Israelis Show Growing Interest in Learning Persian, School Says
Dialogue, an Israeli language school, noted growing interest in learning Persian, prompting new Farsi classes, manager Tamir Agasi confirmed.
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“An Israeli Seder At Its Best.”
Penina Talal organized a heartwarming Seder for over 100 people, including "tent city" refugees, in Tel Aviv's Dizengoff Center parking garage for Passover.
Shekel Exchange Rates End of Day Thursday, April 16, 2026
On April 16, 2026, the Bank of Israel released end-of-day exchange rates, with currencies like the US Dollar and Euro seeing slight declines against the Shekel.
Mixed Trends in Appliance Imports March 2026
In March 2026, Israel's appliance imports saw mixed results, with refrigerators and dryers declining, while washing machines and dishwashers surged.
Five Israeli Soldiers Wounded in Lebanon from Rocket Fire
The IDF reported that five Israeli soldiers were wounded, one seriously, by rocket fire from southern Lebanon on Wednesday.
UN Report On Fighting Corruption Gives Israel High Grades
A UN review report highlights Israel's broad, well-established framework for corruption prevention and effective asset recovery mechanisms.
‘Historic’ Move: 50% of Government Subsidized New Apartments to Be Set Aside for Military Reservists
A historic temporary order will set aside 50% of subsidized new apartments for military reservists in upcoming lotteries.
7,778 People Wounded in Missile/Rocket Attacks Since Start of War Taken to Hospitals, 83 Still Hospitalized
Israel's Ministry of Health reports 7,778 wounded in missile/rocket attacks since Feb 28, with 83 still hospitalized as of April 15, 2026.
Arrivals to Israel Drop More Than 90% in March Due to Iran War
Israel saw visitor arrivals drop over 90% in March 2026, with only 9,600 arrivals compared to 102,300 in March 2025, due to the war with Iran.
Israeli Firm Buildots Launches AI-Driven ‘Construction Intelligence’ Platform
Jerusalem-based Buildots unveils an AI-driven construction intelligence platform designed to enhance efficiency and mitigate delays in major global projects.
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.
Two Palestinians Arrested in Counterterror Operation
Israeli security forces arrested two Palestinians in the village of Ein Umm-Ashreit overnight for establishing terrorist infrastructure in the Binyamin region.