Jerusalem, 11 January, 2026 (TPS-IL) — Israel’s fire and rescue system is preparing for stormy weather that includes strong winds, rain, heavy precipitation and the risk of flooding and inundation

According to the weather forecast for Tuesday, January 13, which predicts strong winds of up to 100 km/h mainly in the coastal plain and mountains, there is a risk of damage including falling trees.

Heavy rains and flooding are also expected, mainly in the south and east of the country. In light of this, all districts will be strengthened under the direction of the Fire and Rescue Commissioner for Israel, Eyal Caspi, while deploying teams at risk points throughout the country.

The preparation includes reinforcement of teams and stations, preparation of special rescue units – including a flame unit, running water rescue units and firefighters trained in specialized equipment for dealing with flood events, rescue and rescue.

Jerusalem, 11 January, 2026 (TPS-IL) — Israel’s Central Bureau of Statistics reported that the revenue (sales) of the marketing chains (stores) in the months of September – November 2025 (annualized trend data) saw an increase of 0.6% (at constant prices) in total retail chain revenue, after an increase of 6.2% (at constant prices) in the three months June – August 2025.

Food chain revenue for the period September – November 2025 (annualized trend data) saw a 1.1% increase (at constant prices), after a 3.1% increase (at constant prices) in June – August 2025.

Jerusalem, 11 January, 2026 (TPS-IL) — Israel warned residents of southern Lebanon to evacuate an area of the town of Kfar Hatta, saying the Israel Defense Force will imminently strike hezbollah terror infrastructure.

Col. Avichay Adraee, the IDF’s Arabic-language spokesperson, tweeted a map and urged civilians to maintain a distance of at least 300 meters from the target.

Jerusalem, 11 January, 2026 (TPS-IL) — The widow of the master terrorist Yahya Ayyash was arrested after posting incitement on social media, around the time of the 30th anniversary of his elimination by Israeli security forces. On January 5, 1996 Hamas bomb maker Ayyash was killed when his cell phone exploded. Israeli agents had placed and explosive in the phone which went off when he received a call and the explosive was limited to ensure that only Ayash would be harmed.

The Israel Police said she posted incitement, praise, and glorification of terrorist organizations.

Among her posts was a propaganda video praising her late husband, which showed suicide bombings on buses and ends with an inciting call to continue terrorism.

Ayash was responsible for many of the suicide bombings on buses throughout Israel in the first few years after the implementation of the Oslo Accords and the establishment of the automatous Palestinian areas, such as Gaza.

Jerusalem, 11 January, 2026 (TPS-IL) — Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) announced a $3.1 billion contract with Israel’s ministry of Defense to expand Germany’s procurement of the Arrow 3 air missile defense system. The agreement follows a December 17, 2025, announcement by Germany’s Ministry of Defense and is part of a total deal valued at over $6.5 billion—the largest defense export in Israel’s history.

IAI CEO Boaz Levy said the contract reflects “a deep vote of confidence in Israeli technology and the strategic partnership between our two countries” and will strengthen Germany’s missile defense capabilities. The Arrow 3 system was developed by IAI in cooperation with Israel’s Ministry of Defense and the U.S. Missile Defense Agency.

Jerusalem, 11 January, 2026 (TPS-IL) — Israel is presenting its retail technology at the NRF 2026 exhibition in New York, one of the world’s largest events for retail and retail tech. The national Israeli pavilion, organized by the Foreign Trade Administration and the Israel Export Institute, features 11 companies showcasing innovations in artificial intelligence, automation, smart payments, supply chain management, and personalized customer experiences.

“The Israeli presence reflects our position as an innovation leader in retail tech,” said Roy Fisher, Director of the Foreign Trade Administration. The pavilion aims to strengthen exports, promote Israeli companies in international markets, and connect them with global industry leaders.

Jerusalem, 11 January, 2026 (TPS-IL) — Speaking at the start of the weekly cabinet meeting, Prime MinisterBenjamin Netanyahu said Israel looks forward to cooperation with Iran once the current regime collapses.

“We are sending strength to the heroic and courageous citizens of Iran — and once the regime falls, we will do good things together for the benefit of both peoples,” he said. “We all hope that the Persian nation will soon be freed from the yoke of tyranny.”

Iranian anti-government protests have entered their third week, while Reuters reports that the Israel Defense Forces remain on high alert amid concerns over potential U.S. military action.

Jerusalem, 11 January, 2026 (TPS-IL) — The Israel Defense Forces confirmed it is striking Hezbollah terror infrastructure in southern Lebanon.

Jerusalem, 11 January, 2026 (TPS-IL) — Israel’s Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security will fund up to 35% of agricultural insurance premiums for farmers in 2026, contributing around NIS 78 million ($24.7 million), the ministry said on Sunday. The initiative aims to protect crops and livestock from natural disasters, including extreme temperatures, heat waves, and pest outbreaks, which have become more frequent due to climate change.

Dr. Muamar Haj-Yahia, Director of Agricultural Insurance, said the program strengthens food security by reducing farmers’ financial risks and encouraging broader participation in insurance, ensuring the continued production of fresh, local agricultural produce for Israeli citizens.