On the 16th of Tevet, 5786 (January 5, 2026), an application was filed to register a party named: The Zionist Way.

Jerusalem, 7 January, 2026 (TPS-IL) — The Israel Police arrested ten suspects for involvement in a murder in the Negev Bedouin settlement of Ar’ara BaNegev, located southeast of Be’er Sheva. An initial investigation, said the police, indicates that the shooting was related to a family feud in the Bedouin community and, as such, would be yet another example of the continuing violent crimes in israel’s Arab communities.

The police launched an investigation overnight following a shooting incident in Ar’ara, during which a local resident in his 20s was shot. The injured man was evacuated from the scene to receive medical treatment at Soroka Hospital, and his death was later confirmed

Police forces operated at the scene of the incident, collecting evidence and findings, and within a short time, ten suspects, residents of Aroer in the Negev, were arrested on suspicion of involvement in the shooting incident.

Hundreds of attendees participated in the conference, including trustees, employees of the Supervisor’s department, and other professional partners.
During the conference, data and trends for 2025 regarding the scope of insolvency portfolios were presented, alongside a presentation of rehabilitation processes managed under the auspices of the Supervisor’s department. Key legal issues in the field were also discussed, and professional sessions were held.
Additionally, Adv. Nili Levanat, Director of the Unit for Guidance and Supervision of Trustees, presented the structure of the opinion that will be formulated regarding incumbent trustees in preparation for the process of forming trustee lists, which is expected to be published in the coming days.
One of the sessions, with the participation of the Honorable Vice President of the Central District Court – Lod, Judge Hannah Kitzis, and the Honorable Judge Atef Eilboune, from the Nazareth-Nof HaGalil District Court, dealt with the question of whether the courts are implementing the principle of rehabilitation as required, or whether the scope should be narrowed or expanded.
Additional sessions and lectures were held with the participation of judges, the Head of the Government Companies Authority, representatives from the Legal Counsel and Legislation department, representatives from various authorities, and other guests.

I feel deep pain over the cutting short of the life of the dear yeshiva student, Yosef Eisenthal, may he rest in peace, who was run over and killed yesterday at a demonstration in Jerusalem.

The circumstances of the tragic disaster will be fully investigated to draw all necessary insights and lessons.

I extend my deepest condolences to the Eisenthal family.

At the same time, I call to prevent the escalation of tensions so that, God forbid, we do not experience further tragedies. The value of the sanctity of life is etched in our heritage, and we must guard it with all our might.

“He will swallow up death forever, and the Lord God will wipe away tears from every face.”

Hundreds of attendees participated in the conference, including trustees, employees of the Supervisor‘s Division, and other professional partners. 
During the conference, data and trends for 2025 regarding the scope of insolvency portfolios were presented, alongside a review of the economic rehabilitation processes managed under the auspices of the Supervisor‘s Division. Key legal issues in the field were also discussed.
Additionally, Adv. Nili Levanat, Director of the Unit for Guidance and Supervision of Trustees, presented the structure of the opinion that will be formulated regarding incumbent trustees in preparation for the process of forming trustee lists, which is expected to be published in the coming days.
As part of the conference, a professional session was held that dealt with current issues in insolvency, including: advance payments, redemption of pension funds, the duration of the rehabilitation plan, and the ruling in case no. CA 58589-04-25 Sohair Zahalka v. Adv. Yaron Oded, Trustee (issued on 01/12/25, published on Nevo), which was given by the Supreme Court. The session was attended by the Honorable Judge Inbal Keren from the Magistrate Court in Haifa, and the Honorable Judge Bella Yahalom from the Magistrate Court in Jerusalem, representatives of debtors and creditors, and a representative of the Supervisor.

In addition, professional lectures were held with the participation of representatives from the Legal Counsel and Legislation department, representatives of various authorities, and additional guests.

Jerusalem, 7 January, 2026 (TPS-IL) — The Jerusalem District Court sentenced the two perpetrators of the terrorist car ramming attack in the Jerusalem Romema neighborhood in April 2024 that injured four people to 28 years in prison. The two are Hebron residents, one of whom was a minor at the time the offenses were committed, and the other, is Muhammad Mahmoud. They were convicted of four counts of attempted murder in the context of a terrorist act and related offenses, following a combined attack involving a car ramming and an attempted shooting and stabbing that they carried out in Jerusalem.

According to the conviction verdict, the defendants conspired to carry out a terrorist attack aimed at murdering Jewish citizens. To this end, they equipped themselves in advance with a vehicle, an improvised submachine gun, ammunition, knives and an axe, changed the vehicle’s license plates and entered Israel illegally. Upon arriving in the Romema neighborhood of Jerusalem, they identified four Haredi citizens, accelerated their vehicle towards them and injured them. They then tried to shoot and stab them, but were unable to complete their plan due to a malfunction in the weapon.

The court, as stated, sentenced each of the defendants to 28 years in prison, suspended sentences, and financial compensation for the victims of the crime. It also ordered the confiscation of the means used to carry out the attack. The court noted that “the defendants committed their actions during a time of war on several fronts while the country is bleeding and suffering from the consequences of the terrorist attack of October 7, and members of the security forces are working day and night to protect the country’s borders.

Jerusalem, 7 January, 2026 (TPS-IL) — Israeli digital health firm Yonalink has announced a strategic collaboration with Japan’s PSP Corporation to streamline the integration of electronic health record (EHR) data into electronic data capture (EDC) systems used in clinical trials.

Under the agreement, Tokyo-based PSP will contribute its cloud-based medical information and PACS technologies, while Tel Aviv-based Yonalink will deploy its automated EHR-to-EDC integration and data mapping platform. The collaboration aims to reduce manual data entry, improve accuracy, and accelerate clinical trial workflows in Japan.

The partnership marks Yonalink’s first expansion into Asia, alongside current operations in the United States and Europe.

Jerusalem, 7 January, 2026 (TPS-IL) — Four suspects who were carrying out illegal fishing in the Gdor Marine Nature Reserve were arrested in a joint operation by the Nature and Parks Authority’s marine unit inspectors, the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security’s fisheries and trust inspectors, together with the Tel Aviv maritime police officers to protect Israel’s marine nature. The Gdor Nature Reserve is on the coast north of Tel Aviv.

The suspects, two adults known to authorities for previous fishing offenses and two minors, were observed by an inspector in the Nature and Parks Authority’s marine unit who was on a routine patrol deploying a fishing net in the nature reserve. In the early hours of the morning Tuesday, when the fishermen arrived to collect the net, the fishermen were detained by the inspection boat and the police.

“Nature reserves are a safe haven for fish to reproduce, which leads to an increase in the fish population on all coasts. If we prevent fish from reproducing in nature reserves, their numbers will also decrease in areas where fishing is permitted, so preserving them is also in the interest of fishing,” explained Guy Levian, Deputy Director of the Marine Unit at the Nature and Parks Authority.

The Nature and Parks Authority reminded the public that fishing in the Gdor Nature Reserve is prohibited, fishing must only be carried out according to the law and in places where it is permitted.

Here is the situation and the considerations for the decision:
A Problematic Recommendation at a Critical Time
The Supervisor of Trade Levies at the Ministry of Economy and the Advisory Committee recommended imposing an unprecedented levy of 34% to 105% on aluminum imports from China for 5 years, claiming “dumping” that harms local industry.
The recommendation was based on data from 2023 – a year of war and high interest rates. The decline in factory profits was due to the economic situation and the stagnation in Construction, not necessarily the Chinese price.
Creation of a Significant Shortage in the Construction and Housing Market
The Minister of Finance reveals a dramatic figure in his letter: blocking imports from China is not just an economic issue, but will lead to a physical shortage of raw material, as the local industry specializes mainly in private and luxury Construction, and is not equipped to supply standard profiles for high-density construction (towers) in the required volumes.
The Dry Numbers for 2025:
– Expected demand in the economy: approximately 99,000 tons of aluminum.
– Maximum local production capacity: approximately 51,000 tons only.
– Imports from other countries (excluding China): approximately 25,000 tons.
– The result: a shortage (“gap”) of approximately 23,000 tons per year.
The implication: accepting the Ministry of Economy’s position would lead to the halting of construction sites, delays in handing over keys to buyers, and the development of a “black market.”
A move that will contribute to the exacerbation of the Cost of Living and housing (approximately NIS 600 million per year)
According to Treasury calculations, imposing the levy means a direct damage of approximately NIS 600 million per year to the economy.
Aluminum constitutes approximately 5.8% of the residential construction input index. Any price increase in it is passed directly to the pockets of apartment buyers.
The Israeli aluminum market is concentrated (oligopoly). Imports are the only restraining factor on prices. Furthermore, changing tariffs now creates dangerous regulatory uncertainty ahead of the “What’s Good for Europe” reform in 2027. The market is in the midst of a transition to international standards, and imposing new trade restrictions now disrupts the preparations of importers and contradicts the government’s policy of removing barriers and opening the market.

Professional and Legal Backing
The Minister’s decision adopts the position of senior professional ranks and is legally anchored:
Legal Authority: The decision is based on court rulings (“the cannabis case”) and legal counsel opinions, which allow the Minister of Finance to consider broad considerations (housing, cost of living) and not be a “rubber stamp” for the Supervisor.
Competition Authority: Determined that there is a serious concern of harm to competition and that local manufacturers are unable to meet demand.
Chief Economist: Pointed out that the data on which the Supervisor based his decision were partial and that the “damage” to the industry stemmed from the war and a shortage of workers.
The Figure That Changes the Picture: China Canceled Subsidies
During the investigation, it became clear that the Chinese government recently canceled a 13% subsidy on aluminum exports. The implication: the price from China is already increasing. Imposing an additional levy would constitute a “double punishment” and be unnecessary for the Israeli consumer.

From the words of the Minister of Finance, Bezalel Smotrich: “My role is to look at the entire economy. I will not allow a move that will enrich a small number of factories at the expense of every citizen in Israel, exacerbate the housing crisis, and fuel the cost of living.”