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In a report released today by the Chief Economist Division of the Ministry of Finance, February's real estate transactions depict a nuanced picture of recovery, particularly in the new apartment market. Despite challenges posed by the ongoing war, the data suggests a gradual rebound in certain segments of the housing sector

In a dramatic escalation of tensions, Iranian special forces commandeered the MSC Aries, a partially Israeli-owned ship, in the Strait of Hormuz today. The vessel, partially owned by Israeli billionaire Eyal Ofer, was intercepted and diverted toward Iranian territory by helicopter

In a surprising move, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) announced late last night the lifting of restrictions on educational activities imposed by the Home Front Command. The decision, made without advance warning to authorities, sparked chaos across the country, leaving schools and summer camps unprepared for a sudden return to normalcy. Education Ministry Caught Off Guard The Ministry of Education, caught off guard by the abrupt announcement, struggled to implement the directive. Despite plans for a gradual return to activities, most educational institutions remained closed as...

Journalist Barak Ravid reported on the Axios website yesterday evening that the United States is poised to impose sanctions on the Netzah Yehuda Battalion due to alleged human rights violations against Palestinians in Judea and Samaria. If implemented, this would mark the first time the US administration has sanctioned an Israeli military unit

General Aharon Haliva, head of the IDF Intelligence Division, has announced his retirement from the IDF in the wake of the Gaza Envelope massacre that occurred six months ago. Haliva's resignation comes after widespread criticism of the intelligence failures that led to the death of 1,200 civilians and soldiers on October 7, sparking the outbreak of war

The Bezos Earth Foundation, spearheaded by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, has decided to withhold its planned $30 million investment in establishing a center of excellence for foodtech in Israel. The decision, attributed to the ongoing war in the region, comes as a blow to Israeli universities Technion and Hebrew University, which had submitted proposals and received praise for their innovative approaches. Uncertainty Halts Funding In a recent communication to research teams, the Bezos Earth Foundation cited "uncertainty surrounding the war" as the reason for not proceeding with the...

Minister of National Security Itamar Ben Gvir was involved in a car accident in Ramla on Friday, shortly after visiting the scene of a stabbing attack in the city. The accident occurred near the location of the stabbing incident, where an 18-year-old woman was seriously injured

A critical decision looms as the government grapples with a proposed agreement with Hamas brokered by Egypt. The expected response from Hamas to the Egyptian proposal has injected new tension into the already divisive debate.

American Secretary of State Anthony Blinken arrived in Saudi Arabia to address critical issues concerning governance and reconstruction efforts in Gaza following the recent conflict with Israel. His visit underscores the urgent need for diplomatic engagement to stabilize the region and alleviate humanitarian suffering

Following the conclusion of Passover, Israeli households are bracing for a series of price increases across various sectors, likely to significantly impact expenses. Among the notable increases, the price of fuel is set to surge to NIS 7.90 per liter on Wednesday, while supervised dairy products are expected to become up to 5% more expensive. Additionally, a range of popular products including Milka, Oreo, Gomigam, Crunch, Tampax, Heinz, Kellogg's, Fairey, Sud, Ariel, and Persil are also expected to see price hikes