Articles by January, 2025

Delek Group, controlled by businessman Yitzhak Tshuva, has reached a significant agreement to acquire control of Isracard, Israel's leading credit card company, for a reported NIS 3.56 billion. The deal follows a previous agreement between Isracard and Menorah Mivtachim, valued at NIS 3.15 billion, which was ultimately canceled after Menorah chose not to improve its offer

The Chief Military Defense Attorney’s Office has confirmed a significant increase in the number of defense attorneys providing legal advice to soldiers and reservists regarding investigations related to the ongoing war. This surge in consultations is linked to multiple investigation mechanisms that have been put in place since the conflict began, including internal military probes and external audits

General Joseph Awan’s election as Lebanon’s new president marks a significant turning point for the country, ending a political deadlock that had lasted more than two years. His rise to power, supported by the United States, Saudi Arabia, and several Arab countries, is expected to prompt increased pressure on Israel to withdraw its forces from southern Lebanon by the end of January, as stipulated in a ceasefire agreement

A new proposal to change the composition of Israel's Judicial Selection Committee, unveiled Thursday by Ministers Yariv Levin and Gideon Sa'ar, has ignited fierce opposition from legal experts, civil society organizations, and opposition politicians. Critics argue that the proposed changes mark a significant step toward a political takeover of the judiciary and threaten the very foundations of Israeli democracy

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed today that its Air Force carried out significant strikes against Houthi targets across Yemen, including deep inside the country, as part of ongoing operations aimed at crippling the Houthi military infrastructure. The attacks were directed by the Intelligence and Navy branches of the IDF and targeted key sites, including the Hezaz Power Plant, a vital energy source for Houthi military operations, and infrastructure at the ports of Ras Issa and Hodeidah, crucial for Houthi logistics

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed on Saturday evening that Mossad Director David Barnea will travel to Qatar at the head of a high-ranking delegation to advance negotiations on a hostage deal and a potential ceasefire in Gaza. The trip is part of ongoing international efforts to secure the release of Israeli hostages held by Hamas, to reach a deal by January 20, the deadline for President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has confirmed the tragic deaths of five Nahal Brigade patrol fighters in an explosion at a building in Beit Hanoun, located in the northern Gaza Strip. The blast, which occurred during the ongoing ground operations in Gaza, also left eight other soldiers seriously injured

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued a statement to the Israeli public on Saturday evening, explaining the recent cabinet approval for the hostage release deal. The statement came following a government meeting that reviewed the details of the deal, which has faced both support and opposition from within the coalition

A stabbing attack took place this evening (Tuesday) in the bustling Nahalat Binyamin area of Tel Aviv, leaving four people injured. According to initial reports, a terrorist pulled out a knife and began attacking passersby in two separate locations within proximity. The victims included a 28-year-old man and a 24-year-old man, both of whom were in moderate condition, and two others, aged 24 and 59, who sustained lighter injuries. Emergency medical teams quickly arrived and transported the injured to nearby hospitals

The recent ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, along with the ongoing release of abducted Israeli citizens, marks a pivotal moment in Israel’s recovery following the October 7 attack. On Tuesday, IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi and Southern Command Colonel Yaron Finkelman announced their resignations, signaling the end of their service in the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF)