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Israel's competition watchdog sought more data on Sunday from the country's banks relating to an investigation, saying they were enjoying huge profits from higher interest rates on loans but weren't adequately sharing the benefits with customers.

Activist group opposed to judicial overhaul announces series of demonstrations against MK Simcha Rothman and other government ministers visiting for annual pro-Israel event

Economy Minister Nir Barkat attempts to oust Competition Authority head Michal Cohen despite lacking the authority to do so blaming her for the rising cost of living; Cohen refuses to resign.

Israels competition watchdog sought more data on Sunday from the countrys banks relating to an investigation, saying they were enjoying huge profits from higher interest rates on loans but werent adequately sharing the benefits with customers.

The senior Likud lawmaker gives his positive response to an official invitation from the Moroccan Parliament - Click the link for more details.

Saturday's Protest Will Focus on the Judicial Coup, After Netanyahu Announced His Intent to Advance the Contentious Legislation. Over the Past Weeks, Organizers Have Attempted to Broaden the Protest's Focus to Include Other Issues

As the example of the Abraham Accords in particular demonstrates, peace is slowly being built, one energy, water and agritech project at a time.

Members of Lincoln Club of Orange County delegation are hanging onto their money until independence of judges is assured; they want US presidents engaged in Middle East, Ukraine

Dynamics between Israel and the Arab world have taken a turn for the worse in the first few months of the new Israeli government. The positive momentum in Israel-Arab relations, which Prime Minister Netanyahu himself was key in generating through the signing of the Abraham Accords and which picked up pace during the Bennett-Lapid government that followed, has slowed down. Only limited progress may be feasible under the current government, but conditions for positive change do exist and include m...

The country is ordering 15 giant food companies to disclose their financial statements on price hikes.