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Preliminary data from the Leumitech and IVC report for the third quarter of the year in the Israeli high-tech sector reveals intriguing insights into the industry's recent performance. While headline figures indicate a significant decline in investments, a closer look reveals encouraging signs of stabilization and recovery

US State Department declared on Wednesday that Israel has been officially accepted into the Visa Waiver Program. This historic announcement has been eagerly awaited by many Israelis, giving rise to both anticipation and inquiries. Under the new regulations, Israeli travelers intending to visit the United States will need to register online through the US government's Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA). ESTA is an automated system designed to determine eligibility for entry into the US under the visa waiver program. Applicants will be required to complete an online...

In a dramatic turn of events on Yom Kippur, clashes and protests erupted in various parts of Israel as members of the "Jewish Head" organization attempted to enforce gender segregation in public spaces during religious prayers. The incidents resulted in a political storm and brought to light the ongoing battle for public space in the country

In a highly anticipated address at the United Nations General Assembly in New York, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu discussed a range of topics, including the potential for peace with Saudi Arabia, the Palestinian issue, and mounting tensions with Iran. Simultaneously, outside the UN building, hundreds of protesters gathered to voice their discontent with the government

On Saturday evening, as the eve of Yom Kippur approached, thousands gathered at Tel Aviv's Kaplan intersection for the 38th week of demonstrations against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government. Simultaneously, a separate demonstration occurred at the Western Wall for the annual forgiveness evening. This year, the religious holiday of Yom Kippur seems to symbolize the nation's deepening divide

Ministry of Health has issued a resounding recommendation for universal COVID-19 vaccination amid the emergence of new substrains of the Omicron variant. This announcement comes as a proactive measure to safeguard public health and curb the spread of the virus

Jerusalem is gearing up for the most complex project in its history, the Blue Line Light Rail project. This groundbreaking initiative will be established using the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) method, and it is set to revolutionize the city's transportation infrastructure

In a move that has raised eyebrows and sparked controversy, the Ministry of Finance has submitted a request to the finance committee for substantial budget transfers, totaling hundreds of millions of shekels. The funds are primarily intended to bolster ultra-Orthodox education and yeshivas, along with other religious initiatives

Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS) has reported a significant downward trend in new apartment construction starts in Israel. The latest data reveals a stark decline, with only 13,290 new apartments commencing construction during the second quarter of this year

Israel's unemployment rate plummeted to 3.1% in August, down from 3.4% the previous month, as reported by the Central Bureau of Statistics. This unexpected decline comes at a time when the nation faces a slew of economic challenges, including a weakening shekel, high-interest rates, a slowing economy, and a high-tech crisis, all while grappling with inflation exceeding government targets