Land of the Never-Ending Protests: Wolt Couriers Paralyze Dizengoff Circle
The new contract allegedly states that the courier will not be notified of the specific parameters affecting his pay.
Report: One-Fourth of US Cancer Deaths Linked to Smoking
While tobacco companies spend millions on advertising, a new study reiterates the cost in human lives is staggering. Cigarette smoking kills.
Israel Aerospace Industries Revolutionizes Drone Remote Control via Satellite
Based on satellite communication, combined with precise automated taxiing, takeoff and landing, this innovative, unprecedented capability constitutes a major breakthrough in the remote operation concept, offering maximum operational flexibility.
Israel Preparing for Hezbollah Attack on Its Gas Rigs
The IDF decided not to place launchers on the gas rigs themselves for safety reasons, fearing that fire would erupt on the platform during the launching of interceptor missiles.
Israel Approves Gas Export to Egypt Before the Leviathan Offshore Rig Becomes Operational
The government approved the export of a total of 60 billion cubic meters (bcm) of natural gas from Leviathan, and 25 bcm from Tamar over the next 15 years.
Jordanian, Israeli Economic Ministers Sign Deal to Boost Exports to Palestinian Authority
The list includes 425 Jordanian products to be offered duty-free to the Palestinian Authority controlled territories. Another 329 products will also be exempt from customs if they meet Israeli technical requirements.
‘Enigma’ Code-Breaker’s Notebook Sells at Auction for $1M
The hand-written notebook belonging to British World War II "Enigma" code-breaker Alan Turing sells for $1M at auction.
Tel Aviv Ranked 16th Most Economically Influential City in the World
Forbes magazine has declared the coastal city the second-best worth visiting in the world.
Israel Introduces Unmanned Robotic Combat Vehicle at Eurosatory Exhibition
The system was developed as part of the autonomous battlefield concept.
Tnuva Recalls Mehadrin Milk in 2-Liter Bottles
The company is recalling its 2-liter bottles of the milk due to a one-month mistake on the expiration date.
Sweden Grounds All Flights in Stockholm
The Stockholm Air Traffic Controller grounded all flights due to a "network communications" problem, but gave no details.
Israel Announces Extension of Unemployment Benefits
"People need to make a living."
Anxious Knesset Committee Urges Regulators to Take a Stand on Bitcoin
"We're leaving here worried because we've heard a kind of stutter here [from the experts]," Gafni rebuked the committee's guest experts.
Elbit Gets $300 Million Deal to Supply Unmanned Aircraft Systems to Unnamed Asian Country
“There is a continuous demand for integrating unmanned systems to cope with a growing variety of operational needs."
Shufersal CEO Itzhak Abercohen Resigns
Abercohen, 66, oversaw the transformation of Shufersal from a simple supermarket chain to a major retail presence online as well as in its physical stores.
‘Free Markets and Defeating ISIS’ Bibi Tackled Tough Topics in DC [video]
Netanyahu spoke at an AEI dinner about free markets, military strength, alliances and choosing the right battles.
Use Venmo, PayPal, Zelle, Cash App? IRS is Watching.
The new tax code came in as part of the American Rescue Plan Act, which went into effect on January 1, 2022.
Gazan Exports to Israel to Increase by 500% Over 2020 Totals
After a brief stoppage of trade during Operation Breaking Dawn, it’s back to business as usual.
UK’s Largest Water Company Uses Israeli Water Technology
United Utilities, the UK‘s largest listed water company supplying around 7 million homes in the North West of England, is the latest water utility to discover the merits Israel's Mapal Green Energy company.
SodaStream Reveals April Fools’ Day Prank With Paris Hilton
A SodaStream enthusiast herself, Hilton was chosen the perfect ambassador for the campaign.
‘Panama Papergate’ Exposes Global Offshore Havens, Israeli Names
A Panama-based law firm leaked millions of records exposing a global network of tax havens.
Israel Joins Alliance of Countries that Beat the Coronavirus
The exclusive club's leaders have agreed to continue meeting online every two weeks.
National Instruments to Acquire Israeli OptimalPlus for $365 Million
OptimalPlus had 2019 revenue of $51 million and employs approximately 240 employees.
2021 Sets New Record in Investments in Israeli Climate Tech
The year 2021 set a new record for investments in Israeli climate technology startups with $2.2 billion, a whopping 57% higher than the 2020 record.
Israel ‘Shocked and Horrified’ at Orlando Massacre, But Life Must Go On
Israel is shocked and horrified at the terrible massacre in Orlando, PM Netanyahu said at the start of the cabinet meeting.
Turkey May Lose $1.5 Billion Sale to Pakistan Due to Trump’s Sanctions
The problem is related to the US-made parts for which Turkish Aerospace Industries would need US export licenses in order to carry out the deal.
Chevron Completes Acquisition of Noble Energy, Becomes Operator of Tamar, Leviathan Gas Fields
“Noble Energy brings low-capital, cash-generating offshore assets in Israel, strengthening Chevron’s position in the Eastern Mediterranean.”
Bennett Doubles Ariel University’s Size, Adelson Pays for New Medical School
With a $20 million donation from the Adelsons, Ariel will become home to Israel's sixth medical school.
How’s Your Health? Israeli Startup ‘Binah.ai’ Has An App for That
The technology delivers vital signs monitoring for any adult, regardless of gender and skin color, by analyzing video signals from a selected skin region of a human face.
Significant Drop in 2017 Home Sales in Israel
In December 2017, the number of homes sold (8,800) was down 20 percent from the same month a year earlier, the Chief Economist reported.