New Israeli Unicorn ‘Hi-Bob’ Values at $1.65B

Since its founding in late 2015, the company has raised $124 million.

IAI to Develop Carmel Future Armored Fighting Vehicle

IAI has proven a combat concept of an AFV, with closed hatches is operated by a two-man crew and successfully copes with existing and future challenges on the battlefield.

7-Eleven Coming to Israel, Will Close on Shabbat

As of July 2020, 7-Eleven operates, franchises, and licenses 71,100 stores in 17 countries.

Israeli American Joshua Angrist Among Three Winners of Nobel Economics Prize

The new Israeli-American Nobel laureate taught at the Hebrew University in Jerusalem before moving to the US. He has been at MIT since 1996.

Microsoft to Double its R&D Workforce in Israel

The company is looking to expand with offices in Tel Aviv, Herzliya, Beersheva and Jerusalem.

Israeli Firm NSO Ended UAE Contract Over Dubai Leader’s Misuse of Spyware

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum ordered that the phones of his ex-wife Princess Haya bint Hussein and those around her be hacked, according to an English court ruling.

Good News: Bank of Israel Says Israel’s Economy Growing ‘Even Faster’ Than Expected

"It can be asked if we can succeed in persisting over time at these growth levels that are close to 4 percent per year."

Former Netanyahu Minister Hails Jordan’s Opening Its Syrian Border

According to Kara, “Jordan can now help the Druze refugees on humanitarian grounds."

After War: Gazans Rush for Work Permits in Israel

For thousands of lucky Gazans, an Israeli work permit is their ticket to freedom from the Hamas regime.

Estonian Military to Receive IAI-Made Blue Spear Anti-Ship Missiles

It’s part of an agreement for developing and bolstering Estonian coastal defense capabilities.

AI Computer-Rifle System Introduces New Capabilities to Infantry Soldiers

Elbit’s ARCAS allows soldiers to shoot from around a corner; the company says it offers ballistic correction, automatic motion detection and the detection of enemy fire sources.

Israeli Cybersecurity Company Exposes Iranian State-Sponsored Espionage

Iran's Operation GhostShell is a highly-targeted cyber espionage campaign targeting the Aerospace and Telecommunications industries mainly in the Middle East.

Unemployment Benefits for Self-Employed Israelis Fails to Pass for 7th Time

Deputy Minister Abir Kara (Yamina) voted against helping the self-employed.

WSJ: IRS Hopes for Closer Look at Your Bank Account

The IRS is proposing that banks report bank accounts with more than $600 of transactions in a 12-month period, and/or those with more than a $600 balance.

US Marine Corps Signs New Contract with Israeli Defense Company Smart Shooter

The Israel Defense Forces employed the technology to shoot down incendiary devices sent over the border by terrorist operatives in Gaza.
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Report: Israel, Morocco to Co-Produce ‘Kamikaze’ Drones

The formation of a new government in Morocco will likely be followed by DM Gantz's visit to Rabat, Morocco, to sign the contract.

Dealings of Jordan’s King, Former Jerusalem Mayor Among Those Exposed by ‘Pandora Papers’

Listed in the report were 565 Israelis identified as final beneficiaries of companies, along with 10 Israeli billionaires.

Israeli-born US Energy Envoy to Broker Maritime Border Talks Between Israel, Lebanon

The new US State Department senior adviser for energy security, is expected to visit Israel and Lebanon later this month.

Tesla Adds 4,689 Vehicles in Israel, Making Up 60 Percent of Electric-Car Market

The Chinese SAIC's MG ZS had 1,143 deliveries, and in third place was Chinese manufacturer AIWAYS with 278 cars.

NYC to Adopt Congestion Pricing – Can You Say ‘Subway?’

In 2021, the Lapid-Bennett arrangement bill included a plan to impose a congestion charge in Gush Dan (Tel Aviv Metro).

Tourism Minister Razvozov to Open Israeli Pavilion at Dubai’s Expo 2020

Expo 2020 will open next week in Dubai with the State of Israel participating for the first time.

Czech Republic Inks $627M Deal for Rafael Surface-to-Air Missile Systems

The new system is intended to replace the country’s outdated Soviet-designed 2K12 Kub surface-to-air missile systems.

Bank Leumi USA Sold to Valley National Bank for $1.2 Billion Valuation

The merged bank will be the 29th largest bank traded on the U.S. stock exchange.

Florida Advances Towards Divestment from Unilever Over Ben & Jerry’s BDS Move

The State of Florida currently has some $139 million in holdings in Unilever and its subsidiaries, including Ben & Jerry's.

Don’t Mess with Jersey: Garden State Divesting from Unilever over Ben & Jerry’s Settlements...

Unilever North America, which is based in Englewood Cliffs, NJ, has 90 days to appeal the decision.

Israeli Cybersecurity Firm ‘Kape Technologies’ to Acquire US’s ExpressVPN

ExpressVPN has alliances with HP, HMD Global (think: Nokia phones), Acer, Dynabook (formerly Toshiba) and Philips.

IDF Makes Additional Procurement of Micro-Tavor Assault Rifles

The gun has a range of more than 500 meters; it was designed to deal “with modern terror threats, as well as urban and open-area combat.”

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