3 Detained in 17-Year-Old’s Death, Overdose Suspected
Three friends of a 17-year-old boy detained in Ashdod after he died at a party, with police investigating a suspected drug overdose.
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Israel Allocates Millions for Northern Israel Welfare Services
Israel allocates 133 million shekels to expand welfare services in Northern Israel, addressing increased needs after prolonged conflict and evacuations.
Nonprofits Accounted for 5% of Israel’s GDP in 2025, New Data Shows
New data from Israel's Central Bureau of Statistics shows nonprofits accounted for 5% of the nation's GDP in 2025, with significant income from government.
Circumstances of infant's injury in Jerusalem under investigation - a minor, approximately 11 years old, was detained for questioning along with Shortly ago, a report was received about an infant, approximately two years
Jerusalem police investigate infant's injuries; an 11-year-old boy and his mother were detained for questioning.
Israel Police Hold Large-Scale National Emergency Exercise
Israel Police completed a large-scale national emergency exercise across the South, Jerusalem, and Judea & Samaria districts, simulating complex terror and.
Index of Economic Activity Up 0.5%
Israel's Index of Economic Activity rose 0.5% in July, driven by strong labor data and tax receipts, according to the Bank of Israel.
Shekel Exchange Rates End of Day Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The Bank of Israel released end-of-day shekel exchange rates on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, detailing daily changes against global currencies.
Israel Advances E1 Construction Plans With Tenders for 1,400 Homes
Israel advances its long-delayed E1 construction plan, opening tenders for about 1,400 housing units between Jerusalem and Ma’ale Adumim.
Israeli Produce Survey Finds 93% Meets Pesticide Safety Standard
An Israeli government survey found 93.2% of nearly 800 fresh produce samples met pesticide safety standards in 2025, bolstering public health and agricultural.
Israeli Biotech Moves Closer to World’s First Engineered Spinal Cord Implant
An Israeli biotech company has begun preparations for what could become the world’s first implantation of an engineered spinal cord in a ...