Articles by September, 2024

The Tel Aviv Police Department, initially responding to what appeared to be a standard explosion, soon realized the severity of the incident when they discovered the bomb’s Iranian origins. The Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency) was brought into the investigation after it became clear that this was a terrorist attack rather than a criminal act

An Israeli-Jewish businessman in his 70s, who had been living in Turkey for an extended period, was arrested last month on charges of security offenses. He is accused of having ties to Iranian intelligence officials and being recruited to assist in assassination plots targeting senior Israeli figures, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, and Shin Bet Director Ronen Bar. The Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency) and Israeli police revealed the details of the case today

According to a Ministry of Foreign Affairs statement, Israel formally submitted an objection today (Friday) to the jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague. The objection asserts that the ICC "lacks any authority with the case in question." Several other nations, including Germany and the United States, support Israel's stance. The objection also challenges the ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan's request to issue arrest warrants for senior Israeli officials, claiming it is illegal

The Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS) has released alarming data showing a significant increase in the number of Israelis emigrating and staying abroad for extended periods. In 2023, a total of 55,300 Israelis left the country, marking a 46.4% rise compared to the previous year. This translates to approximately 5.7 residents leaving per every 1,000 people living in Israel

Senior officials in Israel’s economy, after meeting with economists from Standard & Poor’s and Moody's, have raised concerns that an all-out war with Hezbollah—and potentially Iran—could lead to an immediate downgrade of Israel’s credit rating. These meetings highlighted the rating agencies' apprehension about the continued conflict in Gaza and along the Lebanese border and the increasing strain on Israel’s fiscal stability

The software giant Salesforce announced this evening (Tuesday) the acquisition of the Israeli company Zoomin. The amount of the deal has not been published, but according to estimates the amount that Salesforce will pay in the first stage is approximately $350 million and may increase to $450 million after the addition of personal rewards to the company's employees and entrepreneurs, subject to a series of conditions

The Israel Innovation Authority published its annual report today, summarizing the state of the country's high-tech sector since the outbreak of the Iron Swords War on October 7. The report highlights concerning trends, including a slowdown in recruitment, changes in the industry’s workforce composition, and declining attractiveness to foreign investors

Air Haifa, Israel's newest airline, announced on Wednesday that it has received its operational license from the Ministry of Transport and has officially begun selling tickets on its website, airhaifa.com

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has backtracked on a ceasefire agreement with Lebanon that he verbally supported in talks with the U.S. and France, following intense political pressure from his coalition in Israel, diplomatic sources revealed Thursday. Initially, Netanyahu, along with Minister Ron Dermer, had been regularly updated and gave their blessing to the American-French proposal for a temporary ceasefire. However, during his flight to the U.S., Netanyahu reversed course after facing criticism from within his government

On Friday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivered a charged speech at the United Nations General Assembly in New York, as dozens of diplomats walked out in protest. Netanyahu, undeterred, spoke about Israel’s fight for survival, stressing that the country seeks peace but is surrounded by enemies intent on its destruction