Politics
Security Measures for Israeli Political Party Leaders Increased
Israel's Shin Bet announces new security measures for political party leaders, including continuous threat assessments and authorized firearms for private.
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Politics
Bennett: If We Don’t Draft Haredim in the Next Term, the IDF Will Simply Collapse
Former PM Naftali Bennett stated the IDF could collapse if Haredi men aren't drafted next term, citing a shortage of 20,000 soldiers.
Politics
Shin Bet Will Not Provide Security for Gadi Eisenkot
Shin Bet will not offer personal security to Gadi Eisenkot, citing intelligence assessments, but will provide broader threat monitoring for Yashar Party.
Politics
Netanyahu Files Defamation Lawsuits Over Claims He Received October 7 Warnings
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is suing Haaretz, Yedioth Ahronoth, and Channel 12 News for defamation over claims he received October 7 warnings.
Economy
Israeli Unemployment Drops to 2.8% in August as Labor Participation Dips
Israel's unemployment rate dropped to 2.8% in August 2026, with prime-working-age employment at 78.6% and full-time roles increasing.
Middle East
Negev Institute Warns Local Hostiles Could Shut Down Air Force Bases
A report from the Rifman Institute warns Israeli Air Force bases in the Negev, like Nevatim, could be shut down by local threats and Iranian intelligence.
Health
Health Ministry: 5,565 New Breast Cancer Cases Diagnosed in Israel in 2023
Israel's Health Ministry reported 5,565 new breast cancer cases in 2023, with survival rates reaching 92% for Jewish women and 87% for Arab women.
Economy
OECD: Share of Israelis Aged 18–24 Neither Studying nor Working Rises to 20%
A new OECD report reveals 20% of Israelis aged 18-24 are not in employment, education, or training, marking the largest increase among developed countries.
Economy
Shekel Exchange Rates End of Day Tuesday, September 29, 2026
Bank of Israel data reveals end-of-day shekel exchange rates for Tuesday, September 29, 2026, with the US Dollar seeing a slight increase.
Economy
Israeli Economy Sees Slower Revenue Growth in May–July Period
Israel's economic revenue grew 3.4% from May to July 2026, a slowdown from previous quarters, according to the Central Bureau of Statistics.