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.

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.”