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Israel, long recognized for its prowess in innovation and academia, now faces a troubling descent in the OECD's education yearbook "Education View." This internationally renowned statistical publication is an important benchmark in the field of education, and Israel's recent rankings are raising concerns

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's visit to the United States took an unexpected turn as he publicly criticized Justice Minister Yariv Levin's original proposal for legal legislation, sparking controversy within the Likud party. During his visit, Netanyahu met with Elon Musk, the richest man in the world, at the Tesla factory in Fremont, California. In response to Musk's questions about the legal revolution in Israel, Netanyahu expressed his concerns about Levin's legislative plan presented in January

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

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

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

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

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

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