Articles by August, 2025

The Bank of Israel announced today it is leaving the benchmark interest rate unchanged at 4.5%, in line with market expectations. The decision comes after a week packed with critical economic data, including July’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) and second-quarter GDP figures, both of which painted a mixed picture of the Israeli economy

As negotiations over a proposed hostage deal with Hamas continue through Qatari and Egyptian mediation, Israel is preparing for a renewed military push into Gaza City. The government has ordered the early mobilization of IDF reserve forces, signaling its intent to proceed with a phased ground operation while leaving space for diplomatic progress

In the wake of Israel’s sharp decline in international science and math assessments, Education Minister Yoav Kish has announced a new national plan to strengthen science education in schools. Branded as a “realistic Israeli reform,” the initiative aims to reverse the downward trajectory that saw Israeli students fall to 24th place out of 44 countries in the most recent TIMSS science test — a drop of 16 places in just one year

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced Thursday evening that he has ordered the start of immediate negotiations for the release of all Israeli hostages and an end to the war in Gaza — on terms acceptable to Israel. The declaration comes three days after Hamas agreed in principle to the outline proposed by international mediators for a partial deal

The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC), a UN-affiliated body that defines famine conditions globally, is expected to issue a dramatic declaration today (Friday) of a "famine epidemic" in Gaza City, according to a position paper being circulated to the UN Security Council. The anticipated declaration is already triggering diplomatic tremors, with Israel warning of a politically motivated campaign aimed at pressuring it as it prepares for a major military offensive in the northern Gaza Strip

A missile launched from Yemen toward central Israel triggered widespread alarms on Thursday, temporarily halting operations at Ben Gurion Airport and sparking panic across the Dan region, Tel Aviv, and surrounding areas

Lieutenant Uri Gerlitz, a 20-year-old platoon commander in the Shimshon Battalion of the Kfir Brigade, was killed Saturday afternoon in an explosion during a military operation in the Khan Yunis area of the Gaza Strip

In a dramatic political statement Saturday evening at Kfar Maccabiah, Blue and White party chairman Benny Gantz unveiled a proposal for the formation of a time-limited unity government aimed at resolving the ongoing hostage crisis and advancing a conscription framework

As government plans to escalate military operations in Gaza continue and hopes for a new hostage deal remain uncertain, hundreds of family members of the hostages gathered Saturday night in Tel Aviv’s Kidnapped Square for a central protest rally

Israel Railways announced Saturday night that train service across the country will fully resume on Sunday, with Hashalom Station in Tel Aviv reopening after being closed since Wednesday. The announcement follows nearly a week of widespread disruptions, which included complete shutdowns of central railway lines and significant delays on others. The disruption was caused by a freight train accident that severely damaged the country’s electrification infrastructure at two separate points.