Articles by August, 2025

The White House announced late Thursday (Friday, Israel time) that Israeli exports to the United States will be subject to a 15% import tariff, following weeks of speculation and last-minute diplomatic appeals. The new rate is only a slight reduction from the original 17% proposed in April under President Donald Trump’s ambitious tariff overhaul, and is expected to have significant implications for the Israeli economy

Tens of thousands of people gathered at Kidnapped Square in Tel Aviv to mark 666 days since Israeli hostages were taken captive by Hamas on October 7, 2023. The rally took place amid growing public outrage and deep emotional pain following the release of shocking footage of captive Eviatar David, seen digging his own grave and documenting severe starvation and physical deterioration

Israel’s political and judicial systems are spiraling toward a major constitutional clash, following the government’s unanimous decision to dismiss Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara—a move temporarily blocked by the High Court of Justice. Despite the court’s intervention, top government officials continue to challenge her authority, openly defying legal directives

In a major development for the region’s energy sector, New Med Energy, part of the Delek Group, along with the Leviathan gas field partners, announced the signing of a landmark agreement to export natural gas to Egypt worth $35 billion through 2040

After a dramatic, hours-long cabinet meeting that stretched overnight, the Israeli government approved a controversial decision to launch a full-scale military operation in Gaza City, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict with Hamas. The decision, taken in the early hours of Friday morning, follows intense disputes between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir, who vocally opposed the plan

Starlink, the satellite-based internet service developed by Elon Musk’s SpaceX, officially launched its operations in Israel this week, offering satellite connectivity across most of the country—but excluding Judea and Samaria and the Gaza Strip

In a significant policy shift, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced on Friday that Germany will no longer approve military exports to Israel that could be used in the Gaza Strip. The decision follows the Israeli cabinet’s approval of a planned military “takeover” of Gaza City, part of a broader escalation in the ongoing war with Hamas

The Chief Economist Division at Israel’s Ministry of Finance, headed by Dr. Shmuel Abramson, has revised downward its 2025 growth forecast to 3.1%, citing ongoing security instability and economic disruptions. This new estimate is lower than the Bank of Israel’s current forecast of 3.3% and reflects a continuing trend of weakened economic expectations amid prolonged conflict

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced on Monday morning that Australia will formally recognize a Palestinian state during the upcoming United Nations General Assembly in September. The move follows a wave of similar announcements from several countries and signals growing international pressure on Israel amid the ongoing war in Gaza

To break the deadlock in Gaza ceasefire negotiations, Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abed al-Ati confirmed Tuesday night that Egypt, Qatar, and the United States are working together to revive a 60-day plan aimed at ending the ongoing war in Gaza. The plan includes a full hostage release and a temporary ceasefire, and is being presented to Hamas during renewed talks in Cairo