Israel Hayom

The number of agricultural farms in Israel has dropped by nearly 60% over four decades, while the influx of new farmers remains far below the required level. The industry is undergoing a technological revolution, but labor shortages and uncertainty hinder the next generation's entry.

The National Infrastructure Committee has approved a plan to increase the capacity of the Morasha wastewater treatment plant to 80,000 cubic meters per day. This move will remove a major barrier in the heart of a high-demand area, enable the realization of mega-projects like "TAAS HaSharon," and ensure efficient land use.

Former Attorney General Prof. Avichai Mandelblit has been appointed Dean of the Faculty of Law at the Ramat Gan Academic College. The faculty was recently launched following approval from the Council for Higher Education.

Tiv Taam is integrating the 'Mizrah u-Ma'arav' food brand into 10 of its stores. Simultaneously, the chain is opening a new branch in western Rishon LeZion with an investment of 6 million shekels.

Amid a slowdown in the real estate market, the developer "Anshei Ha'ir" attracted buyers with a creative promotion: every client who purchased an apartment in their projects was entered into a raffle to win a second unit.

The Higher Planning Council is expected to advance 763 new housing units, of which 673 are in Eli and 90 in Har Adar. With the completion of all plans approved in recent years, the settlement of Eli is expected to grow three times over and allow for the absorption of thousands of new residents.

The war between the USA and Iran has led to a shortage of aluminum cans and a price hike of over 10% for Diet Coke in India. The phenomenon has sparked an unprecedented trend in the country: exclusive "Diet Coke parties" at local clubs.