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Israel's middle class abandons real estate market as luxury home buyers rise

Analysis by Globes reveals that the Israeli real estate market is undergoing changes that are not quantitative but structural - the middle class is abandoning the market.

Arnona Hills project by Geshem
Protesters are seen lighting a bonfire outside Likud headquarters in Tel Aviv during a massive nationwide protest, on August 17, 2025.

Activists light bonfire outside Likud's Tel Aviv headquarters

Nearly half a million Israelis gather at a rally at Hostages Square in Tel Aviv, August 17, 2025.

WATCH: Nearly 500,000 Israelis rally for the release of the hostages in Tel Aviv

Captivity survivor Ilana Gritzwesky holds a mock 'wedding' for her boyfriend, Matan Zangauker, who is still held by Hamas in Gaza, during a demonstration in Tel Aviv, August 17, 2025.

Former hostage Ilana Gritzwesky holds symbolic 'wedding' for partner still in Hamas captivity


A seaside Shabbat in style at the renovated Dan Accadia - review

Dan Accadia’s real upgrade is the way it sees families: not as logistical puzzles but as guests with rhythms, quirks, and a hunger for wonder. 

DAN ACCADIA’S real upgrade is in the way that it sees families

'A stain on each member of this gov't': Israel braces for nationwide protests for hostage deal

Several major highways across Israel, including Highway 1 and the Ra'anana Junction, were blocked by protesters as the nationwide day of solidarity in support of the Gaza hostages commenced.

An Israeli flag displaying photos of the remaining hostages was unfurled at Hostages Square on August 17, 2025, at 6:29 a.m.

Netanyahu rejects partial hostage deal, Israel gears up for nationwide strikes

“The Prime Minister’s Office clarifies that Israel will agree to a deal on condition that all the hostages are released in one go," the statement read.

 Israelis attend a rally calling for the release of Israelis held hostage by Hamas terrorists in Gaza, outside the Prime Minister's office in Jerusalem, July 13, 2025.

Damage to electrical infrastructure in Tel Aviv area disrupts train traffic

To enable restoration work, trains will not run today between Binyamina and Netanya, and between Tel Aviv HaHagana and Lod or Ben-Gurion Airport.

View of the Israel Railways train near the southern Israeli city of Sderot, July 21, 2025.

Man seriously wounded in suspected shooting; 12 illegal residents detained

The man, a resident of Huwara who is in Israel illegally, was found in critical condition. Twelve other individuals, also believed to be residing in Israel illegally, were apprehended at the scene.

 Israeli security at the scene of a shooting attack in Jaffa, October 1, 2024

Banner calling for return of hostages in Tel Aviv defaced with anti-leftist graffiti

Graffiti on the banner also included the phrase “Leftist Massacre,” believed to reference the Hamas-led October 7 attack, as well as symbols associated with the Ku Klux Klan.

A banner calling for the release of the hostages was defaced in Tel Aviv on Tuesday night.

Israel breaks electricity consumption record as heatwave continues

Wednesday's consumption crossed the 17,000 megawatt threshold for the first time, just a day after Israel crossed the 16,000 mark.

A summer heatwave; illustrative.

'Death to the GHF': Pro-Palestinian activists vandalize aid group director's house - report

Pro-Palestinian groups left death threats at acting Gaza Humanitarian Foundation director John Acree's house, while activists protested at the Tel Aviv hotel where Acree was staying.

Palestinian groups vandalized GHF CEO's house.

A-G, staff locked out of Tel Aviv office under Yariv Levin's orders, Justice Ministry confirms

The Movement for the Quality of Government has demanded an immediate investigation after staff found themselves locked out of their offices on Monday morning.

Attorney-General Gali Baharv-Miara seen with Justice Minister Yariv Levin at the Supreme Court in Jerusalem on October 1, 2024

Israel's heatwave expected to reach record-breaking highs this week, IMS warns

Temperatures are expected to reach up to 49° Celsius in the area surrounding the Sea of Galilee (where the current record temperature is 47°C), and up to 51°C in the Jordan Valley.

A summer heatwave; illustrative.

Tel Aviv’s stately Elkonin Hotel delivers on cuisine, spa experiences - review

Elkonin offers 44 thoughtfully designed rooms across five categories, including two elegant suites.

THE ELKONIN’S rooftop pool.