Breaking Update

Israel Sees 5.2% Increase in Credit Card Purchases

Israeli consumers significantly increased credit card spending by 5.2% from December 2025 to February 2026, data shows.

March 26, 2026 at 7:07 pm Gil Tanenbaum Economy

Jerusalem, 26 March, 2026 (TPS-IL) — Israel’s Central Bureau of Statistics reported a 5.2% increase in total credit card purchases by private consumers in the period of December 2025 – February 2026. This is according to trend data in annual calculation (in constant prices).

There was also a 2.3% increase in purchases of other products and services, a 6.8% increase in food and beverage purchases (including food services) a 4.9% increase in purchases of industrial products and a 10.1% increase in service purchases.

Live Breaking Updates

Breaking News Coverage

Real-time breaking news coverage from Israel and the Middle East. Stay informed with the latest developments as they happen.

Monday, 27 July 2026 Updated continuously

Crime July 26, 2026 at 7:23 pm 10 hours ago

Jerusalem District police officers are currently operating at the scene of a building fire in the neighborhood of Beit Hanina, alongside firefighters, rescue, and emergency personnel. According to initial reports,

Jerusalem Police and emergency services are battling a building fire in Beit Hanina, rescuing trapped residents, with three hospitalized.

Crime July 26, 2026 at 6:53 pm 10 hours ago

Update: Route 7 East to Route 6 South remains closed for the completion of firefighting efforts.

Route 7 East to Route 6 South remains closed as firefighting efforts continue.

Crime July 26, 2026 at 5:53 pm 11 hours ago

Following a fire, the following roads were blocked to traffic: – Road 7 before Sorek eastbound – Road 6 before Sorek southbound,

Fire causes road closures on Road 7 and Road 6 near Sorek; traffic diversions in effect, use navigation.

Crime July 26, 2026 at 5:22 pm 12 hours ago

Following a fire, the following roads have been blocked to traffic: – Road 7 before Shurak to the east – Road 6 before Shurak to the south

Roads 7 and 6 are blocked due to a fire. Traffic is being diverted; please use navigation software to avoid these routes.

Politics July 26, 2026 at 4:06 pm 13 hours ago

Last weekend, a despicable Palestinian terrorist murdered Major Yuval Ezra and Sergeant First Class (Res.) Binyahu Malat, may they rest in peace. Shortly after the heinous attack,

Israeli PM slams Eizenkot for no condemnation of terrorist attack that killed two soldiers, blaming him for relying on Arab parties.

military July 26, 2026 at 3:06 pm 14 hours ago

A military exercise will be held today (Sunday) in the afternoon hours in the area of the Ramat Negev Regional Council. As part of the exercise, heavy movement of security forces will be felt.

Military exercise planned for Sunday afternoon in Ramat Negev Regional Council, featuring heavy security force movement. No security concerns.

Crime July 26, 2026 at 2:21 pm 15 hours ago

Following the terrorist incidents last weekend, hundreds of Border Police fighters in Judea and Samaria operated throughout the sector and arrested dozens of wanted individuals, following the terrorist incidents that occurred over the weekend.

Israel Border Police arrested dozens of wanted individuals in Judea and Samaria following weekend terrorist incidents, enhancing security.

Crime July 26, 2026 at 11:09 am 18 hours ago

A resident of the North was arrested on suspicion of incitement following statements he published about the terror attack video in Gilad Farm. In the Northern District, a report was received regarding publications by a resident of the North from his private social media account.

Northern District Police arrest a 39-year-old man from Majd al-Krum for incitement and terror-related offenses, seizing weapons, cash, and more.

Crime July 26, 2026 at 10:38 am 18 hours ago

Following extensive search operations that continued from yesterday, involving police forces including mounted police, marine police, rescue and evacuation units, and volunteers,

Ashkelon: Extensive search by Israel Police and volunteers locates body of man suspected of drowning at sea.

military July 26, 2026 at 10:05 am 19 hours ago

The IDF eliminated a terrorist involved in the production of weapons and a Hamas terrorist operative. Last week (Tuesday), the IDF attacked in the northern Gaza Strip and eliminated the terrorist Fares Almasri,

IDF eliminates Fares Al-Masri, head of Hamas weapons production, and operative Muhammad Abu Shkian in northern Gaza.