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The 49th Israeli Archaeology Conference, which was set to bring together 80 researchers from across the country, has been postponed indefinitely following political pressure from Heritage Minister Amichai Eliyahu of the far-right Otzma Yehudit party. Eliyahu demanded the cancellation of Prof. Rafi Greenberg’s participation, citing his critical stance on archaeological excavations in the West Bank and East Jerusalem, which he argues dispossess Palestinians of their land

The average length of a mortgage in Israel has climbed to nearly 27 years over the past three years, according to an analysis of Bank of Israel data by the Mortgage Advisors Association, underscoring the growing difficulty households face in purchasing homes

Housing prices in Israel have returned to an upward trajectory after eight consecutive months of mostly moderate declines, according to data published Sunday by the Central Bureau of Statistics

Two people were shot dead overnight in separate incidents in northern Israel, bringing the country's homicide toll since the beginning of the year to 174, according to figures compiled by Haaretz. Police said both killings are believed to be criminally motivated

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