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Diplomat, a major importer and distributor of well-known international brands in Israel, has announced a price increase averaging 3%-4% on its products, affecting popular names like Milka, Oreo, Tampax, Heinz, Kellogg's, and Fairey. Despite warnings from the Ministry of Economy and the government's efforts to ease imports, Diplomat moves forward with its price hike plans, indicating resilience against external pressures. The company, which also distributes Procter & Gamble products across several countries, cites increased costs from international suppliers as the reason for the price...

Iranian cyber attackers, linked to the Muddy Water group associated with the Iranian Ministry of Intelligence, have launched targeted phishing campaigns against Israeli journalists and media organizations, according to a report released by Check Point and revealed by PC. The Muddy Water group executed two significant phishing campaigns in recent days, focusing on leading media outlets, prominent journalists, as well as tourism and health organizations in Israel. The attackers utilized hacked legitimate email addresses to send deceptive messages, posing as medical and nursing centers or...

Israel assassinated three of the sons of Ismail Haniyeh, the head of the political bureau of Hamas, in Gaza City. The IDF claims that the three were on their way to carry out terrorist activity and that one of them was involved in holding hostages

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