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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...

In the midst of a challenging security situation, foreign airlines are canceling numerous flights to and from Israel, leaving many Israelis stranded abroad. Lufthansa, Swiss Air, Wise Air, Turkish Airlines, and Lot Polish Airlines are among the carriers that have already suspended their services. As a result, Israeli airlines are grappling with a surge in demand for available seats on their flights

Wall Street Journal has reported on the alleged involvement of the Quds Force of the Iranian Revolutionary Guards in planning the recent attack on settlements surrounding Gaza. Citing sources within Hamas and Hezbollah, the newspaper claims that representatives from these organizations have been meeting with Quds Force members since August

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

The Ministry of Education has confirmed that starting tomorrow, Wednesday, a gradual return to kindergartens will also be possible in the Gush Dan area, the Shefala, the Dead Sea and the Bekaa, according to the defense instructions of the Home Front Command. At the same time, today the Ministry of Education announced the resumption of classes in after-school and long-day education settings in localities where there is educational activity

President Herzog of the State of Israel has made a shocking revelation in an interview with Sky News, stating that Hamas, the Palestinian militant group in the Gaza Strip, had planned to use cyanide against civilian populations. Herzog revealed that a USB device found on Hamas terrorists contained detailed instructions for creating chemical weapons, reminiscent of Al-Qaeda's methods

Hamas has released two elderly Israeli women, Yochaved Lifshitz (85) and Nurit Koper (79), who were abducted during a terrorist attack on October 7. This development follows extensive mediation efforts by Egypt and Qatar

In a major development, Israeli and foreign sources indicate that a significant hostage release operation may be executed within the next few days. Negotiations have been ongoing between Israel and Hamas, and sources familiar with the discussions suggest the possibility of this operation taking place "within two days, maybe even less," contingent on the progress of talks with the militant group