Economy
Tel Aviv Stock Exchange TASE Recap, October 27, 2026
The Tel Aviv Stock Exchange (TASE) experienced broad declines on October 27, 2026, with the TA-90 index falling 4.47%.
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Economy
Shekel Exchange Rates End of Day Wednesday, October 25, 2026
The Bank of Israel released end-of-day exchange rates on October 27, 2026, with the US dollar, UK pound, and Euro showing daily increases against the shekel.
military
IDF Eliminates Three Hamas Commanders in Gaza Strip
The IDF announced it eliminated three Hamas commanders in Gaza airstrikes, including Nukhba Force members who participated in the October 7 attacks.
Crime
Israel Police: Highway 6 northbound open near Ben Shemen interchange after fire
Fire near Ben Shemen interchange; Highway 6 northbound remains open. Israel Police will update on traffic changes.
Business
Israel’s Upwind Raises $400M to Expand Cloud and AI Security
Jerusalem-based Upwind raises $400 million in its latest funding round, led by Bessemer Venture Partners, to expand cloud and AI security offerings.
environment
400 Hikers Being Evacuated as Firefighters Battle Ben Shemen Forest Fire
Approximately 400 hikers are being evacuated as firefighters battle a brush fire in Ben Shemen Forest, fanned by winds and spreading eastward.
Crime
Israel Police: Last night, a report was received regarding a resident of Yatta (in his 50s) who stated his intention to carry out an attack against Israeli civilians
Hebron police arrested a Yatta resident in his 50s who reported his intent to attack Israeli civilians.
Crime
Indian Construction Worker Killed in Herzliya Work Accident
A construction worker from India was killed in Herzliya on Wednesday when metal fell from a crane, prompting a police investigation.
environment
Ben Shemen Forest Fire Prompts Road Closures
A fire in Ben Shemen forest has caused the closure of the Ben Shemen interchange and Route 6 northbound, prompting drivers to find alternate routes.
Crime
Israel Police: Route 444 and Route 6 closed due to Ben Shemen forest fire
Route 444 & 6 northbound near Ben Shemen interchange closed due to forest fire; police providing updates via 110 hotline.