Ant Colonies Inspire Next-Generation Robotics and Self-Building Structures
Prof. Ofer Feinerman and Dr. Ehud Ponio of Israel's Weizmann Institute studied weaver ants in Australia, inspiring new robotics and engineering designs.
East Jerusalem
Caught on Camera: Driving Instructor and Student Both Using Phones Mid-Lesson
Israeli Police issued a NIS 1,000 fine to a driving instructor caught with his student using mobile phones during a lesson on Highway 79 near…
Clashes Erupt During Evacuation of Unauthorized Outpost in Gush Etzion; Three Soldiers Injured
Three Israeli soldiers were injured and one teen arrested during the violent evacuation of an unauthorized Gush Etzion outpost near Ma'ale Amos.
Discovery of Atmospheric Memory Could Improve Climate Forecasting
Israeli scientists at Hebrew University, led by Guy Dagan, found aerosols cause brief warming before cooling, potentially enhancing climate forecasting.
Man Arrested for Exporting Gat Betel Leaves
Jaber Sisai was arrested in Israel for exporting hundreds of thousands of dollars of illegal gat to the US, falsely declared as henna.
Switch Program to Promote Changeover to Renewable Energies Launched
Israel's Ministry of Energy launches the 'Switch' program in 23 local authorities, educating youth on renewable energy and sustainability.
Israel Sees Mixed Trends in Imports of Major Appliances
Israel's Tax Authority reported mixed appliance import trends in May 2026, with refrigerators and washing machines rising, while dryers and dishwashers saw.
Shekel Exchange Rates End of Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026
The Bank of Israel released end-of-day shekel exchange rates for Tuesday, June 9, 2026, detailing shifts against currencies like the US dollar and Euro.
Police Clock Biker at 285 km/h, May Be Israels Fastest Ever Speeding Offense
A motorcyclist from Arraba was arrested in Israel after being clocked at 285 km/h on Route 70, potentially the country's fastest speeding offense.
Haifa Man Arrested for Spying for Iran
Raanan Ohana, 44, was arrested in Haifa by Israel Police and Shin Bet for allegedly spying for Iran, photographing sensitive sites for digital currency.
Israel Launches $42M Grant Program to Boost Northern Economy
Israel's Ministry of Economy and Industry launches a $42.5 million grant program to aid businesses and industry in northern Israel.
New Data Highlights Heavy Demands on Israeli Reservists
New IDF data reveals Israeli reservists served 94 days in 2024 and 78 days in 2025, with Tel Aviv-Jaffa and Jerusalem having the largest populations.
Navigation