2025 Corruption Perception Index Released
Israel's score on the 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index drops to 62, a 2-point decrease from 2024, causing its ranking to fall to 35th place globally.
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Israel Expanding Mishor Adumim Industrial Zone
Israel's Industrial Zones Administration is considering land allocation for new industrial and craft plants in the Mishor Adumim Industrial Zone, east of.
Israel and US Expand Cooperation in Fight Against Economic Crime with New Joint Unit
Israel and the US are expanding cooperation against economic crime by establishing a joint Trade Transparency Unit to share and analyze trade data.
Israel Had $3.2 Billion Trade Deficit in January
Israel's trade deficit reached $3.2 billion in January 2026, with exports at $5.2 billion and imports at $8.3 billion, according to new data.
Israel and the United States Deepen Cooperation in Combating Smuggling and Economic Crime
Israel and the US deepen cooperation against smuggling and economic crime with a new Trade Transparency Unit to analyze trade data and detect fraud.
First Finnish Foreign Minister Visit to Israel Since 2016 Focuses on Bilateral Ties
Finland's Foreign Minister visits Israel for the first time since 2016, meeting Israeli FM Gideon Sa'ar to boost bilateral ties and discuss Middle East.
Israel and US Launch Joint Unit to Combat Trade Fraud
Israel and the US launch a joint Trade Transparency Unit to combat smuggling & economic crime by sharing import-export data, detecting fraud & money laundering.
Nearly One in Four Israeli Single Mothers Has Never Married, Data Shows
New data reveals nearly one in four Israeli single mothers, 22%, has never married, marking a significant societal shift in the family-oriented nation.
High Air Pollution Persists Across Israel Following North African Dust Storm
High air pollution persists across Israel due to a North African dust storm, impacting sensitive groups. Air quality expected to improve gradually.
Haze Cloud Covers Israel, Bringing Jerusalem – Tel Aviv To Global Pollution Index’s Top
Dust storm engulfs Israel, pushing Jerusalem and Tel Aviv to the top of global pollution rankings with hazardous air quality. Health Ministry advises.