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Israeli shipping giant ZIM to be sold for $4.2 billion to German, Israeli capitals - Calcalist

The move, which was approved by the ZIM board of directors, came after both the ZIM’s workers’ committee and senior Israeli politicians expressed opposition to the acquisition.

Cars drive behind a truck transporting a Zim container just outside Israel's port of Ashdod February 23, 2012
United Hatzalah emergency responders look on in the aftermath of a vehicle explosion in Kiryat Yam, near Haifa, February 4, 2026.

Four Arab-Israelis killed in one night amid rampant Arab sector crime

Night view of skyscrapers in the skyline of Tel Aviv, on July 6, 2025

Kfar Saba dominates among Israeli cities in quality of life rankings - study

An aerial view of the Kinneret. To the casual observer, the lake, also known as the Sea of Galilee, appears to be a rare environmental success story in an era of climate uncertainty.

Kinneret remains below red line despite above average rainfall this winter


Israel publishes names of civilians killed in Bazan blast

The Bazan Group announced Monday evening that all of its oil refineries and subsidiaries were shut down as a result of the deadly strike.  

 Fire rises from the Bazan power plant in the northern Israeli city of Haifa, June 15, 2025.

Haifa oil refinery's facilities shut down following Iranian missile strike

The company stated that it is collaborating with the Israel Electric Corporation, which "immediately mobilized," to restore a regular electricity supply to the complex as quickly as possible.

 Fire rises from the Bazan power plant in the northern Israeli city of Haifa, June 15, 2025.

Iranian strike on Haifa oil refinery plant kills three

Danny Abraham, 59, from Kiryat Motzkin, was announced as one of the victims killed in the missile strike.

 Damage at Haifa oil refinery as a result of an Iranian missile attack, June 16, 2025.

Iran’s missile barrage hits Bazan oil refinery, causing temporary shutdown

Though a majority of the Haifa Bay is still operational, Iran's attack caused localized damage to transmission pipes.

 Emergency personnel operate after missiles were launched from Iran to Israel, in Haifa, Israel, June 15, 2025

IDF: 80-90% of Iranian missiles intercepted, but 24 Israelis killed in attacks

To date, the Iranian missile salvos have focused on the Gush Dan/Tel Aviv/central Israel area, the Haifa area, and the Beersheba area.

 Israeli security and rescue forces at the scene where a ballistic missile fired from Iran hit and caused damage in Petah Tikva, June 16, 2025

Three more bodies recovered from site of Iranian missile attack in Haifa

The total number of those killed on Sunday night and the early hours has now reached eight, with 22 civilians having been killed since the start of the conflict.

 Emergency personnel operate after missiles were launched from Iran to Israel, in Haifa, Israel, June 15, 2025

Energy grids and plants in Haifa, central Israel damaged by Iranian attacks - report

Iranian media hailed the alleged fire, insisting it had been their target for attacks in the North, despite the majority of impacted rockets landing on residential homes.

 Emergency personnel operate after missiles were launched from Iran to Israel, in Haifa, Israel, June 15, 2025

At least 15 wounded, fire breaks out in northern Israel in latest Iranian missile salvo

United Hatzalah said that it had received several reports of impacts around the country. ZAKA reported a direct hit on a residential building in northern Israel. 

 Emergency personnel operate after missiles were launched from Iran to Israel, in Haifa, Israel, June 15, 2025

Iran fails to strike targets in Israel as it fires afternoon salvo

Israelis on social media reported hearing explosions, particularly in the Tel Aviv and Haifa areas.

 People take cover as siren warns of incoming missiles fired from Iran, on Road number 1 between Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, June 15, 2025

Lives cut short as children, educators, families killed in Iranian strikes overnight

At the scene of the Bat Yam strikes this afternoon, President Isaac Herzog reflected on what he called a “very sad and difficult morning.”

A rescue personnel walks next to a damaged vehicle at an impact site following missile attack from Iran on Israel, in Ramat Gan, Israel, June 14, 2025