Canine Obesity Linked to Blindness Potential Risk, Scientists Warn
Israeli scientists warn canine obesity significantly raises eye pressure, increasing glaucoma and potential blindness risk. A Hebrew University study found.
East Jerusalem
‘National Emergency’: Five Israeli-Arabs Killed in 24 Hours as Violence Surges
Violence surges in Israel as five Israeli-Arabs are shot dead in 24 hours, prompting a 'national emergency' declaration. Homicides near one per day in 2026.
Israels Milk Boom: Holiday Surge Meets Long-Term Production Growth
Israel's Ministry of Agriculture reports significant 2025 dairy sector growth with high yields and a 63% demand surge for the Shavuot holiday in Jerusalem.
New Israeli Military Museum, Recruitment Facility Planned at Former UNRWA Jerusalem Site
Israel approved a new IDF museum, recruitment office, and Defense Minister's bureau in eastern Jerusalem near the former UNRWA compound on Jerusalem Day.
Across The Board Increases in April Price Indexes
Israel's Input Price Index saw across-the-board increases in April 2026, with significant jumps in bus fares, construction, and agriculture.
Police preparedness for Jerusalem Day events – Tens of thousands participated throughout the day in events across the city and in the traditional ‘Dance of the Flags’ march – all routes were opened to traffic. District police officers
Israel Police ensured smooth Jerusalem Day celebrations with tens of thousands participating in events and the 'Dance of the Flags' march.
Jerusalem Has 1.063 Million Residents
Jerusalem's population now stands at 1.063 million, with 56.6% Jewish and 38.4% Arab residents, per new CBS data.
Tel Avivs Appcharge Unveils MCP Server to Speed Up Game Publisher Integrations
Tel Aviv-based Appcharge introduces its new MCP server, leveraging AI tools like Claude to accelerate game publisher integrations and simplify player.
Shekel Exchange Rates End of Day Wednesday, May 14, 2026
The Bank of Israel set the end-of-day shekel exchange rates for May 14, 2026, with the NIS showing slight declines against the USD, EUR, and GBP.
Israeli Firms Kela, Innoviz Partner on Advanced Battlefield Sensor Systems
Israeli defense tech firms Kela Technologies and Innoviz Technologies are partnering to integrate advanced laser-based 3D mapping sensors into battlefield.
Israeli Forces Seize 14 Pipe Bombs in Overnight Raid Near Jerusalem
Israeli police seized 14 pipe bombs and explosives in Al Jib, north of Jerusalem, during an overnight raid and arrested a 29-year-old man.
Massive Ancient Tunnel in Jerusalems Outskirts Baffles Archaeologists
Archaeologists with the Israel Antiquities Authority discovered a mysterious 50-meter ancient tunnel near Jerusalem’s Kibbutz Ramat Rachel, baffling experts.
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