Government

In a move that has sparked controversy and accusations of curbing the freedom of protest, Chief Avi Biton, the commander of the Central Police District, has imposed restrictions on demonstrations near the homes of ten members of the Knesset and ministers. The restrictions were implemented to address concerns raised during a government meeting about the lack of enforcement during protests near ministerial residences and following requests from members of the Knesset to limit demonstrations outside their homes

The high-tech sector in Israel witnessed a concerning nominal decrease in average salaries during May, according to recently published data by the Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS). The average salary in the high-tech sector dropped to NIS 28,031 per month in May, down from NIS 29,219 in April. This decrease in wages may reflect the ongoing impact of the high-tech crisis, which has been exacerbated by a sharp decline in investments this year

Allenby Street, one of the bustling thoroughfares in Tel Aviv, has been shut down to vehicular traffic for an anticipated four and a half years, commencing this Friday morning. The closure is a pivotal step in the ongoing development of the purple line of the city's light rail system, with the long-term vision of transforming this segment into a pedestrian-friendly zone. However, the move has sparked frustration and apprehension among local residents and business owners who are apprehensive about the potential impact on their livelihoods

The Ministry of Education in Israel is grappling with a dire shortage of qualified teachers as the upcoming school year approaches. The situation, termed a "quality shortage" by officials, reveals a significant gap in professional educators, particularly in science, mathematics, and language subjects. Despite official reports highlighting a shortage of 2,800 teachers, the true deficit exceeds 30,000 teachers who possess appropriate training. This scarcity is set to disrupt schools, leading to class cancellations and overcrowded classrooms

In a recent report released by the Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS) on Thursday, the number of job vacancies in the economy for July totaled approximately 116,948. This figure marked a slight decline from June, which had recorded about 122,228 vacancies. The vacancy rate continued its downward trend, currently standing at 3.7%

A shocking shooting attack that occurred this Saturday afternoon in the town of Hawara has claimed the lives of Aviad Nir (28) and his father Shay Silas Nigarkar (60), both residents of Ashdod. The victims were in Hawara for routine maintenance on their vehicle and to purchase car accessories when tragedy struck at a local car wash business

The government has given the green light to a comprehensive five-year plan aimed at reducing social and economic disparities and driving economic growth in East Jerusalem. The ambitious initiative, spanning from 2024 to 2028, will receive approximately NIS 3.2 billion in funding. The decision follows collaborative efforts between the Minister of Jerusalem and Israeli Traditions, Meir Parosh, the Ministry of Finance, the Jerusalem Municipality, and various government ministries

In a distressing terrorist incident that has left a woman dead and a man seriously injured, gunfire erupted on Route 60, near the Sheep Crossing in Mount Hebron. The attack, suspected to be the result of a passing vehicle opening fire on an Israeli car, has sent shockwaves through the community. Tragically, a six-year-old girl was also in the car during the attack. The injured were swiftly evacuated to Soroka Hospital by Magen David Adom (MDA) teams

Israel's revenues from natural gas royalties witnessed a substantial surge during the first half of 2023, reaching over NIS 1 billion. This marks a remarkable 23% increase compared to the same period in the previous year. reports the Natural Resources Administration at the Ministry of Energy. A significant contributor to this impressive growth was the initiation of natural gas production from the Harish reservoir in October 2022. This addition not only led to a boost in gas production volumes by approximately 13%, with 12.32 billion cubic meters (BCM) produced in the first half of 2023...

In an exciting development for fashion-conscious Israelis, the renowned British men's fashion chain, Charles Tyrwhitt, is set to make its grand entrance into the Israeli market with the opening of its first flagship store. Located in the bustling Ofer Mall in Petah Tikva, this inaugural branch is part of an ambitious expansion plan by the brand's importer, the Penguin Group, owned by businessman Eliyahu Klimer