Bennett and Lapid Launch Joint Party Ahead of Israels 2026 Elections
Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid announced a new unified political party in Tel Aviv, with Bennett as leader, preparing for Israel's 2026 elections.
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Israel Taps First Christian Former Ambassador as Special Envoy to Christian World
Israel's FM Gideon Sa’ar appointed George Deek, a veteran diplomat and first Christian ambassador from Jaffa, as Special Envoy to the Christian World.
Israel to Establish Its First Embassy in Slovenia
Israel's Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar announced plans to open the nation's first embassy in Ljubljana, Slovenia, following the election of Janez Janša.
Israel Sees 50% Drop in Tourist Arrivals in May
Tourist arrivals in Israel dropped by nearly 50% in May 2026, with 64,400 visitors, largely due to airport closures during the war with Iran.
Today with our sweet children in Shlomi after we approved a NIS 13 billion plan for the North.
PM approves NIS 13 billion plan for the North, vowing to uplift the region just as the South was supported.
Ahead of World Environment Day Israel Declares Large Decreases in Air Pollutants
Ahead of World Environment Day, Israel announced major decreases in air pollutants, including sulfur dioxide and lead, from 2000-2024.
Israel Seizes Over 200,000 Eggs in Overnight Smuggling Wave
Israeli authorities seized over 200,000 eggs in five overnight smuggling attempts from the Palestinian Authority, with one truck carrying nearly 200,000 eggs.
Israel Sees Sharp Rise in Workplace AI Use Across Sectors
Israel's Central Bureau of Statistics reports a sharp rise in workplace AI adoption across sectors, including manufacturing, with nearly 40% of companies.
Israeli Ministry Report Links Aid Workers to Hamas, Islamic Jihad
An Israeli Ministry of Diaspora Affairs report details links between Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad operatives and European aid groups like Al-Khair and.
Cracks Emerge in Israeli Leadership Over U.S.-Brokered Hezbollah Ceasefire
Israeli government officials, including Katz and Ben-Gvir, are divided on a U.S.-brokered ceasefire with Hezbollah involving withdrawal from the Litani River.
Israels Largest Marine Defense Project Completed
Israel's largest marine defense project, costing 190 million Shekels, has completed 12 breakwaters in Netanya, securing cliffs and reopening 3.5 km of beaches.
Half of Small Business Owners Have No Other Income
New data reveals that 52% of Israeli small businesses are sole income sources, benefiting from a recent Tax Authority reform.
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