Southern Railway Plan Submitted, Linking Negev to Central Israel
Israel's Ministry of Transportation submits the Southern Railway Plan, a 13km project linking the Negev to central Israel via a new double tunnel.
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New Campaign to Stop Illegal Waste Burning in Arab Communities
Israel's Ministry of Environmental Protection launches an information campaign to stop illegal waste burning in Arab communities, warning of severe health.
Trustee's procedure for debt discharge approval
Trustee's procedure for debt discharge approval in insolvency proceedings is detailed, including conduct, extensions, and retroactive cancellation.
9,676 Freedom of Information Requests Submitted to Local Authorities
Over 9,600 freedom of information requests were submitted to Israeli local authorities in 2024, marking an 11.5% increase. Jerusalem, Ashdod, and Rishon LeZion.
Israel Hosts Greek and Albanian Educators for Environmental Education Seminar
Israel hosts a regional environmental education seminar for Greek and Albanian kindergarten teachers, fostering cooperation and cross-cultural learning around.
Two New Beaches Planned for Dead Sea
Israel's Interior Ministry allocates ₪1.5 million ($470K) to plan two new public Dead Sea beaches, enhancing accessibility and tourism by 2026.
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.
Pollution Chokes Sea Caves Used by Rare Mediterranean Monk Seals, Study Finds
An Israeli-Cypriot study reveals over 24,000 pieces of human pollution choking vital Mediterranean sea caves, posing a critical new threat to rare monk seals.
Nearly 8,000 Animal Species Could Go Extinct This Century, Study Warns
A new study, co-led by Israeli researchers, warns nearly 8,000 animal species face extinction this century due to climate change and habitat loss.
Israeli Elementary Schools to Go Phone-Free
Israeli elementary schools implement a new phone-free policy starting February. Education Minister Kisch bans cell phones to boost student social interaction,