Audit Exposes Widespread Failures in Israel’s Document Verification System
A new State Comptroller audit exposes widespread failures in Israel's document verification system, undermining trust for 323,000 certificates annually.
Tuesday, 17 February 2026
Israel
Pesach Benson•
Government Report Finds Deep Gaps in Israel’s Energy Preparedness
A new government report reveals deep, unresolved gaps in Israel’s energy preparedness and electricity grid, critically exposed during the October...
Pesach Benson•
Narendra Modi to Visit Israel as Netanyahu Hails India’s ‘Tremendous Alliance’
Indian PM Narendra Modi will visit Israel next week, strengthening a "tremendous alliance" as Netanyahu highlights defense and high-tech cooperation.
Population and Immigration Authority•
Israel passport rule extended to 2026
Israel extends its special passport renewal rule until 2026, offering continued convenience for citizens needing to update their travel documents.
Pesach Benson•
Israel Orders Oxfam to Cease Gaza Operations by February 28
Israel orders Oxfam to cease Gaza operations by February 28 following its CEO's allegations of internal pressure for "genocide" claims...
Pesach Benson•
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,...
Israel Tax Authority•
Israel and the United States Deepen Cooperation in Combating Smuggling and Economic Crime
Israel and the US deepen cooperation against smuggling and economic crime with a new Trade Transparency Unit to analyze trade...
Pesach Benson•
Nearly One in Four Israeli Single Mothers Has Never Married, Data Shows
New data reveals nearly one in four Israeli single mothers, 22%, has never married, marking a significant societal shift in...
Pesach Benson•
Israel Faces Burial Space Crisis as Deaths Set to Double
Israel faces a severe burial space crisis as annual deaths are projected to double to over 100,000 by the mid-2040s,...
Foreign Ministry•
PM Netanyahu’s remarks prior to his departure back to Israel following a diplomatic visit to Washington
PM Netanyahu, returning to Israel from Washington, discussed Iran deal concerns with President Trump, emphasizing the need to address missiles...