Israel news today

Here are some of the top news stories from Israel today:

Politics

• Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett and Foreign Minister Yair Lapid are set to meet with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Washington DC today to discuss the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and regional security issues. (Haaretz)
• The Israeli government has approved a plan to build 3,000 new homes in the West Bank settlement of Ariel, despite international criticism. (Jerusalem Post)

Security

• The Israeli military has launched airstrikes against Hamas targets in the Gaza Strip in response to rocket fire from the territory. (Times of Israel)
• The Israeli Defense Ministry has announced that it will be deploying additional troops to the West Bank to bolster security in the region. (Ynet News)

Economy

• The Israeli economy has grown by 7.6% in the first quarter of 2023, according to data released by the Central Bureau of Statistics. (Globes)
• The Israeli government has approved a plan to invest NIS 1.5 billion (approximately $430 million) in the development of the country's high-tech industry. (Calcalist)

Society

• The Israeli Supreme Court has ruled that a law requiring ultra-Orthodox Jews to serve in the military is unconstitutional. (Haaretz)
• The Israeli government has launched a new initiative to promote the integration of Arab citizens into Israeli society. (Jerusalem Post)

International

• The United States has announced that it will be providing an additional $75 million in aid to the Palestinian Authority. (AP News)
• The European Union has condemned the Israeli government's decision to build new homes in the West Bank settlement of Ariel. (EU News)

These are just a few of the top news stories from Israel today.