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Unilever has announced a significant price increase for its chocolate products, set to take effect next month. The company cited a sharp rise in global cocoa prices as the driving force behind the price hike, with some products seeing an increase of up to 16%.

In a rare and contentious press conference on Monday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu launched a vehement attack on the country’s legal system, using the occasion to frame himself as a victim of political persecution. His remarks, made just hours before his highly anticipated testimony in his ongoing corruption trial, sought to rally his supporters by portraying the legal process as a “hunting expedition” against him

Thousands of women and men gathered in front of the Zeev Fortress in Tel Aviv on Friday to participate in a silent protest calling for the return of 101 Israelis held hostage by Hamas in Gaza. The protest, organized by the "101 Watch" initiative—founded by the mothers of the abductees—marked the first time the demonstration was held in Tel Aviv, having previously taken place in front of the Knesset in Jerusalem

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) mourned the loss of Sergeant Osman, who was killed in a violent clash between Jabaliya and Beit Lahiya, as part of a raid in the area. Osman, a member of Kfir's Brigade combat team, fell while engaging enemy forces in northern Gaza. His death brings the total number of IDF soldiers killed in the ongoing conflict since October 7 to 806

The Bank of Israel has decided to maintain its key interest rate at 4.5% for the seventh consecutive time, reflecting the ongoing economic uncertainty and geopolitical challenges. The decision follows an upward revision of the state budget deficit for 2025 and persistent inflationary pressures within the Israeli economy

In a move that signals ongoing economic adjustments, the Israeli government has approved a second increase to the 2025 state budget deficit in less than a month. The revised deficit for next year’s budget has been set at 4.4%, up from the previously approved 4.3%, amounting to an additional 80 billion shekels. The decision to raise the deficit was almost unanimous, with the sole exception being Minister Gila Gamliel, who voiced her opposition

The Mossad and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) intelligence agencies have launched an investigation into the disappearance of Zvi Kogan, a Chabad emissary in Abu Dhabi. Kogan, an Israeli-Moldovan citizen, went missing on Wednesday, sparking fears that he may have been kidnapped or murdered by terrorist elements. Early assessments suggest that the incident could be linked to Iranian operatives in the UAE, with intelligence agencies working together to uncover what happened

The Likud party has proposed a new law to establish a political investigation committee to probe the October 7 massacre, which will replace the state investigation committee as outlined in existing legislation. The proposed law stipulates that the events surrounding the massacre cannot be investigated by any other means than those set forth within this bill, limiting investigative channels exclusively to the committee's framework

According to the Central Bureau of Statistics, the consumer price index (CPI) for October rose by 0.5% compared to the previous month. Still, annual inflation held steady at 3.5%, the same rate as during the corresponding period last year. Despite the monthly increase, the overall inflation rate remains within the government’s target range, though it continues to challenge economic policymakers

A significant Israeli airstrike destroyed a key Iranian military facility in Parchin, located 30 kilometers east of Tehran, on the night of October 25. The attack, part of a broader Israeli operation, has been described by officials as a major setback for Iran's covert nuclear weapons research efforts