Government

by Ifi Reporter
Category: Government
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed on Saturday evening that Mossad Director David Barnea will travel to Qatar at the head of a high-ranking delegation to advance negotiations on a hostage deal and a potential ceasefire in Gaza. The trip is part of ongoing international efforts to secure the release of Israeli hostages held by Hamas, to reach a deal by January 20, the deadline for President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration
Jan 11, 2025

by Ifi Reporter
Category: Government
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has confirmed the tragic deaths of five Nahal Brigade patrol fighters in an explosion at a building in Beit Hanoun, located in the northern Gaza Strip. The blast, which occurred during the ongoing ground operations in Gaza, also left eight other soldiers seriously injured
Jan 13, 2025

by Ifi Reporter
Category: Government
An agreement has been reached between Israel and Hamas, facilitated by Qatar and Egypt, to release hostages in exchange for a halt to the ongoing conflict. The deal, which includes the release of many Palestinian prisoners, some of whom are serving life sentences for terrorism-related crimes, is set to unfold in stages over the next seven weeks. The first phase of the deal involves the return of 33 hostages, with Israel releasing Palestinian prisoners in exchange
Jan 15, 2025

by Ifi Reporter
Category: Government
Israel’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) fell more sharply than expected in December 2024, dropping by 0.3%—a steeper decline compared to the 0.1% drop that had been anticipated. This decline brings the annual inflation rate for 2024 to 3.2%, which is still above the upper end of the Bank of Israel’s target range of 1%-3%. However, inflation showed a slight slowdown from November's rate of 3.4%
Jan 15, 2025

by Ifi Reporter
Category: Government
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued a statement to the Israeli public on Saturday evening, explaining the recent cabinet approval for the hostage release deal. The statement came following a government meeting that reviewed the details of the deal, which has faced both support and opposition from within the coalition
Jan 18, 2025

by Ifi Reporter
Category: Government
A stabbing attack took place this evening (Tuesday) in the bustling Nahalat Binyamin area of Tel Aviv, leaving four people injured. According to initial reports, a terrorist pulled out a knife and began attacking passersby in two separate locations within proximity. The victims included a 28-year-old man and a 24-year-old man, both of whom were in moderate condition, and two others, aged 24 and 59, who sustained lighter injuries. Emergency medical teams quickly arrived and transported the injured to nearby hospitals
Jan 21, 2025

by Ifi Reporter
Category: Government
Sergeant Liam Hezi, a 20-year-old soldier from Rosh Ha-Ayin, was killed today (Thursday) during a clash with terrorists in Jenin. Hezi, a member of Sayeret Haruv in the Kfir Brigade, is the 13th soldier to be killed in the West Bank since the onset of the ongoing conflict. In the same incident, one soldier was seriously injured, three others sustained moderate injuries, and another soldier was lightly injured
Jan 30, 2025

by Ifi Reporter
Category: Government
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yisrael Katz have officially selected Eyal Zamir, a retired major general and current Director General of the Ministry of Defense, as the next Chief of Staff of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). His appointment is pending approval by the Grunis Committee, which oversees senior military appointments, as well as the final endorsement from the Israeli government
Feb 1, 2025

by Ifi Reporter
Category: Government
A series of conflicting statements regarding the continuation of a deal to release hostages held by Hamas have surfaced following a cabinet meeting in Israel on Tuesday. The issue has sparked political confusion and raised tensions ahead of the planned release of hostages on Shabbat
Feb 11, 2025