Special Needs Student Arrested for Bringing Gun to School
Police arrested a 20-year-old special needs student in Moshav Beit Oved after seizing a handgun and ammunition he brought to school due to a family dispute.
East Jerusalem
Medical Cannabis Overhaul Sparks Debate Over Smoking-Based Treatment
Israel's Health Ministry, led by Dr. Gilad Bodenheimer, proposes phasing out smoked medical cannabis within three years due to safety concerns.
Housing Ministry Completes Takeover of Senior Housing Clusters from Immigration Ministry
The Construction and Housing Ministry has taken over 73 senior housing clusters, now managing 10,000 units and 11,000 residents nationwide.
Hebrew U Researchers Pursue Heat- and Drought-Resistant Tomatoes
Hebrew University researchers discovered that the timing of tomato plant stomata opening and closing is key to drought resistance, not just pore count.
Report: 81% of Israeli Public Entities Meet Disability Representation Targets
Israel's 2025 Adequate Representation Report shows 81% of public entities met disability targets, with local authorities leading, up from 76% in 2024.
Food Prices in Gaza Down 74% Since Ceasefire Began
Since the ceasefire began in October 2025, food prices in Gaza have dropped 74%, thanks to millions of tons of food aid entering the Strip.
Road Fatalities Down in the First Seven Months of 2026
Israel saw 255 road fatalities from January to July 2026, a decrease of 17 compared to the same period in 2025.
Road Accidents and Fatalities Down in July
Road accident fatalities in Israel dropped to 38 in July 2026, down from 49 in July 2025, according to Central Bureau of Statistics data.
Shekel Exchange Rates End of Day Wednesday, August 26, 2026
The Bank of Israel released end-of-day exchange rates on August 26, 2026, showing a general decrease in the Israeli Shekel against major currencies.
Israel Cancer Research Fund Announces $5.35M in New Research Grants
The Israel Cancer Research Fund is granting $5.35 million to 38 cancer research projects in Israel for the 2026-27 year.
TPS: Israel Launches Tender for One of Worlds Largest Desalination Plants
Israel launched a tender for one of the world's largest desalination plants in Emek Hefer, near Netanya, to produce 400 million cubic meters annually.
TPS: Israeli Discovery May Offer New Clues to Stress, Metabolic Disorders
Israeli scientists at the Weizmann Institute of Science in Rehovot discovered the Otp gene regulates stress and metabolism in adults, offering new insights.