The three days strike ended after Histadrut Labor Federation chairman and Director of Wages reached a deal for a 6% pay hike over two years for ports workers

Although the speed limits were raised by 10 km/h, the Ministry of Transport has coordinated with the Israel Police to enforce the speed limits beginning at only 10% above the limit

The economy grew higher than the 4% growht which was predicted and way above the OECD average of 2.3%

According to the data the population has increased by 1.9%, 143,000 people. 75.4% of the Israeli citizens are Jewish

The decision is consistent with the gradual process of returning the interest rate to a more normal level intended to position inflation firmly within the target range

Israel received nearly 3.5 million visitors in 2010, the highest number of visitors to Israel in one year. 14% increase compared to previous record in 2008

Exports, which account for some 45% of the country's economic activity, dropped nearly 10% in the third quarter after sharp growth in the prior four quarters

The 2011 budget for government ministries will be approximately NIS 247 billion, and rise to NIS 259b. in 2012