Articles by April, 2024

A wave of protests swept through Israel on Saturday night, with demonstrators in approximately 50 locations demanding immediate elections. The main rally in Tel Aviv's Kaplan Street drew tens of thousands, according to organizers, with estimates exceeding a hundred thousand attendees

On the six-month mark since the outbreak of the conflict, the situation in Gaza remains complex as a record number of humanitarian aid trucks, approximately 322, entered the territory today. This influx comes amidst stalled negotiations for the release of abducted individuals and the withdrawal of IDF forces from Khan Yunis

Monday, the Governor of the Bank of Israel, Prof. Amir Yaron, announced the Monetary Committee's decision to maintain the interest rate at 4.5%, despite a slowdown in inflation to 2.5%. Prof. Yaron emphasized the need for caution, stating that "a full recovery of the economy is still a distant goal," and that future interest rate adjustments will hinge on inflation converging with economic policy targets

Diplomat, a major importer and distributor of well-known international brands in Israel, has announced a price increase averaging 3%-4% on its products, affecting popular names like Milka, Oreo, Tampax, Heinz, Kellogg's, and Fairey. Despite warnings from the Ministry of Economy and the government's efforts to ease imports, Diplomat moves forward with its price hike plans, indicating resilience against external pressures. The company, which also distributes Procter & Gamble products across several countries, cites increased costs from international suppliers as the reason for the price...

Iranian cyber attackers, linked to the Muddy Water group associated with the Iranian Ministry of Intelligence, have launched targeted phishing campaigns against Israeli journalists and media organizations, according to a report released by Check Point and revealed by PC. The Muddy Water group executed two significant phishing campaigns in recent days, focusing on leading media outlets, prominent journalists, as well as tourism and health organizations in Israel. The attackers utilized hacked legitimate email addresses to send deceptive messages, posing as medical and nursing centers or...

US President Joe Biden sharply criticized Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's policy in Gaza tonight (Wednesday). In an interview with the Univision network, the US President said that Netanyahu's policy in Gaza was wrong and that he does not agree with his approach. Biden also emphasized in the interview that Israel needs to reach a ceasefire

Israel assassinated three of the sons of Ismail Haniyeh, the head of the political bureau of Hamas, in Gaza City. The IDF claims that the three were on their way to carry out terrorist activity and that one of them was involved in holding hostages

In a report released today by the Chief Economist Division of the Ministry of Finance, February's real estate transactions depict a nuanced picture of recovery, particularly in the new apartment market. Despite challenges posed by the ongoing war, the data suggests a gradual rebound in certain segments of the housing sector

In a dramatic escalation of tensions, Iranian special forces commandeered the MSC Aries, a partially Israeli-owned ship, in the Strait of Hormuz today. The vessel, partially owned by Israeli billionaire Eyal Ofer, was intercepted and diverted toward Iranian territory by helicopter

In the aftermath of the tragic death of 14-year-old Benjamin Ahimeir, violence has erupted in the Judea and Samaria region, fueling fears of widespread unrest. The incident, which has sparked clashes between Israeli civilians and Palestinians, has prompted heightened security measures and calls for calm from officials