Articles by April, 2024

The U.S. Senate voted in favor of a comprehensive aid package totaling $95 billion for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan. The vote, with a majority of 79 supporters against 18 opponents, paves the way for President Joe Biden's promised signature

The Bezos Earth Foundation, spearheaded by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, has decided to withhold its planned $30 million investment in establishing a center of excellence for foodtech in Israel. The decision, attributed to the ongoing war in the region, comes as a blow to Israeli universities Technion and Hebrew University, which had submitted proposals and received praise for their innovative approaches. Uncertainty Halts Funding In a recent communication to research teams, the Bezos Earth Foundation cited "uncertainty surrounding the war" as the reason for not proceeding with the...

Recent anti-Semitic demonstrations across US universities have sparked widespread concern and prompted a stern response from authorities. In response to escalating violence, police have taken decisive action, leading to the arrest of over 20 protesters at the University of Texas. Footage shared by the University of Southern California depicts police using batons against demonstrators who reportedly engaged in excessive violence. Similarly, at the University of Texas, numerous arrests were made following anti-Semitic protests

Check Point, a leading cybersecurity company, has released its first-quarter financial results for 2024, marking the company's performance amidst the announcement of CEO Gil Shvaid's impending retirement. Despite uncertainties surrounding the leadership transition, the company delivered robust financial figures

Minister of National Security Itamar Ben Gvir was involved in a car accident in Ramla on Friday, shortly after visiting the scene of a stabbing attack in the city. The accident occurred near the location of the stabbing incident, where an 18-year-old woman was seriously injured

Joseph Borrell, the head of the European Union's foreign policy, announced at the World Economic Forum in Riyadh that several European member states are poised to recognize a Palestinian state by the end of May. While specific countries were not named, recent statements from European leaders suggest a growing momentum toward formal recognition

A critical decision looms as the government grapples with a proposed agreement with Hamas brokered by Egypt. The expected response from Hamas to the Egyptian proposal has injected new tension into the already divisive debate.

American Secretary of State Anthony Blinken arrived in Saudi Arabia to address critical issues concerning governance and reconstruction efforts in Gaza following the recent conflict with Israel. His visit underscores the urgent need for diplomatic engagement to stabilize the region and alleviate humanitarian suffering

Preliminary findings of the investigation into the tragic incident in Corridor Netzer, Gaza Strip, have revealed that reserve fighters Ido Aviv (28) and Kalkidan Mehri (37) were killed by a tank shell accidentally fired at their location during an exchange of fire near terrorists. The tank, belonging to the 679th Brigade, mistakenly identified the building where the soldiers were stationed as an enemy position and launched an attack, resulting in the deaths of Aviv and Mehri and injuries to two other soldiers. Heartbreaking Loss and Family Tributes: Kalkidan Mehri, an Ethiopian...

Following the conclusion of Passover, Israeli households are bracing for a series of price increases across various sectors, likely to significantly impact expenses. Among the notable increases, the price of fuel is set to surge to NIS 7.90 per liter on Wednesday, while supervised dairy products are expected to become up to 5% more expensive. Additionally, a range of popular products including Milka, Oreo, Gomigam, Crunch, Tampax, Heinz, Kellogg's, Fairey, Sud, Ariel, and Persil are also expected to see price hikes