than seven hours, has exceeded reasonable limits. The strike was initiated by doctors in the public health system in protest of the legislation repealing the reasonableness clause in the Knesset

The "White Doctor's Coats" protest, which brings together workers in the health system who oppose the regime coup and includes thousands of doctors, announced that if the government does not comply with the High Court ruling, its members will not report to work in the hospitals. "We declare that in a situation of the constitutional crisis, we will not be forced to report to work until the government returns to respecting the rulings of the Supreme Court," they wrote in a statement

Israel, long recognized for its prowess in innovation and academia, now faces a troubling descent in the OECD's education yearbook "Education View." This internationally renowned statistical publication is an important benchmark in the field of education, and Israel's recent rankings are raising concerns

Ministry of Health has issued a resounding recommendation for universal COVID-19 vaccination amid the emergence of new substrains of the Omicron variant. This announcement comes as a proactive measure to safeguard public health and curb the spread of the virus

In a significant move aimed at enhancing security measures and safeguarding the population, the Home Front Command has issued a public announcement detailing the tightening of restrictions in specific regions of the country. The new guidelines, which come into effect from Saturday, October 28, 2023, at 7:00 p.m., will remain in place until Monday, October 30, 2023, at 6:00 p.m

National Insurance Institute has reported an alarming increase in unemployment benefit applications since the beginning of November, mirroring figures reminiscent of the COVID-19 crisis. A total of 84,618 applicants have sought assistance from the National Insurance Institute due to the ongoing hostilities. Of these, 61,500 individuals have been forced into involuntary unemployment, while 23,118 cited other reasons such as layoffs

Teva Pharmaceuticals, headquartered in Israel, has announced significant layoffs affecting multiple departments at its main office, alongside a transfer of jobs abroad. The company, which employed 37,851 individuals globally at the close of 2023, with 3,385 based in Israel, cited operational adjustments as part of its new strategy called "Pivot to Growth

Recent appearances by President Joe Biden have sparked internal discussions within the Democratic Party about the viability of his candidacy leading up to the November elections. Some members are questioning whether it would be beneficial to replace him, given his recent statements and physical demeanor