Israel Sees Sharp Drop in Applications for Asylum
Asylum applications in Israel plummeted by nearly 70% in the first half of 2026, with 850 applications filed compared to 5,500 in all of 2026.
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Western Negev Building Project Inaugurated at Kibbutz Overrun on October 7
The Jewish Agency inaugurated the Western Negev Building Project at Kibbutz Ein HaShlosha, planning 1,000 new homes to foster recovery and growth.
Source: Gil Tanenbaum
Politics • • 35 minutes ago New
Todays Historic Slaughter Decision by the Supreme Court is the Greatest Increase in Presidential Power in the last 100 years.
Trump calls Supreme Court's "Slaughter Decision" the greatest increase in presidential power in 100 years.
Source: Donald Trump Truth Social
Crime • • 45 minutes ago New
Shortly before, a report was received about a suspicious object found on a bus on Kehilat Yaakov Street in Bnei Brak.
Police & sappers examine suspicious object on bus in Bnei Brak; public urged to stay clear and obey officers.
Source: Israel Police
lifestyle • • 50 minutes ago New
President Herzog Makes Historic Speech Before Romanian Parliament
President Isaac Herzog delivered a historic speech to the Romanian Parliament, thanking leaders for friendship and solidarity with Israel.
Source: Gil Tanenbaum
military • • 1 hour ago New
Israeli Military Strikes Hamas Terror Tunnel in Gaza
The IDF struck Hamas terror tunnel infrastructure in Gaza's Deir al-Balah, citing ceasefire violations and the organization's use of civilians as human shields.
Source: Gil Tanenbaum
Crime • • 1 hour ago New
“The War on Crime in the Arab Community – A National Mission” Police Commissioner Kobi Shabtai convened a special discussion on the fight against crime in the Arab community, with the participation of the Israel Police command staff.
Israel Police Commissioner Shabtai stresses a national mission to combat crime in Arab communities, ordering increased enforcement and arrests of crime.
Source: Israel Police
military • • 1 hour ago New
Massive Gaza Terror Tunnel Where Hadar Goldin Was Held Destroyed
The IDF has destroyed a massive 16km Gaza terror tunnel where Lt. Hadar Goldin's body was held after his 2014 death, also used as a Hamas command center.
Source: Gil Tanenbaum
Economy • • 2 hours ago New
Balance of Publics Financial Assets Portfolio Hits $2.4 Trillion
Israel's public financial assets portfolio reached $2.4 trillion in Q1 2026, a 0.8% increase fueled by equities and corporate bonds, according to the Bank of.
Source: Gil Tanenbaum
military • • 2 hours ago New
Earlier today (Monday), a reservist fighter was seriously injured as a result of an explosion in southern Lebanon. The fighter was evacuated for medical treatment at a hospital and his family has been updated.
Reservist fighter seriously injured by explosion in southern Lebanon today; evacuated to hospital for treatment, family updated.
Source: IDF Press Release
military • • 2 hours ago New
Israeli Reservist Seriously Wounded in Lebanon Explosion
The IDF (Israel Defense Forces) reported that, earlier today, a reservist soldier was seriously wounded as a result of an explosion in ...
Source: Gil Tanenbaum