Israels Economy Expands Despite War, Inflation Falls to 1.5%
Israel's Finance Ministry reports the economy expanded 3.2% in H1 2026, with inflation dropping to 1.5% and foreign investment reaching $26 billion despite war.
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Two Israeli Teens Charged With Carrying Out Missions for Iran
Two Israeli teens, aged 14 and 16, were indicted in Israel for spying for Iran, carrying out missions in Tel Aviv, Herzliya, and Kiryat Motzkin.
Kibbutz Communities May Offer Clues to Longevity, Study Finds
A study led by Dr. Ronit Pinchas-Mizrachi of Jerusalem College of Technology found Israeli kibbutz residents exhibit greater longevity than urban dwellers.
Prosecution to Indict Man Accused of Injecting Sedatives into Baby Food
Yan Shemla, 41, is accused of injecting sedatives into Prinuk baby food in Jerusalem supermarkets, facing charges of endangering life and drug offenses.
Israeli Teen Indicted for Assaulting Disabled Palestinian Man
An Israeli teen, 16, from Avigayil outpost near Hebron has been indicted for assaulting a disabled Palestinian man and stealing an off-road vehicle.
Israeli Man Charged Over Alleged Baby Food Tampering with Anesthetics in Jerusalem
Jerusalem police arrested Yan Shamla, 41, for allegedly tampering with baby food, spiking purees with anesthetics, leading to three children's hospitalization.
Israeli Police Close Jerusalem Construction Site After Finding 20 Undocumented Workers
Jerusalem police closed a construction site for 30 days after discovering 20 undocumented Palestinian workers sleeping on-site, citing public safety and legal.
Israel Reports Sharp Rise in Energy Trade Prices for Second Quarter 2026
Israel's trade prices saw a sharp rise in Q2 2026, with energy import prices climbing 44.9% and refined petroleum exports up 35.3%.
Shekel Exchange Rates End of Day Wednesday, September 9, 2026
The Bank of Israel has released end-of-day exchange rates for Wednesday, September 9, 2026, detailing the NIS value of major currencies.
Before the Break: Israeli Study Uncovers a Hidden Stage of Failure
Hebrew University researchers in Jerusalem found fractures begin with tiny damaged regions expanding slowly before becoming rapid cracks, aiding engineers in.
Dentists Ordered to Pay $43,000 After Unnecessarily Removing Two Teeth
An Israeli court has ordered two dentists to pay a woman $43,000 after finding two teeth were extracted without sufficient medical justification and dental work.
More Than Half of Israels Young Doctors Eye a Future Abroad
A study by Ben-Gurion and Ariel Universities reveals over half of young Israeli doctors surveyed plan to work abroad within five years, challenging Israel's.