Latin American, European and Asian Embassies in Israel Highlight Bilateral Ties
Embassies from Paraguay, Philippines, Panama, Romania, and Cyprus celebrated Israel’s 78th Independence Day in Jerusalem, highlighting strong bilateral ties.
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Scientists Identify Molecular Switch That May Predict Aggressive Skin Cancer
Researchers at Hebrew University in Jerusalem identified a molecular switch, WWOX, that could predict aggressive cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma.
$84 Million Allocated to Improve Northern Highways
Israel allocates $84 million for northern transportation, including highway upgrades in Safed, Tiberias, and Acre, to enhance connectivity and economic.
Military Officer Seriously Wounded in Jenin by Explosive
An Israeli military officer sustained serious injuries and another soldier was lightly wounded by an explosive device during IDF operations in the Jenin area.
Leaves Reveal Hidden Trail of Forever Chemicals, Study Finds
Researchers from Hebrew University and others in southern Israel reveal potato leaves contain hundreds of times more PFAS "forever chemicals" than soil.
3,000 Additional Foreign Worker Permits Issued to Aid Security Efforts
Israel's Ministry of Economy and Industry has released 3,000 foreign worker permits to support industrial production for security efforts.
New Movable Barriers Installed on Main Highway to Ease Access for Emergency Vehicles
New movable barriers on Highway 1 connecting Jerusalem and Tel Aviv are designed to significantly reduce emergency vehicle response times.
Israel Hits 20 Year High in Traffic Fatalities in 2025
Israel's road fatalities hit a 20-year high in 2025 with 459 deaths, as the fatality rate per 100,000 residents climbed to 4.5.
Retail Chain Revenue in Israel Down 0.5%
Israel's retail chain revenue dipped 0.5% from February to April 2026, according to the Central Bureau of Statistics.
Jerusalem District police officers are operating to disperse disturbances in several locations in the city, including the Russian Compound, Prophets Street, and Chaim Bar Lev Boulevard.
Jerusalem police dispersed riots at Russian Compound, Prophets St., & Chaim Bar Lev Blvd., arresting 3 rioters for assaulting officers and blocking roads.
Protest near the Russian Compound in Jerusalem – Police forces are operating in the area following dozens of demonstrators who arrived at the scene and are attempting to block the movement of vehicles transporting detainees from the detention facility.
Israel Police deploy forces to disperse dozens of demonstrators blocking vehicles at the Russian Compound in Jerusalem.
Mental Iron Dome: Yoga Linked to Higher Wartime Resilience Among Israeli Nurses
Prof. Meirav Ben-Natan's study at Hillel Yaffe Medical Center in Hadera links yoga to higher wartime resilience and lower stress among Israeli nurses.
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