Netanyahu unaware of who Egyptian spy chief met days before Oct. 7 massacre
Netanyahu spoke to Army Radio earlier on Wednesday, saying that Intelligence failures surrounding the October 7 massacre should not automatically lead to a premier's dismissal.
Mekorot signs five-year collective agreement with wage increases of over 20%
The agreement includes NIS 13,000 in cumulative signing bonuses per employee, an excellence bonus equivalent to one month’s salary, higher pensionable pay and new career advancement tracks.
Child, 10, killed after dumpster fire triggers explosion in Beitar Illit
The child was evacuated to Hadassah-University Medical Center in Jerusalem’s Ein Kerem for medical treatment, but was pronounced dead, ZAKA and Magen David Adom said.
Israel Allies Foundation launches parliamentary caucuses in Greece, Cyprus to build trilateral ties
The new caucuses aim to build on the existing trilateral partnership between Israel, Greece, and Cyprus, with a particular focus on security challenges in the Eastern Mediterranean.
L’Oréal Paris hosts women’s empowerment gala
About 250 guests attended the event, which featured a performance by Ania Bukstein and a street-harassment prevention initiative run with Israel’s rape crisis centers.
Three seriously injured in suspected gas cylinder explosion at Intel chip plant in southern Israel
Israel's Fire and Rescue Authority initially warned that hazardous chemicals may have leaked following the explosion, with the Kiryat Gat municipality asking residents to stay away from the area.
Iran's stock market climbs despite US blockade, energy shortages, collapsing currency
The stock market rebound could mean two things: either investors believe Tehran and Washington will reach a peace deal soon, or they don’t have any other way to stop their savings from losing value.
Dan Hotels’ Bengaluru property joins Hilton’s LXR brand in India debut
The 226-room hotel, opened in 2017 as Dan’s first property outside Israel, joins Hilton’s collection of independent luxury hotels.
One killed, 19 injured in bus-truck collision on Route 91 in northern Israel
Firefighters extricated a person who had been trapped inside the bus and was pronounced dead at the scene by Magen David Adom (MDA) personnel.
Ashdod Port executive elected to lead international innovation committee
Roy Avrahami will chair IAPORTS’ Innovation Committee for 2026–27, marking the first time an association committee presidency has been held outside Latin America.
