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The Bank of Israel announced today it is leaving the benchmark interest rate unchanged at 4.5%, in line with market expectations. The decision comes after a week packed with critical economic data, including July’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) and second-quarter GDP figures, both of which painted a mixed picture of the Israeli economy

As negotiations over a proposed hostage deal with Hamas continue through Qatari and Egyptian mediation, Israel is preparing for a renewed military push into Gaza City. The government has ordered the early mobilization of IDF reserve forces, signaling its intent to proceed with a phased ground operation while leaving space for diplomatic progress

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

Nir Zuk, the visionary founder and Chief Technology Officer of cybersecurity giant Palo Alto Networks, has announced his retirement from the company, marking the end of a two-decade journey that helped redefine the global cyber industry

U.S. President Donald Trump concluded a high-stakes meeting on Tuesday with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and a delegation of top European leaders, as efforts intensify to reach a ceasefire in Ukraine’s ongoing war with Russia

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.

In one of the most significant civil demonstrations since the onset of the Gaza conflict, hundreds of thousands of Israelis took to the streets on Sunday in a nationwide strike and protest demanding the immediate release of hostages held by Hamas and a ceasefire agreement to end the war

In a historic and tightly controlled summit held Friday night in Alaska, former U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin issued rare joint statements claiming "significant progress" in their discussions to end the war in Ukraine—but stopped short of announcing a ceasefire or any formal agreement

Israel's Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose by 0.4% in July, driven primarily by rising travel and housing costs. However, due to a higher base effect from July 2024, when prices rose 0.6%, annual inflation has eased to 3.1%, down from 3.3% in June

A 28-year-old IDF reserve officer was found dead today (Thursday) in the Swiss Forest near Tiberias, in what military police believe was a suicide by grenade detonation. The officer, a resident of Tiberias, had served as a combat officer during the ongoing war, but had not sought assistance from the Ministry of Defense’s Rehabilitation Department for mental health support