Shekel Exchange Rates End of Day Monday, May 17, 2026
The following are the end of day exchange rates as set by the Bank of Israel, Monday, May 17: (Units are given in the foreign currency and ...
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Israel Sees 63% Increase in Dairy Consumption Ahead of Shavuot Holiday
Israeli dairy consumption surges 63% ahead of Shavuot, with per capita consumption reaching 157 liters in 2025, amidst industry changes and global factors.
Israel Takes Second Place in Eurovision Song Competition
Israeli singer Noam Bettan achieved second place at the Eurovision Song Competition in Vienna.
Almost 11,000 Israel’s Named Michelle, Like Israel’s 2026 Eurovision Song
Ahead of Eurovision, a survey revealed 10,976 Israelis named Michelle, with Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, and Netanya having the most.
Jerusalem Has 1.063 Million Residents
Jerusalem's population now stands at 1.063 million, with 56.6% Jewish and 38.4% Arab residents, per new CBS data.
Agriculture Ministry Funds Advanced Refrigeration for Fishing Boats
Israel's Ministry of Agriculture is investing NIS 800,000 in advanced refrigeration for fishing vessels across the Mediterranean, Sea of Galilee, and Gulf of.
36% of Israelis Have Low Reading Proficiency
A recent skills survey reveals 36% of Israelis have low reading proficiency, with significant disparities seen across gender, age, and ethnic groups.
Shekel Exchange Rates End of Day Wednesday, May 6, 2026
The Bank of Israel set end-of-day shekel exchange rates on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, with the US Dollar at 2.9030 NIS.
Average Monthly Israeli Salary $4,882
Israel's average monthly salary hit $4,882 in February 2026, a 5% rise from 2025, according to the Central Bureau of Statistics.
Israel Facilitates Transfer of 120 Gaza Patients to Jordan
Israel's Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories (COGAT) announced that on Monday it coordinated the medical evacuation of ...