Upgrade of Local Roads in Druze Communities Continues
Israel's Transportation Minister Miri Regev launches a ₪6 million roundabout project in Yanuh-Jat, boosting safety and access for the Druze community.
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Expansion of Northern Highway Will Include Lanes for Light Rail
Israel's Highway 6 is expanding the Somech Interchange near Haifa, integrating future Nofit light rail passage with free private vehicle travel by 2029.
International Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Innovation in Education – EducAItion – Opens in Jerusalem
Israel hosts the first international EducAItion conference on AI in education in Jerusalem Feb 3-4, 2026, with 30 delegations and 500 senior figures.
Israel Sees Slight Decline in Overall Employment in December 2025
Israel's December 2025 employment rate saw a slight decline to 61.0%, with labor force participation at 62.9% as per the latest Central Bureau of Statistics.
Smugglers Caught in the Act on Western Border
Three Israeli smugglers arrested near the western border yesterday in a joint IDF, Air Force, and Shin Bet operation. SUV and drone equipment seized in sting.
Highway Connecting Southern Jerusalem to Gush Etzion Expanded
Highway 60 connecting Jerusalem and Gush Etzion opens expanded section, enhancing traffic flow and safety. The upgrade to a dual-lane highway is ahead of.
The Shekel Increased 3.5% in Value Against the Dollar and Euro, Fourth Quarter 2025
The Israeli shekel strengthened 3.5% against the US dollar and Euro in Q4 2025, with declining exchange rate volatility. Israel's main trading partners saw a.
Ultra-Orthodox Hasmonean Brigade Gets New Commander
The IDF's Hasmonean Brigade, an infantry unit of ultra-Orthodox soldiers, has a new commander, Col. S., replacing Col. A. at a ceremony in Beit Shean.
Israel and Azerbaijan Sign New Deal on AI
Israel and Azerbaijan signed an AI Memorandum of Understanding in Jerusalem on Feb 3, 2026, bolstering their alliance with focus on supercomputing.
Orion Security Raises $32 Million to Advance Autonomous Data Loss Prevention
Israeli-founded Orion Security raises $32 million Series A for AI-driven data loss prevention, led by Norwest with IBM. Total funding now $38 million.