Articles by January, 2024

In a devastating turn of events, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) spokesperson confirmed this morning that 21 reservist soldiers lost their lives in two serious incidents in the southern Gaza Strip. The fallen heroes include Major General (Res.) Matan Lazar, Maj. Gen. (res.) Hadar Keflok, Maj. Gen. (res.) Sergey Guntmacher, Maj. Gen. (res.) Elkana Yehuda Sepaz, Maj. Gen. (res.) Yuval Lopes, Major (res.) Yoav Levy, Major (res.) Nicholas Berger, Major (res.) Cedric Green, Sergeant Major (res.) Raphael Elias Moshiov, and Sergeant Major (res.) Barak Haim ben Walid

In the wake of escalating tensions between Turkey and Israel, a growing number of Israeli consumers are expressing concern about unwittingly purchasing products with Turkish origins. While the import of certain goods like tomatoes and vegetables from Turkey has been halted, many popular international brands continue to manufacture products in Turkish factories, raising eyebrows among Israeli shoppers

El Al Airlines disclosed its decision to suspend flights to South Africa, effective at the end of March. The airline currently operates two flights weekly on the Tel Aviv-Johannesburg route, which is its sole connection to the country. The move is attributed to a notable decline in demand from Israeli passengers, impacting various global destinations, including Johannesburg, due to perceived security concerns

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reported ongoing clashes in the Khan Yunis area, with Division 98 fighters actively engaged in eliminating terrorists and uncovering weapons and military equipment. A military warehouse was discovered deep in Khan Yunis, housing a significant amount of ammunition, weapons, and advanced technological means

Thousands gathered on Sunday evening at the Nation Buildings in Jerusalem for the opening of the right-wing conference titled "For the Victory of Israel." Organized by the Samaria Council, the Nahala movement, and other bodies, the conference advocates for the return of Jewish settlement in the Gaza Strip

In a decision reached during today's Electricity Authority plenum meeting, the electricity prices in Israel are set to increase by 2.6% starting February 1, 2024. The approval follows a three-week public hearing process and aims to address various challenges, including economic difficulties due to the ongoing war

In a covert gathering held approximately a week ago in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, key representatives from Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Jordan, and the Palestinian Authority strategized on coordinating their positions for the aftermath of the conflict in Gaza. The meeting aimed to discuss ways in which a "renewed Palestinian Authority" could play a role in the administration of the Gaza Strip, according to sources familiar with the matter

In the recently released Corruption Perception Index (CPI) for the year 2023, Israel has experienced a notable drop, falling to 33rd place with a score of 62. This comes after a positive shift in 2022, where Israel climbed five places with a score of 63, compared to the lowest score of 59 in 2021

In a significant development following the Paris summit, NBC reports that Israel has agreed to the mediators' proposal for a hostage deal. The proposal, set to be sent to Hamas today, outlines a plan for the staged release of abductees. The deal is contingent upon a prolonged ceasefire and the delivery of aid shipments to Gaza

In a move reflective of the challenging economic landscape, Osem Nestlé and Unilever have announced price hikes on a range of products starting March 1. Osem Nestlé's price adjustments will affect popular items such as Sabar salads, Tivol products, Bonjour pastries, Osem ketchup, noodles for soup, sauces, cookies, and chocolate-based products like Apropos and Kitkat. The increases vary between 3% and 9%, with some products seeing an 8%-5% rise. Osem Nestlé emphasized that this adjustment pertains to around 14% of its total product offerings, primarily those produced in industrial plants...