The Israeli economy is facing challenges due to ongoing conflicts, leading to a deficit of about 3.4% of the GDP by the end of November – equivalent to a substantial NIS 62.3 billion ($16.8b.), NIS 34b. ($9.1b) since the war began. Despite a modest 0.8% growth in November, projections from the Finance Ministry indicate a […]
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Israeli bureaucracy is notorious for causing delays in the issuance of construction permits, particularly in the real estate and urban renewal sectors. This frustration leads developers and contractors on a complex journey to obtain the necessary permits. Despite attempts to address these bureaucratic barriers and increase the housing supply, little has changed. Even recent government […]
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In response to the escalating conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, TikTok has announced a comprehensive anti-hate campaign on its platform, centered around the hashtag #SwipeOutHate. The social media giant is taking steps to combat hate speech and foster a safer online environment for its diverse global community. In a recent press release, TikTok […]
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Last week, Margalit Start-Up City in Jerusalem played host to a collaborative effort between 15 Jerusalem College of Technology (JCT) students and approximately 100 seasoned professionals, including programmers, product managers, project managers, and experts in marketing and social media. This diverse group joined forces for a 48-hour hackathon with the common goal of enhancing Israel’s […]
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The Communications Ministry and Transportation Ministry are launching an experiment to examine possible ways to improve reception for passengers of Israel Railways. As part of the experiment, WiFi and cellular signal amplifiers will be activated onboard trains and technology will be installed near train car window slots. “Road transport infrastructures are integrated with communication infrastructures, […]
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The nonprofit Momentum has teamed up with Thank Israeli Soldiers and 4UGifts in a heartwarming initiative – providing a warm welcome home with gifts to newly engaged or newly married IDF couples. Additionally, a $10,000 match challenge has been put forth by Momentum’s Mother to Mother Mission to Israel. Once the collective fundraising effort meets […]
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Two years ago we ran an article on a court case, headed “Is Zionism tax evasion?” We concluded by saying “It remains to be seen whether the case will be appealed. Let’s hope so; Zionism is not tax evasion.” The case was indeed appealed to the Supreme Court, (Israel Daniel Amram vs Jerusalem 3 Assessing […]
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Israel’s GenCell Energy presented Thursday at the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Clean Energy Accelerator (CEA) Innovation Showcase on the sidelines of COP28, sharing its vision to enable GreenFSG circular energy economies. FSG stands for fueling, storing, and generating. In a video presentation, GenCell CEO Rami Reshef said, “We are on a journey for our R&D […]
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In a statement released alongside PwC Israel’s 2023 earnings report, Partner and Head of Assurance and High-Tech cluster at the leading Israel professional services firm, Yaron Weizenbluth, reflected on the profound and evolving impact of the ongoing war on Israel’s civil, military, and economic landscape in the aftermath of October 7, a day that marked […]
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The conflict between Israel and Hamas has caused a sharp decline in tourism as safety concerns and geopolitical instability cast a shadow over once-vibrant travel destinations.
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