Israel Restarts Leviathan Gas Field After Five-Week Shutdown
Israel's Leviathan gas field restarted operations on April 6, 2026, after a five-week war-related shutdown, increasing natural gas supply for domestic use and.
Economy
Israeli Damage Claims Close to 10,000 but Lag Behind June 2025 Toll
Israel's Tax Authority reports 9,829 property damage claims by March 11, 2026, fewer than June 2025, with Tel Aviv and Ashkelon most affected.
Education Committee and Committee for the Rights of the Child Demand Immediate Solution for Private Daycares | Chairwoman of the Committee for the Rights of the Child MK Keti Shitrit: “The Treasury’s plan cannot pass in its current form, it is a cumbersome and unprofessional solution”
Knesset committees demand Treasury revise its daycare aid plan, calling it discriminatory and harmful to parents and staff.
Israeli Damage Claims Close to 10,000 but Lag Behind June 2025 Toll
Israel's Tax Authority reports 9,829 property damage claims by March 11, 2026, fewer than June 2025, with Tel Aviv and Ashkelon most affected.
Published estimate of the damage to the labor market in “Lion’s Roar”
Israel's Ministry of Labor estimates 490,000 workers, or 11% of the workforce, are absent due to conflict, affecting key sectors.
Approved laboratories defined as essential economy in times of emergency
Approved laboratories are now essential economy in Israel during emergencies to maintain public safety and quality of products.
Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security: Supply of agricultural produce to the public continues as usual
Israel's Ministry of Agriculture confirms continued normal supply of produce, meat, dairy, and eggs to the public amidst ongoing challenges.
Labor Minister Advances Legislative Amendments to Protect Workers During Emergencies
Labor Minister Yariv Levin is advancing legislative amendments to protect workers during emergencies, including expanded protections for evacuated employees.
The Ministry of Economy and Industry’s Emergency Center
The Ministry of Economy and Industry's Emergency Center is now operational, offering business support via hotline *6586 and online.
Israel Accelerates Forward: Ministry of Communications Internet Pricing Reform Lowers Fiber and Infrastructure Prices and Establishes True Nationwide Competition in Quality and Price
Israel's Ministry of Communications cuts wholesale fiber optic prices by 20%, aiming for cheaper, faster internet and nationwide competition for all citizens.
Discussion on the Comptroller’s Report on Government Handling of Imports: “The market is concentrated and the relief doesn’t reach the consumer” | Acting Committee Chairman, MK Mickey Levy: “The Israeli’s purchasing power has eroded by 300% compared to the world; it’s impossible for reforms to remain on paper”
A Knesset committee, led by MK Mickey Levy, discussed the Comptroller's report on imports, citing market concentration that prevents consumer price relief.
Revolution in education: Financial education will become a mandatory subject in schools starting next academic year
Starting in the 2026-2027 academic year, Israeli schools will make financial education a mandatory subject to equip students for adult life.