Political Gridlock Stalls Jerusalem Transportation CEO Selection
The selection process for Jerusalem's Transportation Master Plan's next CEO is stalled due to disagreements between the Ministry of Transportation and the Jerusalem Municipality over the preferred candidate; the current CEO extended his term until late January 2025, pending resolution.
Political Gridlock Stalls Jerusalem Transportation CEO Selection
The selection process for Jerusalem's Transportation Master Plan's next CEO is stalled due to disagreements between the Ministry of Transportation and the Jerusalem Municipality over the preferred candidate; the current CEO extended his term until late January 2025, pending resolution.
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52% Bias Score
IDF Seeks Budget for Underground Facilities After Iranian Attack
Following an Iranian attack, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) are requesting a significant budget increase for the construction of underground facilities. This decision raises questions regarding its strategic effectiveness and prioritization of resources in light of existing vulnerabilities and the...
IDF Seeks Budget for Underground Facilities After Iranian Attack
Following an Iranian attack, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) are requesting a significant budget increase for the construction of underground facilities. This decision raises questions regarding its strategic effectiveness and prioritization of resources in light of existing vulnerabilities and the...
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56% Bias Score
2025 Israeli Budget: Impact on Household Finances
The 2025 Israeli budget includes increased national insurance, canceled income tax updates, a 2.29% public sector salary cut, and VAT increases, affecting household finances starting February 2025, with varying impacts based on income and spending.
2025 Israeli Budget: Impact on Household Finances
The 2025 Israeli budget includes increased national insurance, canceled income tax updates, a 2.29% public sector salary cut, and VAT increases, affecting household finances starting February 2025, with varying impacts based on income and spending.
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44% Bias Score
80,000 Israeli Families Drop Daycare Due to Price Hikes, Exacerbating Gender Inequality
Rising daycare costs in Israel have prompted 80,000 families to withdraw, disproportionately impacting middle- and lower-class mothers who face reduced work hours or unemployment, highlighting a gendered economic inequality and the lack of women in decision-making roles.
80,000 Israeli Families Drop Daycare Due to Price Hikes, Exacerbating Gender Inequality
Rising daycare costs in Israel have prompted 80,000 families to withdraw, disproportionately impacting middle- and lower-class mothers who face reduced work hours or unemployment, highlighting a gendered economic inequality and the lack of women in decision-making roles.
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72% Bias Score
Lawsuit Challenges Israeli Reservist Voucher Tender for Favoring Large Hotels
An association of short-term rental operators in Israel filed a lawsuit against the Ministry of Defense, challenging a NIS 750 million tender for reservist vacation vouchers due to its alleged bias toward large hotel chains, impacting small businesses and potentially violating competition principles...
Lawsuit Challenges Israeli Reservist Voucher Tender for Favoring Large Hotels
An association of short-term rental operators in Israel filed a lawsuit against the Ministry of Defense, challenging a NIS 750 million tender for reservist vacation vouchers due to its alleged bias toward large hotel chains, impacting small businesses and potentially violating competition principles...
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56% Bias Score
Israel Faces Critical Adult Literacy Crisis: PIAAC Survey Highlights Urgent Need for National Policy
A PIAAC survey reveals that 37% of Israeli adults aged 16-65 have low reading literacy, while only 8% show high mathematical literacy, posing a significant challenge for the nation's economic and social well-being.
Israel Faces Critical Adult Literacy Crisis: PIAAC Survey Highlights Urgent Need for National Policy
A PIAAC survey reveals that 37% of Israeli adults aged 16-65 have low reading literacy, while only 8% show high mathematical literacy, posing a significant challenge for the nation's economic and social well-being.
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48% Bias Score
Low Public Service Interest Among Young Israelis Sparks Concern
A recent survey revealed that only 27% of young Israeli opposition voters wish to work in public service, prompting concern about the influence of nationalist and racist agendas in government. The author advocates for left-leaning individuals to join public service to counteract these trends.
Low Public Service Interest Among Young Israelis Sparks Concern
A recent survey revealed that only 27% of young Israeli opposition voters wish to work in public service, prompting concern about the influence of nationalist and racist agendas in government. The author advocates for left-leaning individuals to join public service to counteract these trends.
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56% Bias Score
Israeli Businessman Convicted for Spying for Iran, Plotting Assassinations
Motti Maman, a 72-year-old Israeli businessman, was convicted for collaborating with Iranian agents, attempting to facilitate assassinations of Israeli leaders in exchange for money; this is the first conviction of Israelis recently arrested for spying for Iran.
Israeli Businessman Convicted for Spying for Iran, Plotting Assassinations
Motti Maman, a 72-year-old Israeli businessman, was convicted for collaborating with Iranian agents, attempting to facilitate assassinations of Israeli leaders in exchange for money; this is the first conviction of Israelis recently arrested for spying for Iran.
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44% Bias Score
Debate on Privatizing Israeli Broadcasting Corporation: Economic Viability and Public Discourse
Guy Rolnik's critique of Israeli Broadcasting Corporation's privatization fuels a debate about its economic viability and role in shaping public discourse, raising concerns about cost to taxpayers and its effectiveness in the current media landscape.
Debate on Privatizing Israeli Broadcasting Corporation: Economic Viability and Public Discourse
Guy Rolnik's critique of Israeli Broadcasting Corporation's privatization fuels a debate about its economic viability and role in shaping public discourse, raising concerns about cost to taxpayers and its effectiveness in the current media landscape.
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56% Bias Score
US Launches Probe into Chinese Semiconductor Makers, Potential Tariffs Loom
The Biden administration initiated an investigation into Chinese semiconductor producers, potentially imposing tariffs on Chinese goods due to concerns about unfair competition and national security, citing the use of older, cheaper production methods and a lack of transparency in the supply chain.
US Launches Probe into Chinese Semiconductor Makers, Potential Tariffs Loom
The Biden administration initiated an investigation into Chinese semiconductor producers, potentially imposing tariffs on Chinese goods due to concerns about unfair competition and national security, citing the use of older, cheaper production methods and a lack of transparency in the supply chain.
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40% Bias Score
Israel Denies Barghouti's Release in Prisoner Exchange Deal
An Israeli official denied reports that convicted terrorist Marwan Barghouti will be released to Turkey in a prisoner exchange, contradicting several media outlets; meanwhile, families of Israeli hostages criticize Prime Minister Netanyahu for allegedly obstructing a deal, accusing him of prioritizi...
Israel Denies Barghouti's Release in Prisoner Exchange Deal
An Israeli official denied reports that convicted terrorist Marwan Barghouti will be released to Turkey in a prisoner exchange, contradicting several media outlets; meanwhile, families of Israeli hostages criticize Prime Minister Netanyahu for allegedly obstructing a deal, accusing him of prioritizi...
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56% Bias Score
Global Markets Tumble Following US Rate Cut
European markets fell 1% following US Federal Reserve rate cuts and declines in Asian and US markets; the Bank of England is expected to keep interest rates unchanged at 4.75%; the Japanese yen fell to a four-week low, while the Euro and British Pound strengthened against the dollar.
Global Markets Tumble Following US Rate Cut
European markets fell 1% following US Federal Reserve rate cuts and declines in Asian and US markets; the Bank of England is expected to keep interest rates unchanged at 4.75%; the Japanese yen fell to a four-week low, while the Euro and British Pound strengthened against the dollar.
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40% Bias Score