Economy Minister Nir Barkat has welcomed the opening of several new branches of Carrefour in Israel 50 new branches will be opening."Bringing Carrefour to Israel is an important and historic step that will lead to increased competition and lower prices for Israeli citizens," Barkat said. "I am delighted that we have succeeded in helping Carrefour and other foreign chains to enter the market here, with exceptional speed, and thus we hope to enable Israelis to purchase essential goods at lower prices than are currently possible."Our goal is to introduce competition and I believe that soon, we will see new market-players entering the Israeli market," Barkat added, "bringing prices down. Only genuine competition will bring about lower prices for our consumers."

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has commented publicly In National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir's decision to boycott Knesset votes, saying that "threats to dissolve the government are not going to bring about change."

The Ichilov Hospital reported that a woman in the 41st week of her pregnancy was rushed to a caesarean section when she developed a fever. The staff examined her and found that she may have been infected with listeria.The staff delivered her and mother and child are safe.

Large group of fans In train arrested after ignoring repeated warnings to stop singing antisemitic chants.

Opposition leader Yair Lapid criticized the government following the European Union's decision to cancel the reception in order to prevent the attendance of National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir. "Managing the foreign relations of a country like Israel is a complex undertaking, which requires expertise and a smart approach. During the time of the government for change, we brought relations with the European Union to an unprecedented boom that contributed to the Israeli economy and our political strength. Instead of continuing the positive line, the current government is getting us into unnecessary fights and created a crisis with the union Inly so that Ben-Gvir will Ince again embarrass us in front of the world with an unnecessary speech."

New mother has bacterial disease dangerous to pregnant woman and newborns. Infection may have come from burger restaurant.

Team's players allegedly engaged in antisemitic and racist behavior, including sharing offensive images.

NYPD probing brazen morning assault In Jewish man near Queens synagogue.