Govt OKs: South’s backup airport to be built in Tze’elim
Israel's government approves building a new backup international airport in Tze'elim, Negev, accelerating plans to boost aviation capacity and prevent...
Thursday, 19 February 2026
Bezalel Smotrich
Labor Ministry•
Good news for employers: Extended reserve duty compensation
Israel extends improved employer compensation for reserve duty until March 31, 2026, forming an economic safety net for businesses and...
Pesach Benson•
Israeli Cabinet Advances Land, Planning Reforms in Judea and Samaria
Israeli Cabinet advances major land and planning reforms in Judea and Samaria, boosting administrative control. A Jordanian-era law banning land...
Treasury Ministry•
Finance Minister OKs 70% cheese import hike
Israel's Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich approved a 70% hike in duty-free cheese imports, expanding quotas from 11,500 to 19,500 tons...
Treasury Dept.•
Finance Minister visits Kiryat Shmona
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich visited Kiryat Shmona, unveiling a unique plan including a NIS 1,000-2,500 monthly grant card for residents...
Pesach Benson•
Israel Completes $6 Billion Public Offering, Returns to Pre-War Spread Levels
Israel successfully completed a $6 billion public bond offering, attracting $36 billion in demand and returning to pre-war spread levels,...
Pesach Benson•
Negev Cities to Receive $31.8M Boost for Housing, R&D, and Airport Plans
Israel approves a $31.8M boost for Negev cities, fueling housing, R&D, and airport plans. The investment drives economic growth and...
Pesach Benson•
Israeli Leaders Scrambling to Reduce U.S. Tariffs
Israeli leaders are scrambling to negotiate with the U.S. administration to lower a newly imposed 17% tariff on Israeli exports,...
Pesach Benson•
Tax Changes to Hit Multinational Corporations, Bring Israel In Line With OECD Reforms
Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich announced on Sunday that Israel will begin implementing the Qualified Domestic Minimum Top-up Tax for...