Top Diplomats From 10 Countries Gather to Learn What Makes Israel’s Innovation Ecosystem Tick
Start-Up Nation Central is the address for corporations, governments, and investors to connect with the Israeli tech ecosystem.
ZOOG: Prescription for Grandparents & Kids in the Pandemic Era
"This is an amazing tool for children: my kid won’t read from a book, but if I give him a PHONE. . ."
Ben & Jerry’s Israel Sees 21% Increase in Sales After Boycott Announcement
Boycotts of the Ben & Jerry’s brand are quickly sprouting at several locations around the globe.
Israel to Tax Soft Drinks including Diet and Juice
Children in Israel take in even more sugary drinks than American children.
Jeff Bezos, Crew Members Make Historic Rocket Flight to Space
"Best day ever!"
First Jewish Store in US Announces It’s Dumping Ben & Jerry’s
"The Israeli consumer must not punish the Israeli factory which is independent and employs hundreds of people in the south."
Ben & Jerry’s Joins BDS Boycott of Israel
"They have been pressuring [me] for years to stop" selling in Judea and Samaria."
Internet-Only Banking Comes to Israel: Introducing ‘First Digital Bank’
“We have created an infrastructure that will allow any citizen to open a bank account easily and receive service anytime and anywhere."
Hebrew U. Exposes Tobacco Companies’ Tactics to Bypass Regulators & Get Kids Hooked
“Israel’s Minister of Health Nitzan Horowitz announced that he is committed to advancing tobacco legislation."
No More Cash Suitcases: Israel, Egypt, Want Hamas to Approve Qatari Money Transfers Via...
The Lapid-Bennett government must be challenged to show that it's not just code for cash to pay Hamas employees.
Jewish & Native American Coalition Brings Israeli Water Tech to Navajo Nation
“The drinking water crisis is the most important issue of our time."
Resistance Inside the Coalition to Liberman’s Anti-Haredi Decree
Lieberman replied in a jovial tone: "The Haredim together with Bibi will be taken on the same wheelbarrow to a good landfill."
Liberman Cuts Daycare Subsidies to 21,000 Children of Kollel Students
Liberman couldn't have targeted his Haredi enemies more directly if he levied a tax on shtreimels.
Assad Regime Searching for ISIS Gold South of Damascus
The process of excavation and bulldozing continued for 6 hours but did not yield results, and the engineering machinery left the neighborhood.
Israel Aerospace Industries, Lockheed Martin, to Cooperate on Integrated Air and Missile Defense
Combining the development capabilities and the vast know-how of Lockheed Martin and IAI experience will create win-win opportunities for both sides.
Gantz Officially Offers Humanitarian Aid to a Collapsing Lebanon
PM Diab gave his resume to Qatari officials during a visit there, trying to secure a job after the end of his premiership.
Finance Minister Liberman to Bolster Non-Banking Financial Institutions
It will allow non-banking lenders to increase competition with credit from the banking system.
CSAV Tyndall Cargo Vessel Attacked While Sailing Indian Ocean, Ownership Unclear
Multiple sources report that Israel suspects Iran was behind the attack on the CSAV Tyndall in the Indian Ocean.
Israeli Exports Expected to Reach Record in 2021
Israeli exports are expected to reach a record of at least $120 billion in 2021, according to Israel’s Economic Ministry.
Israel Closed for Most (Foreign) Tourism Thru July 26
Interior Minister Ayelet Shaked is considering closing the airport completely for all incoming and outgoing flights if the numbers Covid morbidity numbers rise too high.
Finance Minister Liberman Mulls Plan to Abolish VAT Exemption on Internet Sales
Approval of the move does not require a cabinet or committee vote, but rather simply the decision of the finance minister.
Tourism Minister Cancels ‘Israel Vacation’ Program over ‘Insane’ Prices
One of Razvozov's plans would be to cut regulations on the industry, provided that the savings would go back to the taxpayers.
Rafael’s Trophy Active Protection System Picked by UK for Assessment
“Trophy APS has saved the lives of numerous soldiers."
COGAT: Okay to Resume Fuel Deliveries to Gaza — and More
“The decision was made following a security assessment . . . and is conditional upon the preservation of security stability,”
Mammoth Cyber Attack on Israel’s Banking System Fails
"Some of the time they posted all kinds of 'successes' -- [but] it was 'Photoshop.'"
Mnuchin, Friedman Check Out Israeli Startups, Backed by Gulf Investment
Friedman and Mnuchin were evaluating investment potential for a new investment fund they are planning.
Israeli Arab Municipalities Only Use 60% of Govt ‘Equality’ Budget
There are local authorities that are not taking advantage of the tens of millions of shekels given to them for projects.
IAI Completes Delivery of 100 Electric Mini-UAVs to Undisclosed ‘European Customer’
IAI’s 50% acquisition of BlueBird Aero Systems, which was recently approved by Israel's government, is tapping into the potential of an emerging trend.
Report: Sharp Decline in Number of New Israeli Startups
This has brain drain written all over it.
Tel Aviv is Finalist in Bloomberg Philanthropies 2021 Global Mayors Challenge
"Without culture, we don't have a nation, a country, nor humanity. . .If the younger generation does not engage in the arts, we are facing short and long term threats."