IAI Inks Deal with Avolon to Convert Passenger Aircraft to Freighters
IAI agreed to convert 30 jets for Avolon between 2025 and 2028.
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 Businessman Narrowly Escapes Assassination Attempt in Cyprus
The PM's office announced this was an Iranian act of terror
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The new system is intended to replace the country’s outdated Soviet-designed 2K12 Kub surface-to-air missile systems.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.”
Report: US Plans to Remove Sanctions on Syria to Secure Gas Transfer to Lebanon
The Biden administration has a vested interest in taking over from Hezbollah the task of supplying Lebanon with fuel.
Former Mossad Head Yossi Cohen Appointed Director of Doral Energy USA
The company expressed confidence that Cohen will be a "significant reinforcement" for Doral's management.
IAI to Again Produce F-16 Wings — For Lockheed Martin
IAI will use the F-16 Block 70/72 assembly line that the company established back in the 1980s.
From NYC to Tel Aviv: Traffic Congestion Charge On the Way
A map of the areas about to get hit was published for the first time this month.
After 1.5 Years Without, State Budget Submitted, Knesset Votes on Thursday
Liberman stated that "the budget that's being passed is the most socially-conscious budget in the history of the State of Israel."
Developers Threaten Future of UK’s Oldest Continually Used Synagogue
“The City of London Corporation has no comprehensive framework in place to identify heritage features of outstanding importance within or near the cluster.
Hebrew U Study: Stock Markets Tumble When Working Moms Take Junior to First Day...
The team surveyed 607 participants from 32 countries regarding their gender, education level, parental status, and whether they accompanied their child on the first day of school.
Anuradha Mittal Who Spearheaded Ben & Jerry’s Boycott on Israeli Settlements Accused of Fiduciary...
"The Ben & Jerry's Foundation steered over $170,000 in grants to an anti-Israel nonprofit group run by one of its board directors."
Report: US Army Chooses Dynetics for Counter-Drone, Cruise Missile System
The Rafael and Raytheon team had offered Iron Dome and its Tamir interceptor for the project, while the Dynetics company offered a competing missile launcher and interceptor.
‘Arab Zionism’ Buys Up Israel’s Historic Settlements, Erasing Jewish Presence in Galilee
Gulf states such as Hamas's patron, Qatar, may be seeking to redeem Israeli land with their enormous cash reserves.
Want to Pay through the Nose for your Luxury Car? You’ll Love Israel’s Prices
The same tax policy is applied to all the new cars imported to Israel, but the sticker shock is less explosive because most models on Israel's road are economy and below.
El Al Airlines Slowly Recovering: Still Losing, But Less
"The spread of the COVID-19 Delta variant obliges us to adapt our expenses to the scope of our business. We need a further aid package from the state."
Unilever Protesting Shurat HaDin’s Takeover of Ben & Jerry’s Abandoned Trademark
"Anyone who stops selling their products in Israel will find that we have taken over his trademarks and rights."
Israeli Radar Company Signs Agreement with Defense Technology Firm in India
The partnership will help set up joint initiatives for the production, marketing, sale, adaption and support of tactical radars.
Israeli-Developed Drone Securing Oil Fields in UAE
The uniqueness of Israeli skimmers is that they operate around the clock, including in extreme heat conditions, and regularly scan large areas without the need for human intervention.
Israel’s Economy Jumps 15.4 Percent, in Part Boosted by Car Imports
The second-quarter growth was better than other OECD countries such as Belgium (14.5 percent), Canada (13.8 percent) and the United States (12.2 percent).