Israeli-Made German Drone Completes First Successful Flight over Holy Land
"Despite the various challenges we faced, including those brought by the Corona pandemic, we are on schedule. "
Survey: Despite Investments, Government Aid, Israel’s Hi-Tech Must Take ‘Painful Actions’ to Survive Crisis
"The State of Israel expects Israeli industry to solve these most complex challenges – mainly health and economic challenges. However, we will not be able to do so without the necessary assistance."
MK Nir Barkat Suggests ‘Turbo Retraining’ to Fight Spiking Unemployment
Barkat thinks the plan could bring 100,000 workers back to the job market within two years.
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.
El Al Offered $75 Million by Eli Rosenberg
Rosenberg wants control of the airline in exchange for the $75 million.
Chevron to Acquire Noble Energy in $5B Deal
"Noble Energy brings low-capital, cash-generating offshore assets in Israel, strengthening Chevron’s position in the Eastern Mediterranean."
Israel Approves EastMed Pipeline Deal to Transport Natural Gas to Europe
The agreement, reached with Cyprus, Greece and Italy, reportedly will see the 1,200-mile pipeline built by 2025.
Bibi Doling Out 6 Billion Shekels Only to Israelis Making Under 640,000 a Year
The PM describes these grants last Thursday as a kickstarter to the ailing Israeli economy.
Bibi Zooms his Cabinet about NIS 6 Billion in Giveaways for All
The common word describing the current situation in the country is balagan, meaning disorder, mess, riot.
El Al Desperately Trying to Delay Paying $400 Million to Class Action Travelers
The lawsuit claims that the way El Al treats its customers reflects a hostile attitude whereby the company ignores their complaints and expects them to understand its plight.
Israeli Cabinet Approves $7B ‘Safety Net’ Economic Rescue Program
Netanyahu: "The rescue plan is “comprehensive” and “unprecedented,” but there are still “holes in the net.”
Jerusalem Highway Construction Aims to Modernize Traffic Flow Around Historic City
Dubbed “The American Road,” the new highway is being hailed as one of the biggest infrastructure projects undertaken by Jerusalem in the last several years.
Overwhelmed, Israeli Nurses Threaten Strike Over Staff Shortages
“We are collapsing,” INA head Ilana Cohen wrote in a letter to Finance Minister Israel Katz.
Court Rejects Amnesty Petition to Revoke Export License of Israeli Spyware Firm
Amnesty International claimed that NSO Group—whose technology enables the surveillance of smartphones—helped the Moroccan government spy on a human-rights activist critical of Rabat.
China Turns Tables on Trump Administration in Massive Iran Deal
The European signatories on the JCPOA are interested in restoring the nuclear deal with the Islamic Republic, with or without the US.
Bezeq Gets Green Light from Communications Ministry to Upgrade Internet Speed
“This reality sharpens the need for a high quality and stable Internet infrastructure capable of delivery high browsing speeds.”
American Yeshiva Student in Israel Revealed as Person Bidding to Purchase El Al
So far, the airline’s parent company, Knafaim, has rejected the 30-year-old son of U.S. businessman Ken Rozenberg’s offer.
Finance Minister Katz Lowering Real Estate Taxes in Bid to Restore the Market
With the financial challenges brought on by the Coronavirus crisis and Katz's restoration of reasonable tax rates, Israel is a Real Estate buyer's market once again.
Business Owners’ Rally Ends in Violent Confrontations with Police
The protesters did not maintain the required 6 ft. social distancing, despite the organizers' pleas, but most wore facemasks.
Thousands of Small Business Owners in Rabin Square Protest Failed Economic Policy
Attempts by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to prevent the rally – by meeting with some independent representatives on Friday afternoon – did not succeed.
Israel Has Oil (Shale) Deposits Similar to Saudi Arabia, Knesset Learns
Oil shale in Israel is widespread covering approximately 15% of its territory, but is an undeveloped resource, largely because of economic and technological constraints.
Survey: Coronavirus Proved It’s Better to be White and Rich than Black and Poor
Data suggest that the pandemic may exacerbate underlying inequalities.
Israel Nationalizes El Al – 17 Years After Privatization
The deal is conditioned on El Al signing collective bargaining agreements with its employees that reflect efficiency measures required by the Finance Ministry.
OECD Online Conference in Jerusalem: Israeli Innovation, Technology Double Other Nations
Israel has a “very strong foundation” for future development, OECD deputy secretary general tells online conference.
Mobile Phone Plan Unveiled by Israel Postal Service
Israelis will be able to switch to the new plan by going to the post office to register and pay a one-time fee.
El Al Grounds All Aircraft Due to Labor Dispute
El Al is still negotiating with the government to receive aid in order to keep the airline alive.
Report: US Envoy’s Herzliya Residence Up for Sale at Record $87 Million
U.S. Embassy confirms the property has been put on the market, saying it was decided to do so following the transfer of the U.S. Embassy to Jerusalem.
Israel Announces Extension of Unemployment Benefits
"People need to make a living."
Delta Airlines Loses 10 Employees to COVID-19
Delta Airlines employs a total of 90,000 workers worldwide.
IMF Chief: Lebanon Going Down Fast with No Adults in Charge
The reason for refraining from doing reforms is that they touch the clientelism and nepotism widespread throughout the Lebanese political system.