Israel Starts 2026 with More Than 10 Million People
Israel's population exceeded 10 million at the start of 2026, reaching 10.178 million with Jews comprising 76.3%. The CBS reported a 1.1% growth rate in 2025.
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Israel’s First Immigrants of 2026 From Australia Amid Shifts in Jewish Migration
Israel's first 2026 immigrants from Australia mark a shift in Jewish migration. Western aliyah surged in 2025, with French immigration rising 45%.
Bezeq Telecom Fined for Deploying Fiber in Restricted Zones
Israel's Ministry of Communications fined Bezeq NIS 8 million for illegally deploying fiber services in designated incentive areas, undermining competition and.
Israeli Soldiers Eliminate Terrorist in Overnight Clash
Israeli soldiers eliminated one terrorist and wounded two others in an overnight clash in Samaria near Luban a-Sharqiya. The IDF confirmed no Israeli casualties.
473 People Without Visas Stopped at Ben Gurion Airport IN 2025
Israel's Ben Gurion Airport prevented 473 illegal entries in 2025, primarily citizens of Georgia, amid a significant surge in attempts.
Israel Begins 2026 With Midnight Birth and Dozens of Emergency Calls
Israel's 2026 began with a midnight birth in Jerusalem and hundreds of Magen David Adom emergency calls on New Year's Eve, including 51 road accidents and 11.
Israeli Troops Find Armed Rocket Launcher in Gaza’s Beit Hanoun
Israeli troops uncovered a rocket launcher with five rockets ready to fire in Gaza's Beit Hanoun, highlighting ongoing threats during terror infrastructure.
Knesset Approves Law Commemorating Israel’s Moroccan Jewish Heritage
Israel's Knesset approves a law honoring Moroccan Jewish heritage, establishing a national day to commemorate the community and 44 Egoz victims.
Israel Welcomes Tourists Back as Hotels Recover from Evacuee Stays
Israel welcomed 1.3 million tourists in 2025, marking a cautious recovery for its hotel industry after housing thousands of Israeli evacuees.
Israel to Bring Up to 1,200 Bnei Menashe Immigrants From India in 2026
Israel to welcome up to 1,200 Bnei Menashe immigrants from India in 2026 as part of a multi-year government plan, including absorption and conversion in.