Articles by October, 2023

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has announced that he will face an investigation regarding the security lapses that enabled the recent terrorist attack by Hamas in the southern region of the country on October 7. However, he has stated that this inquiry will take place only after the current military campaign concludes

In response to the severe shortage of over 75,000 Palestinian workers in the Israeli construction industry, the government has swiftly approved an increase in foreign worker quotas from 30,000 to 50,000. This decision was made through an urgent telephone referendum, with the additional workforce being allocated in four increments of 5,000 foreign workers each, contingent on the actual staffing needs of each increment

Daylight Saving Time (DST) in Israel, a contentious issue that sparked nationwide debate, will not be extended this year, despite fervent petitions and calls for postponement in light of an ongoing state of emergency. The Israeli Ministry of the Interior, after much deliberation, opted to stick with the annual switch to standard time, setting the stage for shorter days and earlier sunsets

In an unprecedented turn of events, Prime Minister Netanyahu launched a scathing attack on the heads of Israeli intelligence agencies, Shin Bet's Ronan Bar and Amman Aharon Haliva, in response to the surprise attack by Hamas on October 7. The Prime Minister, who had thus far refused to accept responsibility for the failure that led to the attack, used his first press conference since the outbreak of the war to vent his frustration

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

Credit rating agency Moody's recently placed Israel under negative surveillance due to the ongoing conflict. In a document not yet widely circulated, Moody's has unveiled a particularly bleak forecast for the Israeli economy, anticipating significant economic challenges in the aftermath of the war

As the conflict in Israel intensifies, the nation is grappling with an 18% surge in cyberattacks, according to Gil Shvid, the founder and CEO of Check Point. Shvid made this announcement today when Check Point released its financial statements for the third quarter of 2023. "Since the beginning of the war, we have seen an 18% increase in cyberattacks on Israel, especially on government websites," stated Shvid. He pointed out that while most of these attacks aren't particularly sophisticated, there has been a noticeable rise in ransom demand attacks. Over the last three weeks, one out of...

In a move aimed at providing crucial support to businesses grappling with the aftermath of the 'Iron Swords' war, the Ministry of Finance has released a memorandum of law outlining a compensation plan. The plan, designed to be swiftly legislated, is set to pave the way for grant applications as early as November 15th, with a primary focus on small businesses and self-employed individuals who have suffered significant economic setbacks due to the conflict

In a daring ground operation on Monday night, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) successfully rescued female soldier Uri Magidish, who had been kidnapped by Hamas in a raid on the Otaf region on October 7. Magidish, an observer stationed at the Nahal Oz base along the Gaza border, was found in good condition, and no IDF forces were injured during the rescue