Billions Allocated for ‘Thrust for the North’ Northern Transportation Development Plan
Israel's government has approved the "Thrust for the North" plan, allocating billions to upgrade roads, railways, and public transport in the country's northern.
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Israel Saw Records in the Energy Sector in 2025
In 2025, Israel's energy sector saw record domestic consumption and boosted energy security, with natural gas powering 74% of electricity generation.
Israel Makes Air Quality Gains but Lags on Recycling, New Data Shows
New data from Israel's Central Bureau of Statistics in Jerusalem shows air pollution significantly cut, but recycling rates at 25.3% lag behind OECD nations.
Israel Denies Entry to Palestinian-American Activist Linked to New York Mayor
Israel has denied entry to Palestinian-American activist Linda Sarsour, an advisor to NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani, citing her involvement in anti-Israel boycott.
Israel Accelerates Northern Rail, Highway Projects in $209M Recovery Push
Israel greenlights $209 million for northern transportation projects, accelerating rail and highway upgrades to repair war-torn infrastructure.
Foreign Minister Sa’ar Concludes Historic Visit to Open Israeli embassy in Fiji
Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar opened Israel's embassy in Fiji, marking the fourth new embassy opened by Sa'ar in under 18 months.
New US Based Campaign to Promote Tourism Aimed at both Jews and Evangelical Christians
Israel’s Ministry of Tourism unveils the "I Am Israel" campaign in the US, a $20 million initiative targeting Jewish and Evangelical Christian communities.
Isaac Accords Fund Established for Strategic Economic Ties with Latin America
Israel and the Inter-American Development Bank established the Isaac Accords Fund to build strategic economic ties with Latin America and the Caribbean.
Israel Tells Christian Residents of Tyre to Demand Hezbollah Leave Their City
The IDF warns Christian residents of Tyre to demand Hezbollah's departure, stating the terrorist group is using their neighborhood as a safe haven.
Israel Sees Slight Decrease in Overall Credit Card Purchases
Israel's credit card purchases dipped 0.4% annually Feb-Apr 2026, according to the Central Bureau of Statistics, with notable increases in food and industrial.