Israel latest news
Here are some of the latest news stories from Israel:
Politics
- Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett has announced that he will step down as head of the government, paving the way for a new coalition to be formed. (Source: The Times of Israel)
- The Israeli government has approved a plan to build 3,000 new homes in the West Bank, despite international criticism. (Source: Haaretz)
- The Palestinian Authority has announced that it will not participate in peace talks with Israel until the Israeli government freezes settlement construction. (Source: Al Jazeera)
Security
- The Israeli military has launched airstrikes against Hamas targets in the Gaza Strip, in response to rocket attacks from the territory. (Source: The Jerusalem Post)
- The Israeli government has approved a plan to increase the number of troops stationed along the border with Lebanon. (Source: Ynet News)
- The Israeli police have arrested several suspects in connection with a recent wave of anti-Semitic attacks in the country. (Source: The Forward)
Economy
- The Israeli economy has grown by 4.5% in the first quarter of the year, driven by a surge in exports and a strong tech sector. (Source: TheMarker)
- The Israeli government has announced plans to invest in a new high-speed rail line connecting Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. (Source: Globes)
- The Israeli stock market has reached a record high, driven by strong earnings from tech companies. (Source: The Wall Street Journal)
Culture
- The Israeli government has announced plans to invest in a new national museum of art, to be located in Jerusalem. (Source: Haaretz)
- The Tel Aviv Pride parade has been cancelled due to concerns over COVID-19. (Source: The Times of Israel)
- The Israeli film "Flee" has won the Grand Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival. (Source: Variety)
Health
- Israel has approved a new COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use, developed by the pharmaceutical company Pfizer. (Source: The Jerusalem Post)
- The Israeli government has announced plans to invest in a new national health insurance program. (Source: Ynet News)
- The Israeli Ministry of Health has reported a surge in cases of the Omicron variant of COVID-19. (Source: The Times of Israel)
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