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Knesset approves updated war budget in first reading, adding billions of NIS to defense
Lessons from Iran’s brain drain: Expert warns emigration puts Israel’s security at risk
Israel has ‘won’ war with Iran, foreign minister says, but goals remain unmet
Netanyahu challenges Central Election Committee pick as Lapid accuses PM of stealing election
Siminovski’s appointment was reportedly influenced by her expertise in technology, with the upcoming elections scheduled for no later than October 2026.
UN says more than 36,000 Palestinians displaced by Israeli settlement drive
Israel's permanent mission in Geneva, where the UN office is based, said it was working on a response to the report.
Israeli international NGOs use disaster response skills to help missile-hit communities in Israel
These humanitarian organizations, having operated primarily in international crisis zones, are now applying their expertise to support communities affected by missile attacks across Israel.
Education Ministry says students' grades will not be affected by absences during Iran war
Additionally, special education institutions in Jerusalem will resume operations on Wednesday after the Home Front Command approved the measure on Tuesday.
Israel's Elbit Systems sees further growth from Iran war
The US and Israel launched air strikes on Iran on February 28. Iran has struck Israel, as well as Gulf neighbours, with drones and missiles.
IDF: Hezbollah planning larger overnight attack with heavy rocket barrage
The IDF took the unusual measure of pre-warning the home front after the incident last Wednesday, in which the military had prior intelligence of such an attack, but did not issue an early warning.
Blue-and-white in Brooklyn: Avdija, Saraf shine during historic night for Israeli hoops
Thousands of Israeli and Jewish fans packed the arena in Brooklyn, turning it into a sea of blue and white, as three Israelis shared the same NBA court for the very first time.
Lebanese soldiers reportedly injured in Israeli strike on Hezbollah targets, IDF probing
The military stressed that its operations in southern Lebanon target the Hezbollah terrorist organization, not the Lebanese Armed Forces or civilians.
British Airways suspends flights to Israel, Dubai, and Middle East until summer
Flights to Doha, Qatar, will be suspended until the end of April, while the Abu Dhabi route has been canceled until further notice this year.
Monkey rescued in Israel after illegal wildlife trafficking probe
Israeli authorities said the green guenon, identified as monkey No. 64 linked to a broader smuggling affair, was found in poor conditions and transferred for treatment.
