White House Spokesman Denies Sanctions Against Israel
The White House denied on Monday that President Barack Obama’s administration is planning to impose economic sanctions against Israel.
Americans in Israel Stranded as US Check Clearance Blocked
"Everyone is nervous."
Report: With Lowered Restrictions on Cyber Exports Israel Targeting 20 Countries for Sales
Ben Baruch would not reveal who those 20 plus countries are, but a defense ministry official whispered to the crowd, “Definitely not Russia.”
Israel to Authorize Arab-Israeli Business Owners to Enter Gaza
The permit was granted last Thursday; business merchants in Gaza have called it a welcome step to help move the Gaza market.
State Comptroller Fines Habayit Hayehudi, Party Faces ‘Existential’ Deficit
The Comptroller noted that he initially wanted to fine the faction $540,000, but decided to lower the amount to $165,000 in recognition of its already mounting financial troubles.
Palestinian Authority Received $357 Million From US State Dept in 2016
PA Prime Minister Rami Hamdallah shows his skill at the verbal shell game when he claimed the PA was under "financial siege" by the US, which gave more than anyone in 2016.
Former US Envoy Jason Greenblatt Advising Rozenberg on Purchase of El Al Airlines
"It is time for El Al to properly get ready to spread its wings again, get people back to work, and get people to and from Israel in a manner deserving of a powerful country like Israel."
Thousands of Wild Cranes Dying of H5N1 at Hula Valley Nature Reserve
The Nature and Parks Authority said officials expect to have to remove some 25 to 30 tons of carcasses.
Cabinet Passes 2015-2016 Budget, DM Ya’alon Abstains
The Israeli cabinet has passed the 2015-2016 budget, with the abstention of Defense Minister Moshe Ya'alon.
Israeli Shekel Drops Against US Dollar
The Israeli shekel has weakened against the US dollar and other foreign currencies.
IDF Concerned: Combat Recruitment Motivation Down for 3rd Straight Draft
The last time IDF combat recruitment was this low was recorded immediately after the 2006 Second Lebanon War.The trend was eventually corrected in 2010, when demand for combat service surged to an 80% peak. But it has since been declining consistently.
Israeli Tender Met with Huge Response for Nation’s Largest Solar Power Plant
The project is intended to help achieve the government’s target of 30 percent of Israel’s energy needs being met from renewable sources by 2030.
Lapid Changes His Stripes and Tells Middle Class to be Patient
It’s amazing how an election victory can change the stripes of a tiger, namely Yair Lapid. The sensation of Israeli politics who campaigned on...
5779 Broke All Tourism Records in Israel with 4.6 Million Entries
Tourism revenue has increased from 19 billion shekel ($5.5 billion) in 5778 to 22.4 billion shekel ($6.38 billion) in 5779.
IDF Starts Training in Elbit’ New Brigade and Battlegroup Mission Training Center
The new training center immerses commanders, headquarters staff and two subordinate command levels in high-fidelity combat situations in actual battle zone territory.
Israel’s Bank Hapoalim Admits to Conspiring with US Citizens to Evade Taxes; Will Pay...
The resolution is the second-largest recovery by the Department of Justice in connection with its investigations since 2008 into the facilitation of offshore US tax evasion by foreign banks.
‘Russian Hackers’ Attack Millions of JP Morgan Chase Bank Accounts
Hackers working from deep inside Russia carried out one of the biggest cyber heists ever against an American bank.
Thousands of Israeli Families Still ‘Powerless’ for 24 Hours After Winter Storm
In Israel, thousands of families were without power for 24 hours when the sun rose on Monday, courtesy of the first winter storm to hit the Middle East.
Will Israeli Companies be Israeli in the Future?
Israel’s national snack food is Bamba, made by Osem, in which Nestle has a major stake. Strauss Foods is partly owned by Pepsi. Now China wants to buy Israel Tnuva. Will McDonald’s buy out falafel stands?
Elbit Produces New SmartScope for Snipers
The new scope can be used in tunnels and windowless room because it does not employ cooling or use light from the stars as did older models.
Canadian Jews Buys Tel Aviv Penthouse for $31 Million
You missed the boat if you wanted to pick up a nice little penthouse in Tel Aviv.
An unidentified Canadian real estate tycoon picked up...
Israel Will Not Sign On to US Regulation of Israeli Drone Exports
Slowly but surely, American companies have been encroaching on a field where in the past Israeli products ruled.
Steinitz: Israeli Offshore Gas ‘Worth 4 Leviathans’
"If this can be realized it would position Israel well from the geopolitical and geostrategic point of view. Israel can become a significant player."
Study: Tel Aviv Most Expensive Middle East City
Zurich, Geneva and New York are the most expensive cities in the world, but Tel Aviv is the most expensive city in the Middle East (not including rents).
PepsiCo Completes $3.2B Acquisition of SodaStream, Says Will Remain in Israel
"We are excited to grow hand-in-hand with PepsiCo in the months and years to come.”
Mississippi Governor Phil Bryant Arrives in Israel
Bryant was accompanied by a large delegation of state economic development employees and private business executives.
Israeli-Founded Traffic Safety ‘Mobileye’ Firm Raises $400 Million
The Israeli-founded Mobileye firm, which develops camera-based program for the auto industry to assist drivers, has raised $400 million through five investors, including Enterprise...
Senate Confirms Stanley Fischer to Fed Board
Stanley Fischer was confirmed as a member of the Federal Reserve, clearing the way for the former Bank of Israel governor to become the Fed’s vice chairman.
Israel Raises Interest Rate Again to 4.5%
Monthly mortgage rates have jumped tremendously.
Israeli Arms Exports Up 40 Percent in 2017
Liberman: “Within two years, we have increased defense exports by 40 percent. This is an extraordinary achievement by any standard."