Aliyah Minister Ofir Sofer pulls out of 2026 election
In his resignation statement, Sofer thanked his supporters and stated that he will continue to serve in his position until the end of his term.
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High Court freezes Knesset law stopping arrests of haredi military draft evaders
Engineering the future from the Negev
Next Israel government must halt rise in debt burden, central bank chief says
Knesset repeals 2021 kashrut reform, restores Rabbinate control over certification
Under the law, official kashrut certificates may be issued by the Chief Rabbinate Council, authorized local rabbis, and, within the IDF, the Military Rabbinate.
Israel launches 'Masa diplomacy' program in push for pro-Israel advocacy through Diaspora youth
The program, proposed by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Foreign Affairs Minister Gideon Sa’ar, stemmed from the rising antisemitism and disinformation surrounding Israel.
Ultra-Orthodox protesters block roads demanding end to IDF recruitment
Some protesters were seen holding signs asking US President Donald Trump to "save" the haredis from being recruited.
Aiming to be prime minister? Netanyahu's AI advisor eyes future political run, but not with Likud
Frances confirmed that he was never formally invited to join Likud, saying he called the prime minister’s spokesman to ask how he could be offered a reserved spot and not know about it.
Nearly 5,000 come together in Israel's largest teen Diaspora-Israel solidarity event
“The Big Tent event is an opportunity for teens to feel like they're connected to something bigger,” said Nadav Shachmon, the Director of Israel Partnerships at RootOne.
University of Haifa’s School of Design hosts first graduate fashion show on campus
Twenty-five graduating students presented their final collections in an event that was held on the university campus
High Court cancels Land Authority head's appointment due to connection to Smotrich
The ruling came after all parties, including the government and Eliyahu, accepted a framework proposed by Justices Yael Willner, Ofer Grosskopf, and Khaled Kabub during a hearing earlier this month.
Arkia to add new Dreamliner flights, Airbus A330 to Tel Aviv-New York route
The Israeli carrier will increase its summer capacity to JFK before introducing an aircraft with 46 business-class seats and an Israeli crew present on every flight, starting in September.
Netanyahu set to attend Lindsey Graham's funeral in DC, meet with Trump
Netanyahu is expected to fly on Saturday night and stay until Tuesday to attend the memorial service for Senator Lindsey Graham and possibly meet US President Trump.
IDF sentences soldier to five years after spying for Iran, sending images of interceptions
The soldier was accused of passing information on to Iranian agents in exchange for financial compensation, including videos of Iranian rockets being intercepted during the war.
