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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

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's visit to the United States took an unexpected turn as he publicly criticized Justice Minister Yariv Levin's original proposal for legal legislation, sparking controversy within the Likud party. During his visit, Netanyahu met with Elon Musk, the richest man in the world, at the Tesla factory in Fremont, California. In response to Musk's questions about the legal revolution in Israel, Netanyahu expressed his concerns about Levin's legislative plan presented in January

Preliminary data from the Leumitech and IVC report for the third quarter of the year in the Israeli high-tech sector reveals intriguing insights into the industry's recent performance. While headline figures indicate a significant decline in investments, a closer look reveals encouraging signs of stabilization and recovery

US State Department declared on Wednesday that Israel has been officially accepted into the Visa Waiver Program. This historic announcement has been eagerly awaited by many Israelis, giving rise to both anticipation and inquiries. Under the new regulations, Israeli travelers intending to visit the United States will need to register online through the US government's Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA). ESTA is an automated system designed to determine eligibility for entry into the US under the visa waiver program. Applicants will be required to complete an online...

Israel government has initiated a relief program to support citizens affected by the war. However, the plan has drawn significant criticism for its limited scope and perceived inefficiency.Starting today, war-affected citizens can submit initial requests for assistance, with grants ranging from NIS 1,000 to NIS 5,000. The Ministry of Finance is expected to develop a comprehensive economic plan, including measures requiring approval from the Knesset's Finance Committee. The estimated cost of this program is approximately two billion shekels

Home Front Command and the Ministry of Education have jointly announced plans to allow partial educational activities in areas considered low-risk ("yellow" authorities). This decision, effective immediately, is contingent upon the presence of nearby protected spaces