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A big surprise with the publication of the consumer price index: the index for the month of May rose by only 0.2%, just like in May last year, and below the forecasts of the analysts who expected it to be between 0.5% and 0.7%. Because of this, the annual inflation rate remains at 2.8%, and still meets the target set by the government (1%-3%)

The United States has announced sanctions against the "Order 9" organization, citing their involvement in blocking humanitarian aid trucks destined for the Gaza Strip. This move comes amidst a series of actions targeting extreme right-wing elements in Israel linked to violence against Palestinian citizens

The IDF has released the names of two soldiers who lost their lives in the northern Gaza Strip, identified as Capt. (res.) Eitan Koplowitz, 28, from Jerusalem, and Sergeant Major (res.) Ilon Weiss, 49, from Psagot. Two additional fighters from the 129th Battalion of the 8th Armored Brigade were seriously injured during the operation

Another disaster in the Gaza Strip: Sergeant Zur Avraham was killed on Sunday and three other fighters were seriously and moderately injured, after the building he was searching collapsed in part after an explosive device was activated. Also, the name of Sergeant Shalom Menachem who fell in the NMR disaster in Rafah was allowed to be published

In a significant legal development, the High Court of Justice has temporarily halted State Comptroller Matanyahu Engelman's audit procedures concerning the IDF and Shin Bet's actions before and after the October 7 Hamas attack. The decision, pending a forthcoming hearing next month, was reasoned by Judge Gila Knafi-Steinitz citing concerns over the audit's potential impact on national security and operational readiness during a complex security climate.

In a significant legal development, the Supreme Court of France has ruled in favor of Israeli defense manufacturers, ordering the cancellation of a ban that had prohibited Israeli companies from participating in the ongoing Eurostory weapons exhibition in Paris. This decision comes after a contentious legal battle that involved multiple French courts and drew international attention

The Competition Authority has decided to file 5 indictments, subject to a hearing, against Eyal Ravid, CEO and the controlling owners of the Victory chain, Efi Tshuva, CEO of Super Barkat, and Elad Harzi, VP of Sales at Yohannoff on suspicion of price coordination. Eitan Yohannoff has administrative responsibility for the attempted coordination of His VP of Trade.

IDF spokesman Daniel Hagari said that "the matter of destroying Hamas, making Hamas disappear - is simply throwing sand in the eyes of the public." He clarified that the way to weaken Hamas is to establish a new government in the Gaza Strip, and the political echelon is responsible for that. Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu stated in response to his words that "the political-security cabinet headed by me defined as one of the goals of the war the destruction of the military and governmental capabilities of Hamas. The IDF is of course committed to this

In response to a sharp decline in international tourism amid ongoing conflict, Israeli hotels are rolling out a targeted effort to entice local vacationers. The Hotel Association, in collaboration with approximately 180 hotels nationwide, has announced a limited-time discount initiative aimed at stimulating domestic tourism during these challenging times. The promotion, effective immediately, offers a minimum 20% discount on all vacation bookings scheduled between June 18 and August 13, 2024. This 48-hour flash sale begins today at 13:00 and ends on June 20 at the same time....

In the center of the Gaza Strip, two reservists were killed yesterday by mortar bombs fired by terrorists at an IDF force that was securing an important axis. In the incident, Sergeant Major Omar Samadja (25) and Colonel Saadia Deri were killed.