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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

Hundreds of terrorists from Hamas and Islamic Jihad underwent advanced training in Iran just weeks before orchestrating a devastating attack on Israel. While this training was led by officers from Iran's Quds Force of the Revolutionary Guards, there is no concrete evidence suggesting that Iran specifically prepared these militants for the attack on Israel

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

In a significant move aimed at enhancing security measures and safeguarding the population, the Home Front Command has issued a public announcement detailing the tightening of restrictions in specific regions of the country. The new guidelines, which come into effect from Saturday, October 28, 2023, at 7:00 p.m., will remain in place until Monday, October 30, 2023, at 6:00 p.m

In a move aimed at providing crucial support to businesses grappling with the aftermath of the 'Iron Swords' war, the Ministry of Finance has released a memorandum of law outlining a compensation plan. The plan, designed to be swiftly legislated, is set to pave the way for grant applications as early as November 15th, with a primary focus on small businesses and self-employed individuals who have suffered significant economic setbacks due to the conflict

In response to the ongoing "Iron Swords" war, Israel's Finance Minister, Bezalel Smotrich, and Defense Minister, Yoav Galant, have unveiled a comprehensive financial aid package aimed at supporting the nation's reserve officers and those affected by the conflict. This financial relief package, contingent upon government approval, includes a range of benefits to ease the economic burdens resulting from the war