Druze-Israeli Gondar Hatem Azzam named Deputy Commissioner of Israel Prison Service. Historic appointment highlights diversity in Israeli leadership.
Jerusalem, 23 November, 2025 (TPS-IL) — Gondar Hatem Azzam, a Druze, was appointed Deputy Commissioner of the Israel Prison Service.
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Israel's trade deficit reached $3.2 billion in March 2026, with imports down due to the Iran war and exports declining across technology sectors.
On April 24, 2026, the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange saw a decline, with the TA-35 index closing down 1.29% at 4,362.45.
The Bank of Israel released end-of-day exchange rates for Friday, April 24, 2025, with the US Dollar, Euro, and Pound Sterling seeing minor dips.
The IDF stated Hezbollah "blatantly violated the ceasefire" by launching explosive drones near its forces in southern Lebanon.
The Israeli military launched overnight strikes on Hezbollah infrastructure in southern Lebanon, responding to a rocket attack on the Shtula area.
Southern District Police and IDF thwarted a weapons smuggling attempt near the eastern border, arresting one suspect and seizing 12 handguns.
The IDF located dozens of Hezbollah weapons, including explosives and rockets, and attacked a rocket launch observation post in southern Lebanon.
Israeli forces thwarted a drone-led weapons smuggling attempt from Jordan near the eastern border, arresting one suspect and confiscating 12 pistols.
Trump's push to end birthright citizenship gains support from a liberal polling group's findings.
Donald Trump claims the SPLC, under former head Margaret Huang, weaponized the group against conservatives.
