Beleaguered General Rallies Right-Wing Allies for Knesset Bid
Retired IDF General Ofer Winter is set to announce his Knesset bid Tuesday, gathering right-wing allies like bereaved mother Laly Derai and Yoseph Hadad.
Gaza War
Israel Records 3.1% Economic Growth in 2025, Outpacing OECD Average
Israel's economy grew 3.1% in 2025, outpacing the OECD average despite navigating post-Gaza war challenges. This marks a strong recovery, showing national.
Israel Sees More Than 50% Increase in Foreign Tourists in January
Israel saw a 50%+ surge in foreign tourists in January 2026, with 124,700 visitors, a significant rebound after the Gaza war ended. US visitors led arrivals.
60,722 Foreign Workers Enter Israel in 2025
Israel's Population and Immigration Authority reports 60,722 foreign workers entered in 2025. Since the Gaza war, 116,117 new foreign workers have arrived.
Christmas Tourism Expected to Rebound with End of Gaza War
Israel expects 130,000 tourists in December, including 40,000 Christian pilgrims for Christmas, as travel warnings ease post-Gaza war.
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