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Israel Selects Noam Bettan to Compete in 2026 Eurovision Song Contest
Noam Bettan will represent Israel in the 70th Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna, Austria, in May, after winning the Israeli singing competition "Hakochav Haba"...
Shekel’s Gains Represent Strong Fundamentals, Says Bank of Israel
The shekel's rise to around four-year highs against the dollar reflects the resilience of the Israeli economy and comes amid solid export performance, Bank of Israel Governor Amir Yaron said on Wednesday. Speaking to Reuters on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum...
Israel Issues Veiled Warning to Turkey as Countries Clash Over Gaza Role
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz on Tuesday warned regional powers — in an apparent swipe at Turkey — to abandon any ambitions of restoring an empire, as tensions mount over postwar reconstruction in Gaza and...
Israeli Government Sends 2026 Budget to Parliament, Approval at Risk From Rifts
Israel's Finance Ministry said on Monday it delivered the 2026 state budget draft to parliament ahead of a preliminary vote on Wednesday, though the plan's prospects are clouded by political fractures that have strained the ruling coalition. Delayed by political infighting, the...
Israeli President, Jewish Leaders Meet to Discuss Diaspora Strengthening Support for Judaism, Israel
Senior leaders of the Jewish educational organization Aish met with Israeli President Isaac Herzog at...
Belgium Halts Consular Services for Citizens in Israeli Settlements, Sparking Outrage From Jewish Groups
Belgium has halted consular services for Belgian citizens living in Israeli settlements, affecting thousands of...
Israel Poised to Launch Defense Privatizations in months, Says Government Official
Israel plans to begin the long-awaited privatization of two of its largest defense companies as early as...
Israel’s Arkia Forges Deal With JetBlue on Flight Connections in US
Israel's Arkia Airlines said on Thursday it signed a deal with low-cost US carrier JetBlue Airways that would allow its customers...
African Union Calls for Immediate Revocation of Somaliland’s Recognition by Israel
The African Union's Political Affairs Peace and Security council called on Tuesday for the "immediate...
Israel Selects Noam Bettan to Compete in 2026 Eurovision Song Contest
Noam Bettan will represent Israel in the 70th Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna, Austria, in May, after winning the Israeli singing competition "Hakochav Haba" ("The...
Shekel’s Gains Represent Strong Fundamentals, Says Bank of Israel
The shekel's rise to around four-year highs against the dollar reflects the resilience of the Israeli economy and comes amid solid export performance, Bank of Israel Governor Amir Yaron said on Wednesday. Speaking...
Israel Issues Veiled Warning to Turkey as Countries Clash Over Gaza Role
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz on Tuesday warned regional powers — in an apparent swipe at Turkey — to abandon any ambitions of restoring an...
Israeli Government Sends 2026 Budget to Parliament, Approval at Risk From Rifts
Israel's Finance Ministry said on Monday it delivered the 2026 state budget draft to parliament ahead of a preliminary vote on Wednesday, though the plan's prospects are clouded by political fractures...
Israeli President, Jewish Leaders Meet to Discuss Diaspora Strengthening Support for Judaism, Israel
Senior leaders of the Jewish educational organization Aish met with Israeli President Isaac Herzog at his residence in Jerusalem on Wednesday to discuss Jews in...
Belgium Halts Consular Services for Citizens in Israeli Settlements, Sparking Outrage From Jewish Groups
Belgium has halted consular services for Belgian citizens living in Israeli settlements, affecting thousands of dual nationals and drawing outrage from Jewish leaders who call...
Israel Poised to Launch Defense Privatizations in months, Says Government Official
Israel plans to begin the long-awaited privatization of two of its largest defense companies as early as the second quarter of this year, a senior government official said. Roi Kahlon, director...
Israel’s Arkia Forges Deal With JetBlue on Flight Connections in US
Israel's Arkia Airlines said on Thursday it signed a deal with low-cost US carrier JetBlue Airways that would allow its customers to connect on JetBlue flights in the United States and to Latin...
African Union Calls for Immediate Revocation of Somaliland’s Recognition by Israel
The African Union's Political Affairs Peace and Security council called on Tuesday for the "immediate revocation" of Israel's recognition of Somaliland. Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar visited...
BBC Settles With Israeli Family After Filming in Their Home Without Consent Following Oct. 7 Attack
The BBC has reached an agreement with an Israeli family after filming without consent inside their home, which was horribly damaged in the Hamas-led terrorist...
Bank of Israel Makes Surprise Rate Cut as Inflation Moderates and Shekel Gains
The Bank of Israel unexpectedly cut its interest rate by 25 basis points on Monday, a second successive cut after lowering it in November for the first time in nearly two years, citing...
Israel Defends Move to Restrict NGOs in Gaza Amid Concerns of Hamas Exploitation
Amid international criticism over its latest humanitarian oversight measures in Gaza, the Israeli government is moving forward with its policy requiring NGOs to maintain proper...
‘Call for Division’: Australian Muslim Council Sparks Outrage Over Push to Block Israeli President’s Visit
The Australian National Imams Council (ANIC) has come under widespread scrutiny after seeking to block Israeli President Isaac Herzog's visit to Australia to commemorate the...
Nvidia in Advanced Talks to Buy Israel’s AI21 Labs for Up to $3 Billion, Report Says
Nvidia is in advanced talks to buy Israel-based AI startup AI21 Labs for as much as $3 billion, the Calcalist financial daily reported on Tuesday. Nvidia declined to comment, while AI21 was not immediately available to comment. A 2023 funding round...
