Articles by September, 2023

On Saturday evening, as the eve of Yom Kippur approached, thousands gathered at Tel Aviv's Kaplan intersection for the 38th week of demonstrations against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government. Simultaneously, a separate demonstration occurred at the Western Wall for the annual forgiveness evening. This year, the religious holiday of Yom Kippur seems to symbolize the nation's deepening divide

In a dramatic turn of events on Yom Kippur, clashes and protests erupted in various parts of Israel as members of the "Jewish Head" organization attempted to enforce gender segregation in public spaces during religious prayers. The incidents resulted in a political storm and brought to light the ongoing battle for public space in the country

Israel's investment in civilian research and development (R&D) witnessed a substantial surge in 2022, according to data released by the Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS). The national expenditure on civilian R&D soared by 14.7%, reaching a remarkable NIS 106.1 billion for the year

Preliminary data from the Leumitech and IVC report for the third quarter of the year in the Israeli high-tech sector reveals intriguing insights into the industry's recent performance. While headline figures indicate a significant decline in investments, a closer look reveals encouraging signs of stabilization and recovery

US State Department declared on Wednesday that Israel has been officially accepted into the Visa Waiver Program. This historic announcement has been eagerly awaited by many Israelis, giving rise to both anticipation and inquiries. Under the new regulations, Israeli travelers intending to visit the United States will need to register online through the US government's Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA). ESTA is an automated system designed to determine eligibility for entry into the US under the visa waiver program. Applicants will be required to complete an online...

Finance Minister of Israel, Bezalel Smotrich, has officially declared that the price of a liter of self-service octane 95 gasoline will remain unchanged for the upcoming month of October, standing at NIS 6.94 per liter. This announcement comes as a result of Minister Smotrich signing a decree to extend the excise tax discount on fuel, offering substantial relief to consumers

In the 39th week of ongoing protests in Israel, thousands of demonstrators took to the streets on Saturday, rallying against the government's controversial policies and legislation. The main gathering, located at the Kaplan intersection in Tel Aviv, drew a significant crowd, as protestors voiced their concerns about the state of the nation