Drop came after central bank imposed limits on generous financing deals. In Netanya area, which includes the towns of the Sharon, sales are financed through special deals fell from two thirds of the total to just 20 percent

After the spectacle of a White House dinner, Netanyahu posed with a 'Trump was right about everything' hat – a gesture too on the nose to be humiliating, and yet somehow still was

Before flying to Washington, Netanyahu ordered the IDF to prepare plans, but officials say task will be difficult because a deal may alter the situation on the ground, including an army withdrawal of forces from Rafah

The State Department's action comes a week after UN expert Francesca Albanese released a new report, which she said 'shows how corporations have fueled and legitimised the destruction of Palestine,' adding that 'Genocide, it would seem, is profitable'

The six seafarers who were rescued had spent more than 24 hours in the water, security companies involved in a rescue operation said. The Houthis are believed to be holding six seafarers from the sunken Greek ship, maritime security sources said

The prime minister's only condolence visits this year were to families of soldiers killed in past wars. 'This is part of a divide-and-conquer strategy' said Gil Dickman, whose cousin Carmel Gat was killed in Gaza captivity

Supporters argued that the Anti-Defamation League has used accusations of antisemitism to target critics of Israel and Palestinian rights advocates. If approved, the measure will end the union's use of ADL materials, reports and school programs

The military said it targeted Hezbollah compounds and underground arms depots. Earlier this week, Lebanon gave its response to a U.S. position paper discussing the disarmament of all non-state factions. Failure to implement the plan would allow Israel to carry out military operations

Israel Frey, who has previously been questioned over his social media posts, told Haaretz he was being subjected to 'political persecution' and added that Israel has 'caused enough suffering, blood and tears' in the Gaza Strip

Most Israelis think personal political interests drive their prime minister's refusal to close a cease-fire/hostage deal. But there are many reasons why an agreement would actually benefit Benjamin Netanyahu – from relations with Trump and regional normalization to who will win Israel's next election

I am filled with disgust when I read Hamas' messages calling the fallen martyrs, just as I am when I hear similar justifications for the IDF soldiers who have fallen in Gaza

Gaza Strip hospital directors warn that hundreds will die as a result of the institutions' shutdown. The Hamas-run Ministry of Health reported that in the last 24 hours, 105 people were killed in IDF strikes

In an explosive moment on 'My Kitchen Rules VIP,' pop icon and Eurovision winner Dana International confronted nationalist delusion with raw truth about the war, exposing the chasm between two irreconcilable camps

Omri Shifroni, one of the founders of 'Kumu', an organization pushing for a change in Israel's leadership, believes the partial hostage deal being discussed is 'immoral' and calls for Israel to pay any price to bring all the hostages home

Grok, Elon Musk's AI chatbot, launched a tidal wave of Holocaust memes and far-right antisemitism, and called itself 'MechaHitler,' just days after its training data was 'de-woked.' Some of the posts were later deleted

A massive leak of CVs, from drone operators to cyber warriors, reveals military roles, training and unit affiliations. Veterans of classified units disclosed too much in their résumés. Now, they risk becoming targets

Scientists warn that by 2070, record temperatures and rainfall could become more common, and warn that global warming is accelerating faster than predicted

The tanker was meant to prevent an environmental disaster off Yemen's coast – but since the Gaza war began, and with UN funding still covering its upkeep, the Houthis have used it as a floating terminal to bypass sanctions on oil imports

No firm positions, no red lines, not even the remnants of a spine can be found

The Gaza Refuseniks: In a rare act of dissent, five Israeli reserve soldiers speak out about why they refuse to fight in Gaza – and demand an end to Netanyahu's destructive war. 'I know the only goal of this war is the government's survival – at the cost of thousands of Gazan children, the hostages, the soldiers, and our collective safety.' A special photography project by Yahel Gazit

Ultra-Orthodox factions in the Knesset are expanding their protest over delays in bills to exempt yeshiva students from IDF service, as the Knesset prepares to vote on judicial overhaul laws and the possible removal of Arab lawmaker Ayman Odeh

Greek carrier Aegean will be among the first major airlines to resume flights to Israel following the Iran cease-fire, as EU lifts safety restrictions, but most foreign carriers remain hesitant amid insurance, staffing and financial concerns