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Israel on Thursday marked 1,000 days since the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack with a series of protests, memorial events and public gatherings across the country, as demonstrators renewed calls for the establishment of a state commission of inquiry into the events surrounding the deadliest attack in the country's history

Israel's political leadership has been deliberating whether to comply with a unanimous High Court of Justice ruling ordering the Knesset to hold a new vote for the appointment of the State Comptroller, amid growing tensions between the government and the judiciary

Israel entered uncharted constitutional territory on Sunday after the government announced it would not recognize a ruling by the High Court of Justice ordering the reinstatement of the Second Authority for Television and Radio in its previous composition, a move that legal officials described as an unprecedented challenge to the rule of law

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has publicly urged the United States not to approve the sale of Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II fighter jets to Turkey, warning that such a move would undermine Israel's qualitative military edge and alter the strategic balance of power in the Middle East

The Bank of Israel has lowered its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points, reducing it from 3.75% to 3.50%, as easing inflation and improving macroeconomic conditions provide policymakers with greater room to support economic growth. The move marks the second consecutive rate cut and brings the policy rate to its lowest level since early 2023

Israel's high-tech sector, long regarded as the country's primary engine of economic growth, is showing mounting signs of strain as the number of job seekers reaches a record level, reflecting a sharp slowdown in hiring, growing employment uncertainty and a changing labor market

The United States has delivered a firm ultimatum to Iran, warning that Tehran must accept stricter limits on its nuclear program and regional activities or face continued economic and political pressure. The warning comes as contacts between the two countries remain active but uncertain, with both sides signaling that diplomacy has not yet collapsed despite deep mistrust.

Israel's Knesset on Monday gave final approval to a new Basic Law declaring Torah study a fundamental value of the Jewish people and the State of Israel, in legislation that has sparked sharp political controversy amid the ongoing debate over military service for the ultra-Orthodox community

Residential property prices recorded another decline, reflecting weaker demand and changing market conditions after several years of rapid appreciation. Market analysts attribute the slowdown primarily to elevated financing costs, tighter credit conditions, and increased caution among both homebuyers and property investors. At the same time, developers continue to offer incentives and discounts to support sales in an increasingly competitive market

Moody's Ratings has affirmed Israel's sovereign credit rating at Baa1 and maintained its stable outlook, according to a country assessment released early Wednesday