Government
Category: Government
In a rare and strongly worded joint statement, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on Thursday warned of an "increased threat environment" targeting Israelis and Jews within the United States. The warning comes in the wake of two recent terrorist attacks on U.S. soil—one in Boulder, Colorado, and another in Washington, D.C.—that have heightened fears of escalating antisemitic violence fueled by global tensions over the war in Gaza
Jun 6, 2025
Category: Government
In light of the ongoing security situation, Education Minister Yoav Kish announced on Saturday evening that all educational institutions will operate via remote learning only during the coming week. The announcement applies to all levels of the education system—kindergartens, elementary schools, middle schools, and high schools.
Jun 14, 2025
Category: Government
Israel’s energy infrastructure is facing mounting pressure following a deadly attack on the Bazan refinery complex in Haifa, which killed three employees, damaged a power station, and forced a complete shutdown of the country’s largest fuel producer. Bazan is responsible for 60% of Israel’s diesel and about half of its gasoline output
Jun 17, 2025
Category: Government
El Al Airlines announced Thursday evening that it will operate three emergency medical flights during the upcoming Shabbat, departing from Larnaca, Cyprus and Athens, Greece, to bring Israelis home in urgent life-saving medical situations (Pikuach Nefesh)
Jun 19, 2025
Category: Government
Four days after two Iranian ballistic missiles struck the grounds of the renowned Weizmann Institute of Science in Rehovot, the extent of the destruction is becoming heartbreakingly clear. Entire buildings dedicated to cutting-edge cancer, brain, environmental, and earth sciences were reduced to rubble, and decades of irreplaceable research have been erased
Jun 19, 2025
Category: Government
The planned 12% hike in public transportation fares, scheduled for July 1, has been postponed by six months, keeping the cost of a standard city trip at NIS 8 instead of rising to NIS 9. Despite the delay, public transit users have already experienced a 45% increase in fares over the past year—without any notable improvement in service
Jun 22, 2025
Category: Government
The Home Front Command officially announced Tuesday evening the cancellation of all civilian restrictions imposed since the beginning of Operation "Am Kalavi" nearly two weeks ago. This follows the ceasefire agreement with Iran that came into effect earlier today
Jun 24, 2025
Category: Government
Seven soldiers from the IDF’s Combat Engineering Corps were killed and one seriously wounded in two separate but closely timed incidents Tuesday night in the heart of Khan Yunis. The attacks, occurring less than an hour apart, are among the deadliest suffered by the IDF in recent weeks as Operation "Gideon's Chariots" continues against Hamas forces entrenched in Gaza
Jun 25, 2025
Category: Government
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to depart for Washington on Saturday night or Sunday for a high-stakes visit following the 12-Day War with Iran. The trip, described by Netanyahu as opening "a great many historic opportunities," comes amid mounting pressure to secure a hostage release deal and bring an end to the ongoing war in Gaza
Jul 1, 2025
Category: Government
A week after the conclusion of the 12-Day War with Iran, Israel's defense establishment revealed that approximately 86% of the 550 ballistic missiles launched from Iran were successfully intercepted. Defense officials attribute this success to the country’s multi-layered missile defense systems, including Arrow 3, David’s Sling, and U.S.-supplied THAAD and Aegis systems
Jul 1, 2025
