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Ahead of Rain and Southern Floods: Trail Closures and Preparations at Home and on the Road
The Israel Meteorological Service forecasts floods in the south and east on 27 October. Trails in Og, Qumran, Mashash, Tekoa and Darga are closing for two days. Home preparations, hazard reporting channels and checks before travel or hiking.
Read the full articlePrice‑Controlled Eggs Rise on 1 November: New Prices and the Monthly Shopping Impact
Price-controlled eggs will rise by about 2.1% on 1 November. A dozen size L eggs will cost no more than NIS 14.54. Increases range from 27 to 33 agorot per carton depending on size, with VAT included in published prices.
Read the full articlePlanning an after‑work swim in Haifa? Lifeguard services will finish at five from Sunday
From Sunday, 25 October, lifeguards at Haifa beaches covered by the extension will operate 08:00 to 17:00 until 10 November. The arrangement includes Dado, Zamir except station 2, HaCarmel, Bat Galim and Neot.
Read the full articleClocks go back on Sunday: what to check at home before winter time begins
Overnight on 24-25 October 2026, Israel's clocks will go back from 02:00 to 01:00. Check your phone's automatic time settings and household clocks that do not update themselves.
Read the full articleThe Home Front in the Gulf War: The System Behind the Sealed Room
The sealed room of 1991 belonged to a broader system: protective kits, alerts, rapid threat assessment and decisions on when to leave the rooms. Home Front Command was established in February 1992, after the war.
Read the full articleA second opinion in eye care: what to bring and ask before deciding
Before a second eye-care opinion, prepare one clear question, consultation summaries, test results and a list of eye drops. Ask about alternatives, risks and urgency. Sudden vision loss or severe pain requires immediate emergency department care.
Read the full articleDebit card fees capped at NIS 7 a month: what to check in your bank account this October
From October 2026, debit card fees are capped at NIS 7 a month. Identify the card type, check the billing period and compare personal benefits. The broader change to charges for account transactions is planned for a later stage.
Read the full articleA free day at Ganei Yehoshua: four gardens without tickets, and the clock that sets your route
Ganei Yehoshua's Rock, Cactus and Tropical gardens and birdwatching park offer free entry. Most gardens close at 16:00 in winter and 13:00 on Fridays, with last entry half an hour before closing. Animals are not allowed.
Read the full articleDigital skills for children: what to learn and how to choose a cybersecurity or AI class
Before enrolling in a cybersecurity or AI class, check what children create, who teaches them and how their privacy is protected. A parents' guide to costs and support, matching tasks to experience and three activities to begin at home.
Read the full articleTel Aviv's Digital Map Connects Nature and Navigation: Planning a City Walk
The Story of Tel Aviv map brings together nature and heritage routes and connects to Waze and Google Maps, according to October reports. Before leaving, choose an area, check visiting conditions and accessibility, and plan the return from the endpoint.
Read the full articlePaper recycling is changing in Be'er Sheva: what goes in the blue containers and how to find them
Be'er Sheva has replaced paper bins with larger blue containers and updated their locations. According to the published municipal information, they accept paper only, including books and notebooks, and are not intended for cardboard or household waste.
Read the full articleBuilding or renovating a home? New safety regulations mean checking who is responsible for what
An amendment to construction safety regulations took effect on 16 October, defining duties for clients and site role holders. Self-build and certain work categories are exempt from some requirements, so homeowners should check their project's classification before contracting.
Read the full articleNew Ben Gurion‑Ramon route starts on 25 October: what the fare to Eilat includes
Air Haifa has opened sales for a Ben Gurion-Ramon route scheduled to begin on 25 October, with two daily flights in each direction. Introductory fares start at NIS 79, subject to availability, before baggage charges.
Read the full articleBattalion, Brigade, Division: A Short Guide to the Military Terms in Every News Bulletin
Who commands a company, battalion, brigade or division, and at what rank? What is a brigade combat team, and how do territorial and maneuver divisions differ? A short guide to recurring security-report terms and careful interpretation of force numbers.
Read the full articleHidden in Tel Shikmona's Floors: Research Expands the Story of Haifa's Purple‑Dye Factory
Research presented by the University of Haifa found evidence of olive processing, livestock keeping and textile activity alongside purple-dye production at Tel Shikmona. Researchers propose a seasonal explanation but stress that linking the activities to seasons requires further testing.
Read the full articleThe apartment is delayed and the developer has collapsed: the Supreme Court on compensation when the lender completes construction
The Supreme Court ruled that completing a project through a receiver does not permit compensation obligations to buyers to be ignored. In the Bat Yam project ruling, it distinguished between debt periods and returned entitlement and calculation to the district court.
Read the full articleMaccabi Extends Tyto Hours on Election Day: Who Can Use It and What to Prepare
Maccabi will operate Tyto continuously from 19:00 on 26 October until 08:00 on 28 October. The service is for members with a compatible device. Online visits are free, but the device must be purchased.
Read the full articleEnglish Leaves the Psychometric Test, but Remains Part of Technion Admissions
The Technion says English will remain part of admissions after its separation from the psychometric test in December. The policy applies from spring registration, opening on 1 November. Applicants with a valid English score may not need another test.
Read the full articleInDNegev 2026 at Mitzpe Gvulot: Three Days of Music, Camping and Details to Settle Before You Go
InDNegev takes place at Mitzpe Gvulot from 15 to 17 October. Organizers have published the performance schedule and information on camping reservations. Shuttle tickets cover both directions, with the return scheduled for Saturday at 18:00.
Read the full articleHot Jazz opens in Haifa and Be'er Sheva: Niki Haris and Denny Ilett in Blues into the Night
Blues into the Night opens the Hot Jazz season in Haifa on 24 October and Be'er Sheva the next day. Official box offices list prices of NIS 169 to NIS 189 in Haifa and NIS 153 in Be'er Sheva.
Read the full articleThe Pillowman Comes to Jerusalem's Mikro Theater: A Premiere About the Power and Price of Stories
Mikro Theater premieres The Pillowman in Jerusalem on 10 October at 20:30. Directed by Yefim Rinenberg, the production runs 120 minutes with English and Russian surtitles. Its subject matter includes violence and child murders.
Read the full articleMarit Ayin at Haifa City Museum: Photographs That Also Reveal Who Stood Behind the Camera
Marit Ayin runs at Haifa City Museum until 27 May 2027, exploring photography, archives and the credibility of images. Adult admission costs NIS 30. The building has no elevator, and only the ground floor is accessible.
Read the full articleAhead of 7 October, Katz orders action on warnings of attacks in Gaza
Defense Minister Israel Katz ordered heightened anniversary preparations following information about Hamas intentions to attack soldiers in Gaza. The directive focuses on prevention, alongside a threat of a response that would also affect the territory's population.
Read the full articleAvi Nesher's Our Loves Reaches Cinemas: The Story and When to See It
Our Loves, Avi Nesher's new film, is due in cinemas on 15 October. Cinema City lists a running time of 117 minutes and admission from age 12. Screening times and ticket prices depend on the venue.
Read the full articleHOT Mobile has new owners: what the deal means for its customers
HOT Mobile's sale to a partnership of Delek Israel, Keystone and Leumi Partners has been completed. The company moves to new ownership and management, but the completion announcement does not announce changes to subscribers' mobile-plan prices.
Read the full articleNorthern Trains to Halt on Two October Weekends: Stations, Alternatives and Service Resumption
Stations north of Haifa Hof HaCarmel will close on Fridays, 9 and 16 October. The consolidated update schedules resumption for 11 October and Saturday evening, 17 October, respectively. Shuttles will operate and regular bus routes will receive additional service.
Read the full articleSouthern Night Trains Change on 20 October: Split Routes and a Service Affected Before 22:00
Works near Yavne will alter southern trains from 22:00 on 20 October to 04:30 on 21 October. Train 673, leaving Herzliya at 20:19, will terminate at Rishon LeZion Moshe Dayan. Free replacement shuttles will operate.
Read the full articleRoutes 28, 55, 59 and 379 Change Tel Aviv Stops: Planning Travel Around Arlozorov
Metropoline changed routes 28, 55, 59 and 379 around Arlozorov from 5 October. Stops were replaced on Jabotinsky, Kikar HaMedina and Shaul HaMelech. The changes cover specified directions, so check your exact boarding point.
Read the full articleYour vehicle test expired unnoticed: how to check validity and what to do now
A car's test validity is actually its vehicle license validity. How to check the date, understand renewal requirements and handle an expired license before buying a used car, borrowing one or returning it to use after a period parked.
Read the full articleGasoline Falls to NIS 7.77: What 40, 50 or 60 Liters Cost Now
The maximum self-service price of 95-octane gasoline fell to NIS 7.77 per liter on 5 October after an excise cut. What 40, 50 or 60 liters cost now, and what is known about November's price.
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