In a striking development that underscores the volatility of global trade, Israel is bracing for an unprecedented influx of over 50,000 new cars, most of them Chinese-made, by the end of the year. This surge is primarily driven by an impending increase in purchase tax on electric vehicles slated for early 2025, but it also reflects broader geopolitical tensions, with a burgeoning trade war aimed at curbing the dominance of Chinese exports playing a pivotal role.

17 September 2024

Read more: Israel Braces for China To Dump 50,000 Cars As "China Bans" Heat Up

In a dramatic and high-stakes security operation, Israel’s domestic security agency, the Shin Bet (Shabak), announced on Tuesday that it had successfully foiled an audacious assassination plot orchestrated by the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah. The target was a former senior defense official, and the attack was poised to take place within days, underscoring the heightened state of alert along Israel’s northern border.

17 September 2024

Read more: Shin Bet Foils Hezbollah Plot to Assassinate Defense Official

A recent poll conducted by the Institute for National Security Studies (INSS) is confirming what many in Israeli society have thought for a while. The poll reveals a significant decline in public confidence in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and its leadership. Only 19% of Israelis currently believe that IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi has the authority to make critical appointments at this time. This figure underscores the deep mistrust and dissatisfaction brewing within the nation, likely fueled by the perceived failures and lack of accountability surrounding the catastrophic events of October 7.

17 September 2024

Read more: Poll Shows Israelis' Trust in IDF Leadership Hits An Alarming Low

As tensions mount in the northern border of Israel, U.S. diplomatic efforts intensify to prevent a broader conflict that could spiral out of control. At the heart of these efforts is the complex and controversial Philadelphi Corridor issue, a narrow strip of land between the Gaza Strip and Egypt's Sinai Peninsula that has become a flashpoint for arms smuggling and regional discord. U.S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken has embarked on a crucial mission to Cairo, seeking a solution that addresses Israel’s security concerns while navigating the sensitive geopolitical landscape. The visit coincides with the 46th anniversary of the Camp David Accords that brought Egypt and Israel together, however symbolically it is also when the U.S. financial obligation to Egypt took effect, something that the U.S. has been using as leverage in these discussions.

17 September 2024

Read more: Blinken Seeks Solution to Gaza Smuggling Amid Rising Regional Tensions

The Committee for Immigration, Absorption, and Diaspora Affairs, chaired by MK Oded Forer (Yisrael Beitenu), convened on Sunday to address a critical issue: the sharp decline in immigration to Israel during the summer of 2024. The committee reviewed stark statistics from the Jewish Agency, highlighting a worrying trend that calls for immediate government intervention.

16 September 2024

Read more: Sharp Drop in 2024 Aliyah Spurs Calls for Urgent Government Action