Articles by December, 2023

In a heartbreaking account from Beit Hanun, 31-year-old Asil paints a grim picture of life in Gaza, describing it as an "open mass grave." Displaced to Rafah with her family since the beginning of the war, Asil expresses a sentiment shared by many Gazans - a daily reality where death feels like the only inevitable outcome, whether by bombing, disease, or hunger

In a recent communication to its customers, global shipping giant Maersk revealed that it is contemplating a return to sailing in the Red Sea. This potential policy shift follows the company's earlier decision to cease operations in the region due to Houthi attacks. The catalyst for Maersk's reconsideration is the establishment of an international force, announced last week, aimed at countering Houthi threats and ensuring maritime security

In a pivotal development ahead of the war cabinet's discussion on the Egyptian proposal for hostage negotiations, Israel expresses readiness for significant concessions while firmly rejecting the possibility of a ceasefire

In a targeted Israeli attack in the Damascus area, Razi Mousavi, a senior officer of Iran's Revolutionary Guards, was killed, according to an announcement by the Revolutionary Guards on Monday. Mousavi, one of the oldest commanders in Syria and closely associated with the late Quds Force commander Qassem Soleimani, was reportedly attacked in the Seida Zainab neighborhood

Intel has revealed a comprehensive investment plan in collaboration with the Israeli government to bolster its production capabilities in Kiryat Gat. This development involves an additional $15 billion investment in the plant, supplementing the $10 billion commitment made in 2019. The multinational corporation will construct a new chip factory, supported by a substantial $3.2 billion grant disbursed over several years, constituting 12.8% of the total investment

the National Insurance's poverty report for Israel, published on Thursday, sheds light on the grim socio-economic situation prevailing in the country. The report underlines that income inequality and poverty rates in Israel are alarmingly high on the global scale

In a surprising move, credit rating company Ma'alot S&P announced today that it is elevating the rating of the aerospace industry to A-, just six months after boosting it to BBB+. The company attributes this change to the aerospace industry's resilient operational performance, which remains robust despite the ongoing war and reserve mobilization

In a chilling revelation, an American newspaper's two-month investigation has exposed a horrifying pattern of sexual-based violence during the "Nova" festival massacre, marking the darkest day in Israel's history. The video capturing an unidentified woman, initially known as "The Woman in the Black Dress," lying in despair has sparked a widespread search for victims' families

In a deeply troubling turn of events, reports emerging from Gaza paint a grim picture of hunger, disease, and an acute lack of medical supplies, as international media sheds light on a humanitarian crisis largely absent from Israeli news outlets. The UN Food Program's chief economist, Arif Hussein, expressed shock, stating, "I have never seen anything on a scale similar to what is happening in Gaza and at such a speed

In an abrupt change, the price of fuel in Israel skyrocketed overnight by 28 shekels per liter, reaching a staggering NIS 7.22 per liter for Octane 95. This surge comes after a decision made at noon in a Ministry of Finance meeting to not extend the discount on the current price, effectively ending a fuel subsidy through tax reduction that lasted for a year and a half