Shekel Exchange Rates End of Day Thursday, October 15, 2026
The Bank of Israel released end-of-day exchange rates for Thursday, October 15, 2026, detailing the Shekel's performance against major currencies.
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Police-IDF Joint Unit Undergoes Major Overhaul to Tackle Surge in Weapons Theft
Israel is overhauling a joint police-IDF unit to combat a surge in weapons theft from military bases, as stolen arms increasingly fuel crime and terrorism.
Israel Records 35 Beach Drowning Deaths in 2026
Israel recorded 35 beach drowning deaths in 2026, a rise from 31 last year, according to Interior Ministry data, with many at closed swimming areas.
Israel Offers $228,000 Grants for Applied Research Projects
Israeli researchers can apply for up to $228,000 in grants for applied research projects in fields like healthy aging and AI, with proposals due November 11.
Israel Projects 42% Increase in Doctors by 2035
Israel's Health Ministry forecasts a 42% rise in doctors by 2035, aiming to add over 16,000 professionals to its medical workforce.
Israeli Innovation Could Help Close Global Heart Disease Screening Gaps
Prof. Ayelet David of Ben-Gurion University in Israel developed a polymer-based technology to detect rheumatic heart disease, addressing screening gaps…
Border Police Arrest Five After Vehicle Rams Jerusalem Security Checkpoint
Israeli Border Police apprehended five individuals, including a driver and four undocumented passengers, after a vehicle rammed the A-Za'im checkpoint near…
Israel Police: Border Police arrest 4 illegal residents, transporter near Jerusalem
Border Police arrest 4 illegal residents and a transporter near Jerusalem after a pursuit and shot fired into the air.
Jerusalem Police Seize Commercial Drug Cache and Ammunition in Jerusalem
Jerusalem police and Border Police K9 units seized commercial quantities of cocaine, hashish, marijuana, ecstasy pills, and 9mm ammunition.
Israel Police: Detectives from the Sheft Police Station and the Jerusalem Border Police K-9 Unit located drugs in commercial quantities and ammunition in an open area in East Jerusalem
Israel Police seize cocaine, hashish, marijuana, ecstasy pills, and ammo in East Jerusalem during joint operation.