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Jerusalem under pressure, but residents report rising satisfaction, new data shows - poll

The Jerusalem Institute for Policy Research, an independent research institute focused on Jerusalem and its diverse communities, published its annual statistical report on the capital city.

A man is seen holding an Israeli flag in the Old City of Jerusalem on Jerusalem Day.
“Omer Menashe builds AI-driven systems that streamline inefficient U.S. industries, especially construction, through scalable financial infrastructure.”

The systems architect: Omer Menashe, Israeli-born innovator reshaping American venture building

Foreign workers in the construction industry with Eldad Nitzan, chairman of the foreign manpower corporations.

Israeli government under pressure to overhaul foreign worker policy

Senior officials from the Construction and Housing Ministry during a tour of the site of the fall in Beit Shemesh in March.

Hundreds of public housing units damaged by Iranian missiles, restoration in progress


The next generation of urban renewal in Israel: Redevelopment in luxury areas

"Israel’s urban renewal now targets luxury areas, rebuilding old buildings to match prime land value."

Grapevine: Kudos and complaints

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

Jerusalem Light Rail

India’s quiet role in Israel’s labor reset after Oct. 7 - opinion

The entry of Indian blue-collar labor into the construction segment marks a structural shift in how Israel sources labor, manages risk, and builds resilience in an era of chronic insecurity.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi arrive for a photo opportunity ahead of their meeting at Hyderabad House in New Delhi, India, January 15, 2018.

Trump Organization signs deal with Altus to build Australia's tallest building, 'six-star hotel'

It will include a "six-star resort-hotel," 270 apartments, shops, a beach club, and a swimming pool, local property developer Altus Property Group said in a statement.

US President Donald Trump waves after speaking with members of the media on board Air Force One en route to Palm Beach, Florida, US, January 31, 2026.

Stone seal from biblical Kingdom of Judea discovered during construction in northern Israel

The seal, which is made of a light brown gemstone, is thought by archaeologists to have been “hung like a necklace around its owner’s neck,” and decoratively divided into three. 

An 8th century stone seal believed to have belong to a high-ranking official of the biblical Kingdom of Judah. The inscription reads: “Belonging to Makhach (son of) Amihai." Picture released on February 12, 2026.

3,200 new units: Local committee approves Yoseftal neighborhood urban renewal in Kfar Saba

The Local Planning Committee in Kfar Saba approved agreements between the mayor and ILA to advance the Yoseftal neighborhood urban renewal plan (Tama 2040).

The urban renewal plan for the Yoseftal neighborhood in Kfar Saba.

A quiet surge in the housing market: Purchase groups return to the spotlight

Amid high interest rates, land shortages, and developer challenges, purchase groups are resurging. 2026 Ruby Capital data show a sharp rise in financing, reshaping the housing market.

Housing Market.

Massive urban renewal plan approved in Kiryat Eliezer, Haifa under “evacuation & reconstruction”

The plan includes 970 housing units, extensive public spaces including a new school, commercial and employment areas, and open spaces.

Urban renewal under the “Evacuation and Reconstruction” framework in Kiryat Eliezer, Haifa.

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Finally, it's happening: A first-of-its-kind academic degree for contractors

For the first time in Israel, the Contractors Association “Bonei Ha’aretz” received approval from the Contractors Council to create a bachelor’s degree for contractors after two years of fieldwork.

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