Gut Stem Cell Research Points Toward New Strategies for Controlling Bacterial Spread
Researchers at Hebrew University of Jerusalem discovered gut stem cells actively defend against bacterial infections like Salmonella, published in Nature.
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Childs Desert Discovery Leads to Rare Roman-Era Archaeological Find
An 8-year-old Israeli boy, Dor Wolynitz, discovered a 1,700-year-old Roman-era statuette fragment in the Negev Desert's Ramon Crater, per the Israel Antiquities.
Suspected Toxic Leak in Jerusalem: Two Elderly People Found Unconscious
Two elderly individuals were found unconscious in a Jerusalem apartment following a suspected hazardous materials leak; firefighters are investigating the.
Israels Largest Retailer Posts Weak Q2 Results
Shufersal, Israel's largest retailer, reported a 7.5% revenue drop and 34.5% net profit fall in Q2, leading to a significant decline in its market value.
Shekel Exchange Rates End of Day Thursday, August 27, 2026
On August 27, 2026, the Bank of Israel reported end-of-day Shekel exchange rates, with the US Dollar seeing a slight increase.
Israel to Renew Cargo Insurance Program Against War, Terrorism Risks
Israel's Finance Ministry and Tax Authority will renew a state-backed cargo insurance program against war and terrorism risks starting September 1.
Israel Reinforces Rescue Units Ahead of Weekend Flood Threat
Israel's Fire and Rescue Service is on high alert for weekend flooding, reinforcing rescue teams and the 102 emergency hotline ahead of heavy rain.
Transportation Ministry Rolls Out 115 Wheelchair-Accessible Intercity Buses
Israel's Transportation Ministry launches a pilot program with 115 wheelchair-accessible intercity buses, featuring electric lifts for safe boarding.
Tel Aviv Police Foil Arms Transfers
Tel Aviv police thwarted arms transfers to criminal groups, arresting three men and seizing grenades, pistols, and ammunition in recent operations.
Police Uncover Suitcase Filled with Weapons in Druze Village of Kisra
Police in the Druze village of Kisra seized a suitcase containing an M-16 rifle, ammunition, and firearm parts during a raid this week.
Border Police Launch Large-Scale Readiness Exercise Nationwide, in Judea and Samaria
Border Police launched a large-scale readiness exercise nationwide and in Judea and Samaria, practicing emergency response and force deployment.
Israeli Tech Firm Cellebrite Launches Portable Battlefield Intelligence Kit
Israeli tech company Cellebrite has launched a portable tactical extraction kit (C-TEK) allowing military forces to analyze data from phones, drones.