As of April 2025, Israel's economy is showing signs of recovery, with the OECD (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development) forecasting a growth of 3.4% in 2025 and 5.5% in 2026, depending on geopolitical stability. However, Israel's financial situation is under scrutiny due to high military spending amidst ongoing conflicts. The Governor of the Bank [...]
Israel's parliament passed a law expanding elected officials' power to appoint judges despite opposition protests. The bill increases political control over judicial appointments, altering the current nine-member committee. Critics argue this undermines democracy, while Justice Minister Yariv Levin claims it restores the balance between branches. Passing the law intensifies confrontations with the Supreme Court, particularly [...]
Israel's military intercepted two missiles launched from Yemen by the Houthis, who vowed to escalate attacks, including on Israel, in retaliation for U.S. airstrikes. The Houthis, part of the anti-Israel "Axis of Resistance," claim solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza and have carried out over 100 attacks on shipping. One of the missiles targeted Ben Gurion [...]
