Government
Category: Government
Starlink, the satellite-based internet service developed by Elon Musk’s SpaceX, officially launched its operations in Israel this week, offering satellite connectivity across most of the country—but excluding Judea and Samaria and the Gaza Strip
Aug 8, 2025
Category: Government
In a significant policy shift, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced on Friday that Germany will no longer approve military exports to Israel that could be used in the Gaza Strip. The decision follows the Israeli cabinet’s approval of a planned military “takeover” of Gaza City, part of a broader escalation in the ongoing war with Hamas
Aug 9, 2025
Category: Government
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced on Monday morning that Australia will formally recognize a Palestinian state during the upcoming United Nations General Assembly in September. The move follows a wave of similar announcements from several countries and signals growing international pressure on Israel amid the ongoing war in Gaza
Aug 11, 2025
Category: Government
Talks between Israel and Hamas over a potential ceasefire and hostage release have seen major progress in recent hours, according to diplomatic sources familiar with the negotiations. The discussions—mediated by Qatar and Egypt—have reportedly narrowed significant gaps between the sides, raising hopes for a breakthrough after nearly two years of war.
Aug 18, 2025
Category: Government
In the wake of Israel’s sharp decline in international science and math assessments, Education Minister Yoav Kish has announced a new national plan to strengthen science education in schools. Branded as a “realistic Israeli reform,” the initiative aims to reverse the downward trajectory that saw Israeli students fall to 24th place out of 44 countries in the most recent TIMSS science test — a drop of 16 places in just one year
Aug 20, 2025
Category: Government
A missile launched from Yemen toward central Israel triggered widespread alarms on Thursday, temporarily halting operations at Ben Gurion Airport and sparking panic across the Dan region, Tel Aviv, and surrounding areas
Aug 22, 2025
Category: Government
In a dramatic political statement Saturday evening at Kfar Maccabiah, Blue and White party chairman Benny Gantz unveiled a proposal for the formation of a time-limited unity government aimed at resolving the ongoing hostage crisis and advancing a conscription framework
Aug 23, 2025
Category: Government
Israel Railways announced Saturday night that train service across the country will fully resume on Sunday, with Hashalom Station in Tel Aviv reopening after being closed since Wednesday. The announcement follows nearly a week of widespread disruptions, which included complete shutdowns of central railway lines and significant delays on others. The disruption was caused by a freight train accident that severely damaged the country’s electrification infrastructure at two separate points.
Aug 24, 2025
Category: Government
The Israeli Air Force launched a series of targeted airstrikes overnight on military infrastructure belonging to the Houthi regime in and around Sana’a, Yemen. The strikes came in response to repeated missile and drone attacks by the Iran-backed Houthis against Israeli territory
Aug 24, 2025
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio Denies Visas to Palestinian Leaders Ahead of UN General Assembly
Category: Government
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has denied visa applications for senior Palestinian Authority (PA) and Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) officials, including PA President Mahmoud Abbas, ahead of next month’s United Nations General Assembly in New York. The decision, first reported by Fox News, is based on longstanding U.S. laws that prohibit recognition of a Palestinian state and sanction the PA for so-called "pay-for-slay" policies—payments to terrorists or their families
Aug 29, 2025
