Planning authority sees nearly 50% rise in new housing agreements, while protected spaces and green energy projects also increase

Frameworks that allow for renovating -- or demolishing and reconstructing -- buildings with more and better apartments show growth in new government data

TAMA 38 scheme to reinforce older buildings to withstand earthquakes in towns along Syrian-African rift have been exploited in central Israel, where projects are more lucrative

US correspondent Jacob Magid discusses why Netanyahu isn't heading to the US or UAE, and real estate writer Danielle Nagler on construction reinforcement plans, and Jerusalem art

Hundreds of thousands of homes and public buildings are at risk, but no agreement reached on making them earthquake safe

According to official estimates, at least 600,000 residential homes and many other buildings remain unprotected, as experts urge more comprehensive action

Tracy Abramovich taken to hospital in serious condition after suffering a multisystem injury; police investigating

Municipalities' appeals committees take opposite views on who foots the bill for extra value on properties in areas zoned for TAMA 38 development

Small but significant amendments aim to help urban renewal and deliver greater transparency for homebuyers

Extension to allow builders to wrap up projects under TAMA 38, a national program to quake-proof older structures exploited in central Israel due to higher prices