Number of Science Teachers in Israel Rises 42% Since 2011
Israel's science teaching staff has seen a significant 42% increase since 2011, reaching 15,949 teachers in the 2025-2026 academic year.
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National Cyber Directorate Launches Unified Framework for Supply Chain Security
Israel's National Cyber Directorate has launched a unified framework to manage cyber risks across supply chains, addressing growing threats from external.
Smotrich Plans Steps to Bring Down Record Gasoline Prices
Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich plans an excise tax cut on gasoline to curb rising prices, which are nearing a 2012 record.
Manufacturing, Mining and Quarrying Production Up 8.5%, Second Quarter 2026
Israel's industrial production rose 8.5% in Q2 2026, according to the Central Bureau of Statistics, with strong export growth.
Hotel Stays Down 7% in First Seven Months of 2026
Israel's tourist hotel stays decreased by 7% to 10.6 million from January to July 2026, impacted by the war with Iran.
Two Key Suspects Arrested in Jerusalem Murder of Hussein Issa
Jerusalem police arrested two key suspects in Hebron for the June murder of Hussein Issa in the Silwan neighborhood, following a multi-unit investigation.
Israeli Police Seize $470,000 in Suspected Terror Funds
Israeli police seized $470,000 in suspected terror funds in southern Jerusalem, arresting a 29-year-old driver after finding concealed cash in a vehicle.
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.
British Activist Arrested in Hebron Hills Over Alleged Assault of Minor, Police Say
British activist Finn Joughin arrested in Hebron Hills for allegedly blocking a child from crossing a fence, police confirm. Investigation ongoing.
Israel Police: Seven suspects were detained on suspicion of spitting at a religious structure and vandalizing Muslim graves in Jerusalem – as part of an initiative operation carried out by officers of the David precinct in the Jerusale
Israel Police detained seven suspects for spitting at a religious structure and vandalizing Muslim graves in Jerusalem over the weekend.