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Israel's consumer price index for September has dropped by 0.1% compared to August, leading to a decrease in the annual inflation rate from 4.1% in August to 3.8%. The unexpected drop in inflation is bolstering expectations that the Bank of Israel will not raise interest rates at its upcoming October meeting, taking into account the slowing inflation and the economic impact of the recent conflict.

In response to a petition seeking to compel Israel's largest airline, El Al, to operate flights on Saturdays (Shabbat) during the ongoing war, the Israeli government, including Defense Minister Yoav Galant and Transportation Minister Miri Regev, has issued a joint response. The petition was submitted to the High Court, and the government's response seeks to reject it outright

The Ministry of Education has confirmed that starting tomorrow, Wednesday, a gradual return to kindergartens will also be possible in the Gush Dan area, the Shefala, the Dead Sea and the Bekaa, according to the defense instructions of the Home Front Command. At the same time, today the Ministry of Education announced the resumption of classes in after-school and long-day education settings in localities where there is educational activity

In a joint initiative spearheaded by the Ministry of Economy, Industry, and the Association of Industrialists, along with the Employment Service, Israel has launched a nationwide campaign urging citizens to step up and enlist for essential roles within the industrial and commercial sectors. The primary goal of this initiative is to ensure a continuous supply of food and vital products to both civilians and soldiers, addressing a severe shortage of workers caused by multiple factors

Rublic transportation in Israel is set to operate in an emergency mode over the upcoming weekend, with limited details available, as confirmed by the Ministry of Transportation. Last week, the Ministry announced a limited schedule for the weekend just hours before services began. It is expected that the public transportation services for this Friday and Saturday will resemble the ones provided last weekend, where certain bus lines extended their hours until 10:00 p.m. on Fridays and began operations at 6:00 a.m. on Saturdays

In a response to the recent conflict in the Gaza Strip, two major Israeli banks have unveiled plans to provide relief to homeowners located in areas near the border. Bank Hapoalim and Mizrahi Tefahot Bank are offering mortgage payment exemptions to residents affected by the hostilities, in addition to the broader outline provided by the Bank of Israel earlier this week

Since the outbreak of the war, nearly 7,000 foreign workers have left Israel, posing a significant challenge to the country's labor force. According to data collected by the Administration of Foreign Workers at the Population and Immigration Authority, the departure of foreign workers is affecting various sectors of the economy

President Herzog of the State of Israel has made a shocking revelation in an interview with Sky News, stating that Hamas, the Palestinian militant group in the Gaza Strip, had planned to use cyanide against civilian populations. Herzog revealed that a USB device found on Hamas terrorists contained detailed instructions for creating chemical weapons, reminiscent of Al-Qaeda's methods

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has announced that he will face an investigation regarding the security lapses that enabled the recent terrorist attack by Hamas in the southern region of the country on October 7. However, he has stated that this inquiry will take place only after the current military campaign concludes

In response to the severe shortage of over 75,000 Palestinian workers in the Israeli construction industry, the government has swiftly approved an increase in foreign worker quotas from 30,000 to 50,000. This decision was made through an urgent telephone referendum, with the additional workforce being allocated in four increments of 5,000 foreign workers each, contingent on the actual staffing needs of each increment