06.23.2026 The Inflation is Moderate, The Shekel is Strong; The Economy is Hungry For an Interest-Rate Cut The sharper-than-expected drop in the May Consumer Price Index highlights that the risk of runaway inflation is no longer the most urgent issue in Israel’s economy. Industrial and business stagnation, along with waves of layoffs, require a reassessment of policy direction. By Yuval Lekach
06.23.2026 Psychologists’ Union Established in the Histadrut: “Professional and authentic representation from the field” The Histadrut institutions approved the establishment of the Psychologists' Union, designed to provide a focused response for therapists in light of the unprecedented rise in demand for mental health services | Histadrut Chairman Arnon Bar-David: "An important day of celebration for the profession and the public service system in Israel" By Nizzan Zvi Cohen
06.22.2026 Swiss Summit Concludes; “Deconfliction Cell” for Lebanon Announced Israel and Hezbollah are not mentioned by name in the joint statement issued by mediators Pakistan and Qatar following the first round of U.S.–Iran talks. The statement also announced the creation of a direct communication channel between the parties aimed at preventing incidents in the Strait of Hormuz, as well as the establishment of a “deconfliction cell” for Lebanon. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that some of Iran’s frozen assets have already been released through mediation by Pakistan and Qatar. By Davar
06.20.2026 Histadrut Chairman Vows to Protect Workers in Dead Sea Works Concession Talks Arnon Bar-David participated in a conference held by the committees as part of preparations to protect workers' rights given the advancement of a new bill memorandum for the Dead Sea Works. By Nizzan Zvi Cohen
06.19.2026 Clear Waters All the Way to the Kinneret: A Journey Along the First Stream in the World Revived by Desalinated Water Twenty years after it dried up, the Nahal Tzalmon is once again flowing with water thanks to the “Reverse National Water Carrier,” which channels desalinated seawater through the stream and into the Sea of Galilee. The route from the Tzalmon Interchange to Ginosar Beach is now dotted with wading pools and amazed visitors. By Amitai Perez
06.19.2026 Court Ruling: The Israeli-Palestinian Bereaved Families Forum Will Be Allowed to Operate in Schools For the second time in two years, the District Court overturned the Ministry of Education's decision to disqualify a program for student meetings with bereaved Israeli and Palestinian parents. The ruling stated that part of the education system's role is to engage with complex and controversial issues. Minister Kisch: “The court is seeking to force the entry of an organization of terrorists' families into classrooms.” By Michal Marantz