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Modi'in Unrest, Leviathan Gas Deal Approved

Haredi protests disrupt Modi'in, while Leviathan gas deal gains regulatory approval, impacting energy and public-sector stability.

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The picture Deteriorating

Business conditions in Israel are deteriorating due to unrest in Modi'in and heightened security concerns ahead of the election, despite regulatory approval for a major gas deal.

In this briefing Leviathan gas field · NewMed Energy · Dalia Energy · Modi'in · Haredi community · Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee · IDF

Regulation

  • energy

Regulator approves Leviathan's $6.7 billion gas deal

The Israeli Competition Authority has approved the $6.7 billion gas supply agreement between NewMed Energy and Dalia Energy, Globes reports. The deal, initially cancelled by NewMed, has now received full regulatory approval. This agreement is significant for Israel's energy sector, as it represents a major supply contract for the Leviathan gas field. The approval follows pressure from industry stakeholders to finalize the deal.

Impact Energy sector stakeholders gain from the approved Leviathan gas deal, ensuring a major supply contract proceeds.

Sources: Globes ↗

Disruption

Nothing significant reported today.

Internal tension

  • public-sector

Haredi protests disrupt Modi'in over draft dodger arrest

central Modi'in
central Modi'in דוידי ורדי, CC BY 2.5 via Wikimedia Commons

Haredi protests erupted in Modi'in as hundreds of ultra-Orthodox men clashed with police over the arrest of a draft dodger, according to Ynet and the Jerusalem Post. The protesters besieged a military police building, forcing police to withdraw. The incident highlights ongoing tensions between the Haredi community and the Israeli military over conscription. The leader of the Haredi party condemned the violence, describing the protesters as a 'deranged violent gang'.

Impact Public-sector stability is affected as tensions between the Haredi community and police over conscription escalate.

Sources: Ynet ↗, Jerusalem Post ↗

Safety & health

  • public-sector

Israel braces for potential Election Day attacks

Israeli security officials are preparing for potential attacks on Election Day, October 27, according to IsraelHayom. The Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee discussed the threat, with input from the National Security Council and the IDF. The preparations come amid concerns that Israel's enemies might attempt to disrupt the election process. Security measures are being enhanced to protect polling stations and ensure voter safety.

Impact Public-sector operations are on alert as security measures intensify to protect the upcoming election from potential attacks.

Watch Election Day is on October 27. · 27 October 2026

Sources: IsraelHayom ↗

Companies

Nothing significant reported today.

Markets

Nothing significant reported today.

Trade

Nothing significant reported today.

Politics

Nothing significant reported today.

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