Articles by September, 2024

by Ifi Reporter
Category: Politics
In a landmark ruling today, the Israeli Labor Court decisively ended the Histadrut’s strike, declaring it illegal because it was politically motivated. The decision, handed down by Judge Hadas Yahlom, has profound implications for the role of the Histadrut, the country’s largest labor federation, in future labor disputes and political matters
Sep 2, 2024

by Ifi Reporter
Category: Government
In a hastily arranged press conference, Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich unveiled the key points of the 2025 budget proposal, estimating that war-related expenses will increase by NIS 200-250 billion. Smotrich expressed confidence that the budget deficit will decrease to less than 6.6% of GDP by the end of the year, with hopes of further reducing it to below 4% through increased revenues and a NIS 35 billion cut in expenses
Sep 3, 2024

by Ifi Reporter
Category: Government
The head of the Mossad, Dedi Barnea, confirmed to mediators on Monday that Israel is prepared to withdraw from the Philadelphia Axis as part of the second phase of the deal for the release of abductees held by Hamas. This statement came just hours before Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu publicly asserted that he was not ready to make such a concession. These conflicting signals have caused confusion and concern among those closely following the negotiations
Sep 4, 2024

by Ifi Reporter
Category: Capital Market
The average salary in the economy is rising and approaching NIS 14,000. In June, the average salary reached NIS 13,920, an increase of 5.1% compared to June 2023
Sep 4, 2024

by Ifi Reporter
Category: Government
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu continues to stand firm on maintaining a presence in the Philadelphia axis, despite growing international pressure. Hamas, meanwhile, has officially rejected additional proposals for a potential hostage exchange deal, accusing Netanyahu of deliberately sabotaging negotiations
Sep 5, 2024

Court Freezes Promotion of Police Officer Accused of Assaulting Protesters: Legal Battle Intensifies
by Ifi Reporter
Category: Law
The Jerusalem District Court issued an interim order on Thursday, freezing the promotion of Superintendent Meir Suisa, who is facing charges of throwing stun grenades at demonstrators protesting against the legal overhaul earlier this year. Suisa, who had been slated for promotion to deputy superintendent and commander of the Tel Aviv-South police, is at the center of a legal and political controversy
Sep 5, 2024

by Ifi Reporter
Category: Financial
A short and "embarrassing" meeting between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the Finance Ministry's professional clerks took place on Thursday to discuss the 2025 budget, leaving many questions unanswered. During the meeting, the Treasury's chief economist, Dr. Shmuel Abramson, presented a revised forecast, showing slower-than-expected growth in 2024 and 2025. This year’s growth is projected at 1.1%, while 2025 is expected to see 4.4%, a slight downgrade from previous estimates
Sep 5, 2024

by Ifi Reporter
Category: Politics
The family of Hersh Goldberg-Polin, one of six abductees murdered by Hamas during captivity, has allowed the publication of a psychological terror video released by the militant group. The video, published last night (between Thursday and Friday), shows Hersh addressing his family with a heartbreaking message, despite the likelihood that parts of it were dictated to him
Sep 5, 2024

by Ifi Reporter
Category: Government
A 26-year-old human rights activist, Eisenor Azgi Igi, who held both American and Turkish citizenship, was shot and killed by Israeli soldiers while participating in a demonstration in the village of Kfar Beta, near Nablus. The Palestinian Ministry of Health confirmed her death, stating she was hit in the head by live fire and transported to Rafidia Hospital in Nablus, where she was pronounced dead
Sep 6, 2024

by Ifi Reporter
Category: Politics
Tens of thousands gathered in Tel Aviv on Saturday night to demand the Israeli government take urgent action to free the remaining hostages held by Hamas. The demonstration, held at Shaar Begin near the Kirya military headquarters, followed a week of escalating protests after the discovery of the bodies of six Israeli hostages in Gaza
Sep 7, 2024
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