Future Crops May Rely On Airborne Dust For Nutrients, Scientists Say
Israeli and Austrian scientists, led by Dr. Gross from Ben-Gurion University, found plants absorb essential nutrients directly from airborne desert dust.
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Extreme Flooding Storms Are Surprisingly Predictable, New Study Finds
A study by Hebrew University of Jerusalem and Karlsruhe Institute of Technology reveals extreme rainstorms in Portugal are more predictable than believed.
Couple Arrested for Impersonating Insurance Agents in Fraud Scheme Targeting Arab Society
Israeli police arrested a couple in their 20s for impersonating insurance agents in a sophisticated fraud scheme that targeted Israeli-Arab society.
Shekel Exchange Rates End of Day Monday, August 24, 2026
The Bank of Israel released end-of-day Shekel exchange rates for August 24, 2026, with the US Dollar trading at 2.9940 NIS.
TPS: Police Operation Uncovers 2,000-Year-Old Graves Beneath Jerusalem Building
Border Police discovered 2,000-year-old Second Temple period graves in a burial cave beneath a building in Jerusalem's Silwan neighborhood during an operation.
Israel Road Accidents Fall Sharply in July, but Fatalities Remain Elevated
In July 2026, Israel saw a sharp decline in road accidents and casualties, though fatalities were still above the 2022-2024 average.
Israeli PCB Technologies Wins $65M Medical Electronics Tender
Migdal HaEmek-based PCB Technologies has won a $65 million tender to supply electronic packaging to a leading global medical company.
Palestinian Authority Police Detain Israeli Reservist, Seize Weapon in Area C
Palestinian Authority police detained an Israeli reservist and seized his weapon overnight in Area C, prompting strong protest from the Binyamin Regional.
Five Suspects Arrested in Violent Brawl at Jerusalems Ora Junction
Jerusalem police arrested five eastern Jerusalem residents after a violent brawl at Ora Junction, with a warning shot fired to end the disturbance and two.
New Alternative Haredi Party Launched
Rabbi Moti Leitner launched the new "HaTzibur HaCharedi" party in Beit Shemesh, advocating for national service and workforce integration for modern Haredim.
14-Year-Old Arrested for Extorting Minors on TikTok Under Guise of Protection
Police in Tel Aviv arrested a 14-year-old for extorting minors on TikTok, demanding money for "protection" and threatening physical harm to secure payments.
Israeli Soldier Neutralizes Terrorist Attempting to Steal Weapon Near Rimonim Junction
An IDF soldier neutralized an attacker at Rimonim Junction, north of Jerusalem, who attempted to steal the soldier's weapon.