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Jerusalem, 12 January, 2026 (TPS-IL) — The Ministry of Transportation and the Ministry of Finance have approved budgetary additions to the metro project in Tirat Carmel and Haifa, adding to a total investment of approximately 700 million Shekels ($220 million).

The metro, whose new line route extends over about ten kilometers, is expected to create a rapid transportation continuum that will connect Tirat Carmel and Haifa West to the commercial, employment and leisure centers, including direct access to Sammy Ofer Stadium.

The works, which are already underway, include paving designated priority lanes, establishing 30 new and sophisticated stations equipped with real-time information displays, and implementing technological infrastructure for priority at intersections. Alongside these, the project is upgrading the urban space with illuminated bike paths, new sidewalks, and extensive landscape development.

The Ministry of Transportation and the Ministry of Finance have approved budget additions for the Metronit project in Tirat Carmel and Haifa, adding to a total investment of approximately NIS 700 million
 
Minister Regev: “We are providing residents of the North with fast and advanced public transportation that will significantly shorten travel times”

As part of the work plan to accelerate strategic projects, the Ministry of Transportation and Road Safety and the Ministry of Finance have approved a significant budget addition of NIS 62 million for 2025 for the Metronit project in Tirat Carmel (DP4). In addition, a supplementary budget of approximately NIS 4 million has been approved, bringing the total budgetary authorization for the Metronit in Tirat Carmel to close to NIS 179 million.

The approval of the additional budgets is a vital step towards completing the future transportation network in the Haifa and Carmel area, a project with a total cost estimated at approximately NIS 700 million, carried out by Cross Israel Ltd.

The Metronit, whose new routes span approximately ten kilometers, is expected to create a fast transportation continuum connecting Tirat Carmel and western Haifa to commercial, employment, and leisure centers, including direct access to Sammy Ofer Stadium.

The works, which are already underway, include paving dedicated priority lanes, constructing 30 new and advanced stations equipped with real-time information displays, and implementing technological infrastructure for priority at intersections. Alongside these, the project upgrades the urban space through illuminated bicycle paths, new sidewalks, and extensive landscape development.

Minister of Transportation and Road Safety, Maj. Gen. (Res.) Miri Regev: “The Metronit project in the Haifa metropolitan area and its expansion to Tirat Carmel is an integral part of the ‘Connecting Israel’ vision. We are creating an innovative and accessible mass transit system that will allow every resident in the North to reach their destination quickly and comfortably, without dependence on private vehicles. This move, alongside the transportation justice revolution we are leading, will save precious time and lead to a significant improvement in the quality of life for the residents of the area.”

Director-General of the Ministry of Transportation and Road Safety, Moshe Ben Zaken: “The Ministry of Transportation is committed to strengthening transportation accessibility and reducing the cost of living for all citizens of Israel. The expanded Metronit will provide an efficient transportation solution that will ease traffic congestion and save the public precious time in traffic jams. We are closely monitoring the progress of the works on the ground and are working to complete the project as soon as possible for the benefit of public transportation passengers in the North.”

Director-General of Cross Israel, Dan Shenbach: “The budget addition for upgrading and expanding the Metronit lines is a significant step in advancing the transportation projects that Cross Israel leads in the Haifa metropolitan area. The project joins a series of strategic projects that the company is promoting in the north of the country, which together create a fast, safe, and efficient transportation continuum and strengthen the connectivity between employment, study, and leisure centers and between all existing and future transportation means in the area.”

The Ministry of Transportation and the Ministry of Finance have approved budget additions for the Metronit project in Tirat Carmel and Haifa, adding to a total investment of approximately NIS 700 million.
 
Minister Regev: “We are providing residents of the North with fast and advanced public transportation that will significantly shorten travel times.”

As part of the work plan to accelerate strategic projects, the Ministry of Transportation and Road Safety and the Ministry of Finance have approved a significant budget addition of NIS 62 million for 2025 for the Metronit project in Tirat Carmel (DP4). In addition, a supplementary budget of approximately NIS 4 million has been approved, bringing the total budgetary authorization for the Metronit in Tirat Carmel to close to NIS 179 million.

The approval of the additional budgets is a vital step towards completing the future transportation network in the Haifa and Carmel area, a project with a total estimated cost of approximately NIS 700 million, carried out by Cross Israel Ltd.

The Metronit, whose new lines span approximately ten kilometers, is expected to create a fast transportation continuum connecting Tirat Carmel and Haifa West to commercial, employment, and leisure centers, including direct access to Sammy Ofer Stadium.

The works, which are already underway, include paving dedicated priority lanes, constructing 30 new and advanced stations equipped with real-time information displays, and implementing technological infrastructure for traffic light priority. Alongside these, the project upgrades the urban space through illuminated bicycle paths, new sidewalks, and extensive landscape development.

Minister of Transportation and Road Safety, Maj. Gen. (res.) Miri Regev: “The Metronit project in the Haifa metropolitan area and its expansion to Tirat Carmel is an integral part of the ‘Connecting Israel’ vision. We are creating an innovative and accessible mass transit system that will allow every resident in the North to reach their destination quickly and comfortably, without dependence on private vehicles. This move, alongside the transportation justice revolution we are leading, will save precious time and lead to a significant improvement in the quality of life for the residents of the area.”

Director-General of the Ministry of Transportation and Road Safety, Moshe Ben Zaken: “The Ministry of Transportation is committed to strengthening transportation accessibility and reducing the cost of living for all citizens of Israel. The expanded Metronit will provide an efficient transportation solution that will ease traffic congestion and save the public valuable time in traffic jams. We are closely monitoring the progress of the works on the ground and are working to complete the project as soon as possible for the benefit of public transportation passengers in the North.”

Director-General of Cross Israel, Dan Shenbach: “The budget addition for upgrading and expanding the Metronit lines is a significant step in advancing the transportation project array that Cross Israel is leading in the Haifa metropolitan area. The project joins a series of strategic projects that the company is promoting in the north of the country, which together create a fast, safe, and efficient transportation continuum and strengthen the connectivity between employment, study, and leisure centers, and between all existing and future transportation modes in the area.”

The Staff for the Integration of Ethiopian Immigrants in the Prime Minister’s Office publishes the activity summary report for 2023-2024 – featuring prominent achievements in the government program for the integration of Ethiopian immigrants, leading to the reduction of social and economic gaps and strengthening Community Resilience

The Staff for the Integration of Ethiopian Immigrants in the Administration for Government and Society at the Prime Minister’s Office today publishes the activity summary report of the government program for the integration of Ethiopian immigrants for the years 2023–2024. The report summarizes the activities of the inter-ministerial government program, operating under the leadership of the Prime Minister’s Office and in cooperation with government ministries and local authorities, and presents a comprehensive overview of the program’s implementation, the scope of activities, and progress towards goals in the fields of Education, employment, welfare, Health, and social engagement. 

The report presents key achievements recorded in recent years, such as: in the field of Education – where we are witnessing equality in the rate of eligibility for a matriculation certificate among the community’s youth compared to the national average, and in the field of employment – it is found that more than half of the participants in dedicated programs have successfully integrated into the labor market, and their average salary has increased by approximately 47%. This is alongside challenges that still require a response and continued action, such as increasing high-productivity employment and more significant integration into higher education. These and others – served as the basis for extending and deepening the program and updating the policy within the framework of the government decision made last July (No. 3243) for the years 2025–2026. Continued attention to the integration of Ethiopian immigrants is important to the Prime Minister’s Office management and is on its agenda for promoting and realizing this government decision.

The publication of the report expresses a commitment to public transparency, systematic reporting on policy implementation, and strengthening trust with the general public in particular and with the ethiopian immigrant community in particular. The report provides the public with reliable, data-based, and updated information on the government’s activities in this area, reflects decision-making processes and directions of action, and serves as a basis for continued dialogue, learning, and cooperation with the community, local authorities, and civil society organizations.

The Staff for the Integration of Ethiopian Immigrants will continue to work towards promoting optimal, equitable, and sustainable integration of Ethiopian immigrants into Israeli society, while strengthening mechanisms for measurement, control, and public reporting.

Deputy Director General for Government and Society, Liron Henetz:
“The government’s commitment to the optimal integration of Ethiopian immigrants into Israeli society is reflected in a continuous effort over the years, which requires a joint effort between government bodies, local authorities, civil society, and community members. This is a partnership that bears fruit. We see great importance in persevering in the effort until full and equitable integration of Ethiopian immigrants in all areas of life is achieved.”

The full report is attached:

https://www.gov.il/BlobFolder/news/ethiopia080126/he/file_ethiopia080126.pdf

Job Description

Senior Coordinator (Local Committees Liaison), Salary Grades 39-40, 11 MAHAR, District Planning Bureau – Northern District, for:

• Supervising the work of local committees in all their statutory duties – preparing plans, expropriation of land or buildings (Sec. 28).
• Collecting data, submitting opinions on the activities of local committees, and accompanying plans submitted to district committees.
• Monitoring the reports of the local committee or the committee engineer, on any matter related to the planning area’s needs, its direction and estimated development character, areas designated for construction, housing unit inventory, and the like.
• Promoting local committees and guiding them towards their accreditation as independent committees.
• Serving as the Minister of Interior’s representative and providing advisory opinions in local committee meetings.
• Coordinating between the Local Government Unit and the Planning Bureau regarding the allocation of resources for the development needs of settlements according to the pace of plan implementation and removing obstacles due to budget shortages, as well as responsibility for examining and updating the budget of regional committees.
• Liaising with outline plans for settlements, led by the district, the Planning Administration, or the local committees.
• Performing other similar tasks as instructed by the supervisor.

Job Requirements

Education:

Academic education (Bachelor’s degree) in Geography, Urban and Regional Planning, or Architecture.
*Details of recognized degrees in Urban and Regional Planning that meet the tender’s educational requirements are listed below in the notes.
Licenses:
For Architects – Registration in the Engineers and Architects Registry.

Experience:

 Years of experience for holders of a Master’s degree in Planning and Construction.
3 years of experience for holders of a Bachelor’s degree in Planning and Construction.
*Experience prior to obtaining the degree may be counted if it is relevant to the required experience.

Additional Desired Qualifications:

• Good knowledge of the Planning and Construction Law.
• Good knowledge of national and district planning and construction procedures.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• High-level verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to face an audience and representational skills.

Scope of Position

Full-time position.

Application Details

Thank you for your interest in applying for this position.
To submit your application, you will be redirected to the Civil Service Commission website. In the job listing, scroll left and click the “Submit Application” button.
Last date for submitting applications for the tender: 20/01/2026

Here you can find extended information about the submission process and the tender process.

Notes

This document is written in gender-neutral language according to Hebrew language rules and addresses both women and men.

This position is eligible for a recruitment bonus. For information on this topic – click here

After a period of several months, political dialogue between israel and Syria, with American backing and support, has resumed.

The dialogue took place as part of President Trump’s vision to promote peace in the Middle East, during which Israel emphasized the importance of ensuring the security of its citizens and preventing threats on its borders.

Israel reiterated its commitment to promoting regional stability and security, and regarding the need to advance economic cooperation for the benefit of both countries.

It was agreed to continue the dialogue to advance common goals and maintain the security of the Druze minority in Syria.

According to the indictment filed by Adv. Linor Maimon to the Magistrate Court in Be’er Sheva, on July 21, 2025, the complainant was driving his vehicle on Route 4 near the Gan Yavne interchange. At some point, he noticed that the defendant’s vehicle was blocking the lane. After the defendant refused to clear the way, the complainant overtook him on the shoulder of the road. 

In response, the defendant ordered the complainant to stop his vehicle, approached the driver’s window, put his head inside the car, grabbed the complainant by the neck, pressed his head against his forehead, and threatened him, saying: “If my children are not in the car, I will murder you, I will kill you.” 

Subsequently, after the complainant commented on the defendant’s behavior, the defendant again blocked the complainant’s vehicle with his own, approached the complainant, choked him, threatened to murder him, and hit him with his fists, and using the complainant’s mobile phone which was in the car. As a result of the incident, the complainant sustained injuries.

The indictment attributes to the defendant offenses of assault causing actual bodily harm and threats. The investigation of the case was managed by the Southern Team in the Police Internal Investigations Department.

The Prime Minister’s Office, this evening (Tuesday, 6 January 2026) [translated from Hebrew]:

After a period of several months, the diplomatic dialogue between israel andSyria resumed with American backing and support.

The dialogue took place as part of President Trump’s vision for promoting peace in the Middle East. During the talks, Israel emphasized the importance of ensuring the security of its citizens and preventing threats along its borders.

Israel reiterated its commitment to promoting regional stability and security, as well as the need to advance economic cooperation for the benefit of both countries.

It was agreed that the dialogue will continue in order to advance common goals and to ensure the safety of the Druze minority in Syria.
 

Jerusalem, 5 January, 2026 (TPS-IL) — The IDF (Israel Defense Forces) reported that a cadet at its Officers’ Training School was seriously injured earlier today (Monday) as a result of a training accident at a base in northern Israel.

The soldier was taken to the hospital for medical treatment and his family has been notified.

No details about the accident were provided.