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Israeli regional power should be embraced, says ex-US State Department adviser

During a roundtable discussion hosted by the JCFA and attended by ‘The Post,’ Hazem Alghabra, a former senior US State Department adviser, suggested Israel extend a message of peace to Syria.

09/01/2025
Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar (L) and Justice Minister Yariv Levin (R) at the Supreme Court

Israeli gov't presents judicial reform compromise for appointing High Court justices

Foreign Minister Sa'ar and Justice Minister Levin propose new judicial compromise, offering concessions on Supreme Court appointments and Basic Laws.

An Israeli flag is seen on the first of Israel's El Al Airlines order of 16 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners

El Al adds flights to European cities after Moscow suspension

El Al has increased its number of weekly flights: to Paris from 23 to 25; to Vienna from five to six; to Frankfurt from six to eight; to Zurich from seven to nine; and to Munich from five to six.

By STAV LIVNE/GLOBES/TNS
09/01/2025

Keshet CEO Avi Nir named to Variety’s list of 500 most influential entertainment pros

Variety wrote, “Nir has been a key figure in driving Israel’s rise to a power player in the global content industry.”

Shekel weakens sharply against US dollar

The Bank of Israel set the representative shekel-dollar rate down 0.248% from Monday, at NIS 3.627/$.

By GLOBES/TNS
09/01/2025

Ramping up criticism of Israel, Pope calls situation in Gaza 'shameful'

In a yearly address to diplomats delivered on his behalf by an aide, Francis appeared to reference deaths caused by winter cold in Gaza.

By REUTERS
09/01/2025

'We are not an ATM': Jerusalem homeowners see property tax hikes of up to 70%

Following a significant amount of urban renewal in the city, the Jerusalem Municipality decided to update Arnona rates.

09/01/2025

Police arrest resident of North planning suicide attack in Israel

Mahmud Hassin Muhammed Bushkar, 37, intended to create an explosive belt in order to carry out terrorist attacks in Israel, the police said. 

 IDF soldiers seen as part of operations targeting Syrian military capabilities, January 9, 2025

IDF continues targeting Syrian military capabilities in fresh attacks

Since December, the IDF has been less public about any moves on the attack, mostly keeping a quiet defensive watch over the new buffer zone with Syria.

Israeli passport ranks as 19th most powerful passport

Israeli passport holders are able to travel to 170 countries without a visa, with some destinations requiring a visa on arrival or an Electronic Travel Authority (ETA). 

09/01/2025
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