Israel news

Here are some recent news articles and updates from Israel:

Politics and Government

• Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's corruption trial has resumed, with Netanyahu's lawyers arguing that the prosecution's case is based on "false and misleading" evidence. (Source: Haaretz)
• The Israeli government has approved a plan to build a new settlement in the West Bank, despite international criticism. (Source: The New York Times)
• Israeli President Reuven Rivlin has called for a national unity government to be formed, following the collapse of Netanyahu's coalition. (Source: The Jerusalem Post)

Security and Conflict

• The Israeli military has launched airstrikes against Iranian targets in Syria, in response to a rocket attack on the Golan Heights. (Source: The Times of Israel)
• The Palestinian Authority has announced that it will no longer accept any further American aid, following the Trump administration's decision to cut funding to the UN agency for Palestinian refugees. (Source: Al Jazeera)
• A group of Israeli settlers has been arrested for allegedly attacking a group of Palestinian farmers in the West Bank. (Source: Ma'an News Agency)

Economy and Business

• Israel's economy has grown by 4.1% in the first quarter of 2023, driven by a surge in exports and a strong tech sector. (Source: The Jerusalem Post)
• The Israeli government has announced plans to invest $1.5 billion in the country's transportation infrastructure, including a new high-speed rail link. (Source: Haaretz)
• The Israeli tech company, Wix, has gone public on the NASDAQ stock exchange, raising $345 million in its initial public offering. (Source: The Times of Israel)

Culture and Society

• The Israeli city of Tel Aviv has been named the world's most LGBTQ-friendly city, for the 12th year in a row. (Source: The Jerusalem Post)
• The Israeli government has launched a new initiative to promote the country's cultural heritage, including a new museum and cultural center in Jerusalem. (Source: Haaretz)
• The Israeli singer, Netta Barzilai, has won the Eurovision Song Contest for the second time, with her song "Toy". (Source: The Times of Israel)

Health and Science

• Israeli scientists have made a breakthrough in the development of a new cancer treatment, using a combination of immunotherapy and chemotherapy. (Source: The Jerusalem Post)
• The Israeli government has announced plans to invest $100 million in the development of a new vaccine against the coronavirus. (Source: Haaretz)
• The Israeli company, Pluristem, has announced that its stem cell therapy has been approved for the treatment of critical limb ischemia. (Source: The Times of Israel)