Two Billion Cubic Meters a Year of Desalinated Water by 2050
Israel's government approved plans for private entities to build desalination plants, targeting 2 billion cubic meters of water annually by 2050.
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Net Balances of Businesses Are Up
Israel's Central Bureau of Statistics reports improved business net balances in May 2026 after the Iran conflict ceasefire lifted restrictions.
Four Billion Shekels Allocated to Strengthen 10,000 Northern Homes Against Rocket Attacks
Israel's government allocates 4 billion shekels ($1.35B) to bolster over 10,000 northern homes against rocket threats, focusing on border towns.
Israelis Warned of New Cyber Threats During Ongoing Emergency
Israel's National Cyber Directorate warns of increased cyber threats, including camera hacking and phishing, during the ongoing emergency.
Israel and U.S. Aligned on Iran Goals But Split on Approach, Analysts Say
Recent missile exchanges between Iran and Israel highlight a growing rift between Washington and Jerusalem over how to confront Tehran, despite shared goals.
High School Students Join the War on the Digital Front for Israel
Israel launches a national program training high school students to combat disinformation and share the country's narrative online.
Israel’s Defense Minister Pledges Continued Assaults on Hezbollah in Beirut as Long as Northern Israel Under Attack, Regardless of Iranian Threats
Israel's Defense Minister declares Beirut will face strikes if northern communities are attacked, defying Iranian threats and vowing continued IDF operations.
Israel Confirms Deaths of Senior Islamic Jihad Figures in Gaza
Israel's IDF confirmed three senior Palestinian Islamic Jihad figures, including Muhammad Abu Afash and Abdallah Qadoum, were killed in a Gaza airstrike.
Lebanon-Launched Projectiles Trigger Sirens in Northern Israel
Sirens sounded in northern Israel after projectiles were launched from Lebanon, with the IDF intercepting some and one falling near soldiers.
Defense Spending Leads 2026 Budget Reallocations Approved by Finance Committee
Israel's Knesset Finance Committee in Jerusalem approved significant 2026 budget reallocations, earmarking NIS 1.69B for defense and NIS 6.16B for housing.