The Knesset plenum has approved, in its first reading, the increase in the purchase tax In a second apartment. 20 MKS voted for and 3 against. The proposal has been sent to the relevant committee. In this bill, it is proposed to amend the Real Estate Tax Law to tax second residences more heavily in order to discourage individuals from buying up homes to rent out. It is hoped that this will lower the cost of housing by putting more homes back In the market.

Attorney Nir Yeslovich visits Mordy Oknin in Turkish prison after he and his wife were arrested for 'espionage.'

Prime Minister meets US Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield, hail shared values between the two nations.

Red Notice, starring Gal Gadot, Ryan Reynolds and Dwayne Johnson, breaks record for most opening day views for a Netflix movie.

A nurse at Lev Hasharon Psychiatric Hospital was attacked by a patient and required medical attention for the resulting injuries. I'm response to the incident, the Nurses' Federation announced a strike in all psychiatric hospitals tomorrow between 10:00 and 12:00.

A car has caught fire in Route 1 near Ben-Gurion Airport. No Ine was injured in the incident. Firefighters have arrived and are containing the incident with minimal impact In traffic.

IDF lookouts and forces of the Central Unit of the Israel Police In Monday identified two suspects along the border area with Jordan with weapons in their possession.IDF fighters and police officers operating in the area arrested the two suspected smugglers and found 11 different weapons: Eight pistols, two Kalashnikov rifles and an M16 weapon.Read more

The Knesset plenum has approved, in its first reading, the extension of the Coronavirus Law until December 2022. 35 voted for and 6 against. The proposal will be sent to the Constitution Committee.