Across The Board Increases in April Price Indexes
Israel's Input Price Index saw across-the-board increases in April 2026, with significant jumps in bus fares, construction, and agriculture.
East Jerusalem
Police preparedness for Jerusalem Day events - Tens of thousands participated throughout the day in events across the city and in the traditional 'Dance of the Flags' march - all routes were opened to traffic. District p
Israel Police ensured smooth Jerusalem Day celebrations with tens of thousands participating in events and the 'Dance of the Flags' march.
Jerusalem Has 1.063 Million Residents
Jerusalem's population now stands at 1.063 million, with 56.6% Jewish and 38.4% Arab residents, per new CBS data.
Tel Aviv’s Appcharge Unveils MCP Server to Speed Up Game Publisher Integrations
Tel Aviv-based Appcharge introduces its new MCP server, leveraging AI tools like Claude to accelerate game publisher integrations and simplify player.
Shekel Exchange Rates End of Day Wednesday, May 14, 2026
The Bank of Israel set the end-of-day shekel exchange rates for May 14, 2026, with the NIS showing slight declines against the USD, EUR, and GBP.
Israeli Firms Kela, Innoviz Partner on Advanced Battlefield Sensor Systems
Israeli defense tech firms Kela Technologies and Innoviz Technologies are partnering to integrate advanced laser-based 3D mapping sensors into battlefield.
Israeli Forces Seize 14 Pipe Bombs in Overnight Raid Near Jerusalem
Israeli police seized 14 pipe bombs and explosives in Al Jib, north of Jerusalem, during an overnight raid and arrested a 29-year-old man.
Massive Ancient Tunnel in Jerusalem’s Outskirts Baffles Archaeologists
Archaeologists with the Israel Antiquities Authority discovered a mysterious 50-meter ancient tunnel near Jerusalem’s Kibbutz Ramat Rachel, baffling experts.
Retail Sales Down Slightly
Israeli retail sales revenue decreased by 0.3% in early 2026, but food chain revenues saw an 8.8% increase, according to the Central Bureau of Statistics.
Bank of Israel Moves Forward with New Digital Shekel
The Bank of Israel has advanced its digital shekel project, concluding benefits outweigh costs and detailing progress in regulation and technological.