Government

In the midst of a tumultuous period marked by conflict and tension, the Supreme Planning Council in the Civil Administration has given the green light for the promotion of approximately 3,000 housing units in Israeli settlements. The decision, approved amidst ongoing hostilities, underscores a significant move in the contentious Israeli-Palestinian landscape

In a tragic development, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has confirmed the death of Major Amisher Ben David, a 43-year-old officer from the settlement of Ali, during a battle in the southern Gaza Strip. Major Ben David, who served as a commander in the commando formation, was killed earlier today in an encounter with terrorists. He leaves behind his wife Shlomit and their five children

Chief Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef's recent remarks during a lesson with his students have ignited a firestorm of controversy amid the ongoing debate over the draft law in Israel. In a recording of the lesson, Rabbi Yosef was heard stating, "If the ultra-Orthodox are forced to enlist - we will leave abroad

In a recent development impacting travel plans for many Israelis, Rainier, the Irish low-cost airline, has announced the cancellation of all flights to and from Israel until after October. The decision coincides with the onset of the airline's summer season, a period when many Israelis opt for budget-friendly travel options to Europe

The Aerospace Industry has published its reports for 2023, from which it appears that this is the most successful year since the establishment of the company. The global demand for military equipment that has soared since the war in Ukraine and the war in Israel in the last quarter of the year has arranged for the aerospace industry to accumulate orders totaling 18 billion dollars in 2023, compared to 15.6 billion dollars the previous year

In a rare and bold move, Brigadier General Dan Goldfuss, commander of the 98th Division of the IDF, delivered a scathing rebuke to the political leadership, sending shockwaves through the Israeli political landscape

In the backdrop of heightened political tensions surrounding the conscription law, approximately 10,000 individuals gathered on Thursday evening for a rally advocating for equal military service at Tel Aviv's Hamima Square

The head of the Mossad, David (Dadi) Barnea, last night (Thursday) received from the Prime Minister of Qatar, Muhammad al-Thani, the official response paper of Hamas, after many delays. The document from the terrorist organization was received hours after an Israeli official claimed in a conversation with Ynet that there are "positive indications" of some progress in talks for another hostage deal, but it is too early to know if this will lead to the start of negotiations

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke on video with the Republican Senate members on Wednesday, and according to sources in the party - they are discussing the possibility of inviting him to speak at a joint session of Congress, with the House of Representatives

The Israeli delegation in Doha, Qatar agreed to the compromise proposed by the Americans regarding the number of terrorist prisoners to be released from prison - and are now awaiting Hamas' answer. The delegation, which is staying in Doha together with the head of the CIA Bill Burns, the prime minister of Qatar and a senior delegation in Egypt, is conducting the negotiations after the cabinet agreed to expand the mandate given to it