Articles by March, 2025

The Israeli Knesset approved the 2025 state budget today (Tuesday) in a historic vote, passing both the second and third readings with 66 votes in favor and 52 against. At 619 billion shekels, the budget is the largest in Israel's history, with over 5 billion shekels earmarked for coalition funds directed toward the sectoral needs of the Haredi and Religious Zionism communities, as well as various tax increases and cuts to public services

The Legal Advisor to the Prime Minister, Gali Baharav-Miara, and State Attorney, Amit Isman, have approved a police recommendation to launch an investigation into Heritage Minister Amichai Eliyahu, MK Nissim Vaturi, and MK Zvi Sukkot, who are suspected of breaking into the "Sade Yemen" military base during a chaotic incident involving reserve soldiers and Military Police Investigators (MPI)

IAfter 18 hours of intense debate, the Knesset has passed the controversial law to change the composition of the Judicial Selection Committee, a key piece of the government’s legal revolution. The law passed in the early hours of the morning, with 67 Knesset members supporting it and only one opposing, MK Mickey Levy from the Yesh Atid party, who later claimed his vote was a mistake

As Israel transitions into Daylight Saving Time tonight at midnight, the country's economy is expected to see a significant boost, with savings estimated at 350 million shekels. These projections come from calculations made by the Economics Department of the Manufacturers' Association, following a request by Ynet

In an emotional and heart-wrenching video released by Hamas, Israeli captive Elkana can be seen crying and pleading for his release after being held for months. The distressing footage shows him begging Israeli authorities and the workers' union to intervene and secure his freedom, as he faces unimaginable psychological torment

The diplomatic tension between Israel and Turkey escalated on Sunday after Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar condemned Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s recent comments about Israel. Erdogan, during a visit to a mosque marking the end of Ramadan, attacked Israel, calling for its destruction. He declared, "May Allah destroy Zionist Israel for the sake of His holy name. We must see what is happening there, and therefore we must unite and be strong and be brothers here, may Allah always strengthen our unity."

A new survey conducted by the Employment Service has revealed alarming levels of financial strain and job insecurity faced by reserve servicemen and women who participated in the Iron Swords War. The survey, which gathered responses from 841 individuals out of tens of thousands who sought assistance from the Employment Service in recent months, sheds light on the significant challenges these individuals face as they return to civilian life

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s advisers, Eli Feldstein and Yonatan Urich, have been arrested as part of an ongoing investigation into alleged illicit connections between Netanyahu’s office and Qatari officials. Feldstein, the prime minister’s spokesman, and Urich, his media advisor, are suspected of crimes including money laundering, bribery, fraud, and breach of trust. The police are expected to request an extension of their detention