Finance Ministry’s relief loan to Israel’s small, medium businesses: How does it work? - explainer
The ministry announced a relief fund for small businesses with up to NIS 25 million in annual turnover, and additional help to medium businesses.
From crisis to capital: Iron Nation launches $60 million to help Israeli startups expand to US
This is the firm's second fund, established following the October 7 attacks to bolster Israeli entrepreneurship during the conflict.
Trump considers limited operation against Iran in response to failed Islamabad negotiations - WSJ
According to US officials cited by The Wall Street Journal, the US President is considering a limited operation against Iran following the failed round of negotiations in Islamabad.
US to begin enforcing maritime blockade in Strait of Hormuz on Monday, Trump confirms
"The blockade will be enforced impartially against vessels of all nations entering or departing Iranian ports and coastal areas," CENTCOM said in a statement.
IMF warns Strait of Hormuz might never be back to normal
The IMF warned that the situation at Hormuz could be similar to the one in Bab-al-Mandeb, where shipping lanes haven’t yet recovered ever since the first Houthi attack.
War with Iran exposes Israel's critical energy vulnerabilities
Energy sources were front and center in the war with Iran making clear that Israel must do more to secure its critical power infrastructure
US to demand freeing of American detainees in Iran as part of Islamabad negotiations - report
The Washington Post reported that it's not clear the grade of importance that the delegation, led by US Vice President JD Vance, will place on this demand.
US says Iran lost track of mine locations spread in Strait of Hormuz, complicating reopening - NYT
The mines, which were laid by small boats and without a clear record of where they were placed, make the Strait of Hormuz almost impossible to transit.
Trump: Iranians only alive to negotiate, have no cards but 'short-term extortion' with Hormuz
"The Iranians don’t seem to realize they have no cards, other than a short-term extortion of the world by using international waterways," Trump posted on Truth Social.
WATCH: Rocket hits parking lot in Safed as Hezbollah keeps firing at northern Israel
The IDF confirmed that the incident in Safed was due to a direct hit and not due to shrapnel, as it was originally believed. More than 30 rockets were fired on Friday against northern Israel.
