Articles by 0 February, 2024

The IDF spokesman announced that three reserve soldiers were killed yesterday in the southern Gaza Strip by an explosive device explosion in the building where they were staying, east of Khan Yunis. The deceased soldiers are Lt. Col. Nathaniel Ya'akov Alkoubi, 36 years old from Haifa; Major Yair Cohen, 30 years old from Ramat Gan; and Sergeant Major Ziv Chen, 27 years old from Kfar Saba. Two other reserve soldiers in the battalion were seriously injured by the explosion

Inflation in Israel has remained stable in January, with the Consumer Price Index (CPI) holding steady, according to the latest report from the Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS). This stability has led to an annual inflation rate of 2.6%, marking the lowest level since November 2021

In the first reference to the report according to which the US is promoting a rapid plan for a Palestinian state, a spokesman in the Prime Minister's Office rejected the idea. "This is not the time to talk about handing out gifts to the Palestinians," said Avi Hayman, spokesman for the National Administration for Public Diplomacy at the Prime Minister's Office in a briefing for foreign reporters. According to him, Israel is still in the "period after the disaster of the October 7 massacre

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Joe Biden held a second conversation within a week, focusing on several critical issues, including the ongoing conflict in Gaza. Discussions centered on the plight of abductees held by Hamas and the need for humanitarian aid to enter Gaza. Additionally, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak expressed deep concern over civilian casualties in Gaza and urged Israel to adhere to international humanitarian law

The Knesset is set to face a delay in the approval of the new state budget for 2024, as senior officials in the Ministry of Finance confirm. The anticipated postponement, expected to last at least two weeks until March 4, comes as a result of delays in budget submission and approval processes

After a prolonged period of stagnation, apartment prices in Israel saw a notable uptick towards the end of 2023, marking the first increase in ten months. According to the latest data from the Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), the housing price index revealed a 0.7% rise in apartment prices during the months of November and December 2023 compared to the previous two months

In a tragic development, Sergeant Simon Shlomov, a 20-year-old fighter from Kiryat Bialik serving in the 202nd Battalion of the Paratroopers Brigade, was reported killed yesterday in a fierce battle in the southern Gaza Strip. The IDF spokesman has authorized the release of this information, shedding light on the grim reality faced by Israeli forces in the ongoing conflict. Sergeant Shlomov's sacrifice adds to the somber toll of the conflict, with a total of 573 IDF soldiers losing their lives since the war's inception, including 236 casualties since the commencement of ground operations...

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich's comments regarding the prioritization of destroying Hamas over the return of abductees have sparked controversy

In a tragic incident this morning, a young man lost his life and eight others sustained injuries as three terrorists opened fire on vehicles along Route 1 near the A-Zaim checkpoint in the Maale Adumim area. The attack caused chaos and panic among commuters, resulting in a pregnant woman being seriously injured. Fortunately, medical teams swiftly responded, transferring all injured individuals to hospitals in Jerusalem for urgent treatment

Negotiations resumed in Paris yesterday, marking a significant step forward in efforts to broker a new deal between Israel and Hamas. This evening, the outline for the proposed agreement was made public, with the War Cabinet set to review and likely approve the agreed-upon lines during tonight's session. Following the conclusion of yesterday's meeting, mediators reached a consensus on the fundamental principles of the deal, including the release of abductees and compensation for Israel. Speaking to News 12, a senior political official expressed optimism, stating, "There is significant...