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European countries weigh sanctions against Israel after E1 housing tender ignites diplomatic storm

European officials warn that building in E1 poses 'an existential threat to the two-state solution', but some fear punitive steps before Israel's October 27 election could strengthen Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his right-wing allies

Itamar Eichner | 08.19.26

Israel builders warn of fresh housing delays after foreign worker recruitment freeze

Population and Immigration Authority halts foreign construction worker recruitment after 40,000-person quota exhausted, halting new and pending applications as contractors and Housing Ministry push for urgent increase

Ori Hodi | 08.12.26

Man killed in fall from crane truck near Gaza border

Worker, 46, dies during renovation work at Kibbutz Or Haner, as labor groups continue to report higher workplace fatality figures than government data

ynet | 06.16.26

The reality of new construction quality in Israel

While Israeli construction is structurally strong and increasingly modern, gaps in finishes, execution and buyer-driven upgrades create wide variations in quality, leaving international buyers to navigate a complex and evolving market

Noah Sander | 04.08.26

הדמיית השכונה החדשה שתוקם לאחר פינוי מחנה רחבעם ברמלה

Israel signs deal to evacuate 11 IDF bases for 19,000 homes; Kirya relocation under review

An agreement between Defense Ministry, Finance Ministry and the Israel Land Authority covers 2,300 dunams in central Israel and Haifa; joint team to examine the feasibility of moving Tel Aviv’s urban military Kirya base

Hila Tsion | 02.27.26

Court paves way to bring foreign female construction workers to Israel

Jerusalem District Court rules blanket ban on foreign women working in construction industry is unreasonable and returned the issue to the Population Authority and the Ministry of Housing; the judge said the ban was set out of a desire to protect women, but 'it is an overprotection'

Lital Dubrovitsky | 02.18.26

Love Island star goes off-grid with stylish home on wheels

Reality TV star Reef Har Even bought a used truck for 65,000 shekels, invested another 185,000 in renovations and transformed it into a 14-square-meter vintage-style home with space for a motorcycle and the freedom to roam across Israel

Maya Benita | 01.26.26

הבנייה הלא חוקית סביב ירושלים | צילומים: באדיבות עמותת "רגבים"

‘Growing security threat’: illegal Palestinian construction creating a stranglehold around Jerusalem

According to new study, illegal Palestinian construction in Area C forms near-continuous ring that experts warn poses growing security threat to the capital, as state and municipal officials debate responsibility and response in wake of Oct. 7

Gilad Cohen | 01.06.26

Salt deposits on the edges of the Dead Sea

Salt of the Earth: Israeli scientists turn Dead Sea waste into building bricks

Israeli research team develops brick made from recycled salt; this could be solution to dependence on polluting cement

Amnon Direktor, Zavit | 01.05.26

Turning rubble into revenue: Israeli technology reshapes construction waste

Every year, millions of tons of construction waste are buried in Israel, much of it dumped illegally. A new Israeli technology transforms mixed building debris into blocks, walls and panels, cutting pollution while keeping money inside the industry

Tal Shahaf | 01.02.26

Israel approves 80% more homes than planned in 2025

Planning bodies break annual record amid push for urban renewal and infrastructure expansion, but construction delays remain a key challenge

Hila Tsion | 01.02.26

LeanCon raises $6 million to bring AI-driven precision to pre-construction planning

Israeli AI startup LeanCon doubles its target with a $6M seed round to deliver pre-construction planning in minutes, cutting costs, improving accuracy and boosting win rates across major development projects

ynet Global | 12.01.25

בנייה חדשה במרכז. "אתגר משמעותי הן לרוכשי הדירות והן ליזמים"

Buying property through a buyers group? 5 key facts to know

One way to lower housing costs is through buyers groups — organized property purchases; but what should you know before joining, and how do buyers groups differ from purchasing groups?

Ori Chudy | 10.17.25

Renovation contractors urge return of Palestinian workers after ceasefire deal

A survey by Israel’s Renovation Contractors Association found many see the ceasefire deal as a way to ease the labor shortage, though most remain wary of hiring Palestinians and prefer mixed teams with Israeli and foreign workers

Hila Tsion | 10.09.25

Leading urban renewal districts in Israel: Neighborhoods set for major transformation

Petah Tikva’s Yosseftal neighborhood, once an immigrant enclave, is seeing one of Israel’s largest urban renewal plans: 4,700 new units, upgraded infrastructure and a model aimed at preserving social cohesion during sweeping redevelopment

Hila Tsion | 09.23.25