Articles by March, 2024

El Al Airlines has announced a significant expansion of its aircraft fleet with the signing of a deal with Boeing, the American aerospace giant. The deal, valued between $650 million to $730 million, involves the purchase of three 787-9 Dreamliners. These new aircraft are scheduled for delivery in 2029 and 2030

The Israeli delegation in Doha, Qatar agreed to the compromise proposed by the Americans regarding the number of terrorist prisoners to be released from prison - and are now awaiting Hamas' answer. The delegation, which is staying in Doha together with the head of the CIA Bill Burns, the prime minister of Qatar and a senior delegation in Egypt, is conducting the negotiations after the cabinet agreed to expand the mandate given to it

Fox Group has released its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year of 2023, showcasing resilience and growth amidst challenging circumstances. The company's CEO, Harel Wiesel, expressed pride in the group's performance, highlighting strategic management and adaptability as key factors in achieving success

Vice President Kamala Harris has delivered a stern rebuke against the Israeli military operation in Rafah, emphasizing the humanitarian crisis unfolding in the densely populated region. In an interview with ABC, Harris asserted that any military action in Rafah would be a grave error, citing the dire circumstances facing the 1.5 million residents trapped in the area

Norwegian Wealth Fund, renowned as one of the world's largest investment bodies with an estimated capital of $1.6 trillion, made headlines by announcing a comprehensive review of its holdings in various international and Israeli companies. This re-evaluation comes in the wake of the recent conflict in Gaza, with the fund citing potential violations of its ethics regulations as the impetus behind this decision

EasyJet, one of Europe's leading airlines, has unveiled its highly anticipated schedule for the winter of 2024/25. With over 18 million seats available on more than 100,000 flights between December 1, 2024, and March 2, 2025, travelers are urged to seize the opportunity to secure their bookings early for the best prices. Flights are currently available for purchase on the company's website and app.

Ministry of Finance has issued a scathing critique of the government's proposed draft exemption law, asserting that its implementation lacks crucial components necessary for success. The ministry's analysis, signed by legal advisor Esi Messing and intended for the Prime Minister's Office, highlights significant concerns regarding the economic and security implications of the proposed legislation

The UN Security Council voted today in favor of a proposed resolution that includes a "demand" for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire during the month of Ramadan, which will end in about two weeks, and for the "immediate and unconditional release" of the abductees. 14 countries supported the proposed resolution, the United States abstained, as there is no It condemned Hamas - but did not impose a veto

Hundreds of people demonstrated on Tuesday evening together with family members of abductees, blocking the Begin road outside the Kriya base in Tel Aviv, while they are inside cages. The demonstrators shout, among other things: "All the people demand now - every abductee return home" and "All the people stand up - give us back our hearts". 4 protesters who blocked the road were arrested by the police, with two of them being relatives of 9-year-old Ohad Monder, who was released from Hamas captivity in the first step of the hostage deal

Shufersal, Israel's leading retail chain, concluded 2023 on a high note, reporting a significant surge in both sales and net profit. The company's net profit skyrocketed to NIS 312 million, marking a remarkable increase from NIS 2 million in the previous year. This outstanding performance was attributed to strategic price adjustments and the successful implementation of an efficiency plan