Defense Spending Leads 2026 Budget Reallocations Approved by Finance Committee
Israel's Knesset Finance Committee in Jerusalem approved significant 2026 budget reallocations, earmarking NIS 1.69B for defense and NIS 6.16B for housing.
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Iran Launches Missile Barrage at Northern Israel
Iran launched two ballistic missiles at northern Israel on Sunday, which Israeli air defenses successfully intercepted, prompting new Home Front Command.
Exports of Services Down 1.2%
Israel’s Central Bureau of Statistics reported that total services exports (excluding start-ups) decreased by 1.2% in April 2026 after an ...
War Wounded Rise in Israel, System Could Collapse Under the Load, Ministry Says
Israel's Defense Ministry warns its rehabilitation system for war-wounded faces collapse, with 26,200 personnel now receiving care following the Oct 7 war.
Israel Arrests Tajik National Accused of Spying for Iran
Israel’s Shin Bet and Malmab arrested Tajik national Behrooz Sobirgon in June 2026, accusing him of spying for Iran since January.
Israel Marks 1,000 Days Since October 7 Hamas Massacre with Memorials, Protests
Israel marked 1,000 days since the October 7 Hamas massacre with memorials and protests in Jerusalem and Caesarea, demanding a state inquiry.
23% of Israelis Report Feeling Discriminated Against
A 2025 Social Survey found 23% of Israelis aged 20 and over experienced discrimination based on factors including religion, ethnicity, and gender.
Doron Spielman Appointed New International Spokesman for Israels National Information System
Doron Spielman was appointed the new international spokesman for Israel’s National Information System in the Prime Minister's Office, ...
More Than 1.7 Million Tons of Food Brought Into Gaza Since Start of Ceasefire
The Israeli agency COGAT (Coordination of Government Activities in the Territories: Judea and Samaria and towards the Gaza Strip) reported ...
Israels Agricultural Output Up 2.5% in 2025
Israel’s Central Bureau of Statistics reported that the value of total agricultural output in Israel in 2025 was approximately 38.9 ...
New Plan Will Speed Up Timeline for Building Home Solar Systems
Israel's Ministry of Energy is launching a plan to install 1 million solar roofs by 2030, reducing home solar system setup to just 30 days.
IMF Expects Continued Strain on Israels Economy Due to Ongoing Conflicts
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) today, Wednesday, published its annual report on the Israeli economy. The publication follows a ...
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