US Blacklists 2 Israeli Surveillance Companies
The Israeli cyber firms were blacklisted due to “activities contrary to national security and the foreign policy interests of the United States.”
Jerusalem Approves Plans for City’s Tallest Building
The Marom Tower will have 40 floors, 80,000 square meters of office and commercial space, a hotel and conference facilities. The first 8 floors of the tower will host a cultural center, art galleries and a museum.
Full Tax on Internet-Imported Personal Disposable Utensils, Too
The tax that took effect Monday was imposed at a rate of NIS 11 per kilogram on cups, plates, bowls, cutlery, and straws.
Israeli Trophy Defense System Successfully Tested on German Tanks
The system displayed a 90% interception rate, as well as accurate detection of the source of the fire, thus proving the success of integrating the system on the German tanks.
Leftist Coalition MK Goes After Supermarket Chain that Favors Haredi Shoppers
And that's why we must have one million American olim in Israel – to teach local politicians that if the market ain't broke you don't fix it.
Dollar Drops to NIS 3.1 – Will It Ever Stop?
It's terrible news for American pensioners living in Israel who rely on their Social Security checks from Uncle Sam.
IEC Transfers Systems Operation Unit to ‘Noga’
IEC is still sending electricity bills to domestic customers as usual.
El Al Dreamliner Makes Emergency Landing in Goa
The plane, a Boeing 787 Dreamliner, is three years old. The malfunction was discovered three hours into the flight.
Israeli Government Prepares to Put the Kibosh on Reasonable Real Estate, Housing
In the past year alone, Israeli housing prices have jumped 9.2 percent; they have doubled in the past decade.
Avian Flu Discovered Among Turkeys in Northern Israel Kibbutz
The avian flu has been detected in Israel almost every year since 2006.
Israeli Gas Prices Rising Sunday Night. Other Price Hikes Are On the Way.
Eyal Ravid: "Plan your shopping . . . check what goes into your cart and what you eat at home, manage your expenses and income with an excel sheet.”
Leading Market Researcher Sees 4% Growth in Global Kosher Food Industry
The increasing prevalence of lactose intolerance is one of the key factors driving the growth of the kosher food industry.
Iranian ‘Black Shadow’ Hacker Group Strikes ‘Cyberserve’ Internet Hosting Company
Cyberserve provides servers and data storage for its many clients.
Israel and UAE Work Towards Instituting a Free-Trade Agreement
“The Gulf is a trade hub for a lot of European and Asian companies,” said Dan Catarivas, director general of foreign trade and international relations at the Manufacturing Association of Israel.
NY State’s Pension Fund Dropping Unilever over Ben & Jerry’s Settlements Boycott
The state pension fund's shares in Unilever were valued last September at $103.6 million.
Startup Genome Ranks Tel Aviv University 5th in the World in Entrepreneurship
Tel Aviv University ranked right after four leading American universities – Stanford, MIT, UC Berkeley and Harvard.
Showtime Suspends TV Series Based on the Life of Joan Rivers
Hahn would have been yet another non-Jewish actor in the role of a Jewish character.
Israeli Weapons Producer Emtan to Sell 9,210 ‘Ramon’ Handguns to Spain’s Police
The company operates about 70 facilities using advanced technology in manufacturing weapons.
Tel Aviv Central Bus Station Slated for Closure by Dec. 5
The station is in legal proceedings in the absence of a license and required permits from two ministries and the Fire and Rescue Service.
American Express (AMEX) Credit Card Systems Down
AMEX credit service systems were reported down in multiple locations; cards were declined at point-of-purchase, online and by phone.
Liberman’s Tax Pushes Up Coke Prices, Sugar & Diet
Haredi politicians claim that this government decree is aimed against their constituents who are significant consumers of sugary drinks.
Israel State Comptroller Report: Tax Authority Owes Public Billions in Refunds, Housing Prices Jump...
Taxes, banking activities, and housing issues were some of the most glaring examples of problems in the State Comptroller’s annual report.
700-Year-Old Luzzatto High Holiday Mahzor Sells for $8.3 Million
The Jewish cultural organization that let go of this treasure said they were forced into it because of their steep debts.
Report: Israel Floats Plan to Import Foreign Workers to Fill Tech Vacancies
The plan is designed to help Israel meet its target of having 15 percent of its work force employed in the tech sector by 2026.
India, Israel to Start Free-Trade Talks in Hopes of Agreement
According to India’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry, trade between the countries was $4.67 billion by the end of the last fiscal year.
First Underground Data Center in Israel Built to ‘Withstand Missiles and Car Bombs’
The reinforced underground facility unveiled by Oracle—nine floors underground—is geared to enable business continuity in all kinds of emergencies, said a company executive.
Israeli Company Building Mammoth Solar Project in Indiana, Largest Solar Field in US
The solar field will ultimately produce 1.3 gigawatts of clean energy for about 200,000 homes.
3 Injured in Huge Fire at Qalansawe Mall, Central Israel
The roof on the second floor of the shopping mall caved in from fire damage shortly after shoppers were evacuated.
Israeli Defense Company to Place Fire-Control Systems on Display in Paris
Smash Hopper, the remote-controlled weapon station, provides a “one-shot—one-hit capability while remotely controlled by an operator from a safe distance.”
American Girl Doll Company Sells Hanukkah Outfit, Part of its Cultural Collection
The website also has a section where the company describes the eight-day Jewish holiday.