Israel Reports Rising Construction and Transport Input Prices for August 2026
Israel's construction and transport sectors saw rising input prices in August 2026, with significant jumps in bus and paving costs.
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Israel Renews Scholarship Program for Tourism Master’s Degree Students
Israel's Ministry of Tourism has renewed scholarships for master’s degree students to strengthen the nation's tourism sector.
Israel’s Apartment Prices Rise 0.2% in Latest Housing Market Data
Preliminary data from Israel's Central Bureau of Statistics reveals a 0.2% rise in apartment prices between May and July 2026.
Israel Reports Widening Trade Deficit in August 2026 Foreign Trade Data
Israel's August 2026 trade deficit reached 17.3 billion shekels, driven by strong chemical exports and a drop in business car imports.
Israel Publishes Final Tender for Central Pension Clearinghouse Operator
Israel's Capital Market Authority has published the final tender for its central pension clearinghouse operator, with submissions open until November 4, 2026.
Tel Aviv Stock Exchange TASE Recap, September 16, 2026
On September 16, 2026, the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange (TASE) reported that the TA-35 index gained 1.32%, while other indices showed varied movements.
Shekel Exchange Rates End of Day Wednesday, September 16, 2026
On Wednesday, September 16, 2026, the Bank of Israel reported end-of-day shekel exchange rates, with most foreign currencies weakening against the Israeli.
Netanyahu: Israel Is Sole Middle East Haven for Thriving Christian Community
PM Netanyahu declared Israel the Middle East's only haven for Christians, refuting global campaigns and honoring fallen Arabic-speaking members.
Firefighters Prevent Beitar Illit Industrial Zone Blaze From Reaching Fuel and Oil Storage
Firefighters battled a large fire in Beitar Illit's industrial zone, preventing its spread to nearby fuel and oil storage areas on Wednesday.
New Study Rethinks AI’s Role in Decoding Animal Communication
Israeli researchers, including Tel Aviv University's Prof. Yossi Yovel, led a study showing AI identifies animal sound patterns but struggles with true meaning.