Articles by November, 2024

On Friday, the Israeli government approved the state budget for 2025, totaling approximately NIS 607.4 billion ($163 billion). The decision came despite opposition from several ministers, including Itamar Ben Gabir, Amichai Eliyahu, and Yitzhak Vaserlauf. Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich announced accompanying budgetary adjustments amounting to around NIS 37 billion

The IDF spokesman confirmed the deaths of two soldiers from the Shaked Battalion of the Givati Brigade during recent combat operations in the northern Gaza Strip. Sgt. Itai Farizat (20) from Petah Tikva and Sgt. Yair Hanania (22) from Lower Galilee were both killed, with an additional soldier seriously injured and hospitalized

The Rishon Lezion Magistrate's Court ruled on Sunday that the leak of sensitive intelligence information from the IDF to the Prime Minister's Office, and subsequently to foreign media, poses a serious risk to the security agencies' efforts in negotiating the release of abducted individuals. The ruling comes amidst ongoing investigations involving members of the security establishment

An American official and a former Israeli official, briefed on recent developments, revealed that the Biden administration has conveyed a stern warning to Iran: any further attacks on Israel will lead to a more robust Israeli response, which the U.S. may not be able to restrain

The ongoing security situation in Israel has led to a sharp decline in international flights, with major foreign airlines announcing daily cancellations to and from the country. Notable aviation giants such as American Airlines, the Greek carrier Aegean Airlines, and the German Lufthansa Group have all decided to halt services to Israel for the foreseeable future. Air France has extended its suspension of all flights until November 12, while American Airlines has gone a step further, announcing that it will not fly to Israel until at least September 2025

Demonstrations erupted across Israel late Tuesday evening, following Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's controversial decision to fire Defense Minister Yoav Gallant. The move, which came amid rising tensions surrounding the ongoing war and security issues, sparked a wave of protests in major cities, with thousands of demonstrators voicing their anger over what they perceived as a politically motivated dismissal. Protesters accused Netanyahu of prioritizing his coalition’s stability over national security, particularly amid the ongoing conflict with Hamas

Israel's Defense Minister Yoav Gallant was dramatically dismissed from his position this evening by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, a move that has raised significant political and security concerns. In a statement following his dismissal, Gallant outlined the three main issues he believes led to his removal: his firm stance on conscription, his commitment to securing the return of abducted Israelis, and his call for a state commission of inquiry into the October 7 massacre

Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. has posted strong third-quarter results, marking a second consecutive quarter of double-digit growth and raising its full-year forecasts. The company exceeded expectations, reporting revenues of $4.3 billion for Q3, up 13% from the same period in 2023. This performance was significantly higher than the $4.1 billion analysts had forecasted. Teva also surpassed profit expectations, with a net profit of 69 cents per share, beating the anticipated 65 cents per share

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant told families of abducted Israelis that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu alone is responsible for any decisions regarding a potential hostage deal, according to a source present during the conversation. Speaking to families in a closed meeting on Thursday, Gallant reportedly stated that Netanyahu’s considerations were neither military nor political, but personal. Gallant emphasized that the Israeli military had achieved its objectives in the Gaza Strip, and there was no longer a strategic reason to delay a deal with Hamas

A wave of severe violence broke out on the streets of Amsterdam last night, targeting Maccabi Tel Aviv fans after their European League match against Ajax. Reports indicate that dozens of Muslim attackers were waiting at multiple locations around the stadium and hotel areas, launching unprovoked assaults on Israeli supporters