80% lower costs: The Israeli innovation shaking up the cultured food market
An Israeli startup revealed a hydrogel-based platform that cuts cultured food production costs and could speed the shift to sustainable alternatives to animal-based products.
Thousands go hiking in Israel as fallout from severe weather raises flood risk
The Israel Nature and Parks Authority warned that water levels in streams and rivers across the country have risen following recent rainfall, and several parks are closed due to flood risk.
Hadera approves major coal reduction at Orot Rabin power station, pollution expected to drop
The reduction in coal dust pollution is expected to be significant, about 80% of current levels, and the monitoring will enable close oversight of emissions and pollutants.
Average salary in Israel rises in first half of 2025, as gender pay gap widens, NII data reveals
Israel’s National Insurance Institute released its first-half 2025 wage report, showing a 4.5% rise in average pay but a 43% median-to-mean gap and a 54% gender gap.
Nir Oz's 'cowboy': Eliyahu Margalit's remains returned to Israel, authorities confirm
The IDF confirmed that the remains handed over by Hamas on Friday night are from Eliyahu Margalit, a resident of Nir Oz, who was killed on October 7 and taken to Gaza.
Number of workdays lost to strikes in Israel tripled over past year, Labor Ministry reveals
Teachers’ strikes made up 60% of 2024's walkouts, driving the biggest disruption in the public sector.
Young Israeli innovators showcase military-inspired tech at Rishon Lezion innovation event
Approximately 200 students participated in "Shark Day," a youth innovation showcase aimed at promoting entrepreneurship and creative thinking among future tech leaders.
'It's about more than money': Uncertainty remains over end to teacher strike despite deal
Despite new understandings between the Finance Ministry and the Teachers’ Union, it remains unclear whether disruptions in the education system will soon come to an end.
Petition filed against High Court over suspension of disabled parking permits
“The decision by the Transportation Ministry sentences thousands of people with disabilities to isolation, suffering, and inaccessibility," the petition states.
Economic concerns cloud Passover celebrations as cost of living crisis deepens in Israel
Survey reveals Israelis cutting food budgets as household expenses jump NIS 1,644 monthly. Despite personal struggles, 42% still plan to donate holiday meals to those in need.
