Articles by June, 2024

Hours after Hamas submitted its response to the proposal for a hostage deal and a cease-fire, Israel made it clear: the terrorist organization actually rejected the Israeli outline, as presented by US President Joe Biden in his speech at the end of last month

In a late-night session, the Knesset approved, by a majority of 63 consecutive legal application votes, the draft law for the security service, effectively endorsing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's proposal for an exemption from conscription. The vote saw Defense Minister Galant opposing the proposal, drawing applause from the opposition

Data released by the Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS) reveals a robust performance in Israel's real estate sector, with April witnessing a notable surge in apartment sales despite a seasonal slowdown attributed to the Passover holiday. While the month recorded 6,892 apartment sales, marking a 13% decline from March figures, analysts assert that when adjusted for seasonal effects, April actually witnessed a 3.7% increase in sales compared to the previous month. Market Adaptation to New Interest Rates Spurs Growth A stark contrast is drawn to April 2023, where only 3,863 apartments...

A big surprise with the publication of the consumer price index: the index for the month of May rose by only 0.2%, just like in May last year, and below the forecasts of the analysts who expected it to be between 0.5% and 0.7%. Because of this, the annual inflation rate remains at 2.8%, and still meets the target set by the government (1%-3%)

The United States has announced sanctions against the "Order 9" organization, citing their involvement in blocking humanitarian aid trucks destined for the Gaza Strip. This move comes amidst a series of actions targeting extreme right-wing elements in Israel linked to violence against Palestinian citizens

The IDF has released the names of two soldiers who lost their lives in the northern Gaza Strip, identified as Capt. (res.) Eitan Koplowitz, 28, from Jerusalem, and Sergeant Major (res.) Ilon Weiss, 49, from Psagot. Two additional fighters from the 129th Battalion of the 8th Armored Brigade were seriously injured during the operation

Another disaster in the Gaza Strip: Sergeant Zur Avraham was killed on Sunday and three other fighters were seriously and moderately injured, after the building he was searching collapsed in part after an explosive device was activated. Also, the name of Sergeant Shalom Menachem who fell in the NMR disaster in Rafah was allowed to be published

In a significant legal development, the High Court of Justice has temporarily halted State Comptroller Matanyahu Engelman's audit procedures concerning the IDF and Shin Bet's actions before and after the October 7 Hamas attack. The decision, pending a forthcoming hearing next month, was reasoned by Judge Gila Knafi-Steinitz citing concerns over the audit's potential impact on national security and operational readiness during a complex security climate.

In a significant legal development, the Supreme Court of France has ruled in favor of Israeli defense manufacturers, ordering the cancellation of a ban that had prohibited Israeli companies from participating in the ongoing Eurostory weapons exhibition in Paris. This decision comes after a contentious legal battle that involved multiple French courts and drew international attention

Teva Pharmaceuticals, headquartered in Israel, has announced significant layoffs affecting multiple departments at its main office, alongside a transfer of jobs abroad. The company, which employed 37,851 individuals globally at the close of 2023, with 3,385 based in Israel, cited operational adjustments as part of its new strategy called "Pivot to Growth