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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

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

In a tragic turn of events, Sergeant Nissim Kahlon, a 21-year-old fighter from Hadera serving in the Rotem Battalion of the Givati Brigade, lost his life during a raid on the Al-Amal neighborhood in Khan Yunis, located in the southern Gaza Strip. The operation, aimed at thwarting terrorist activity, uncovered new tunnels, some of which extended dangerously close to Nasser Hospital in the area. Another fighter sustained moderate injuries during the operation near Shifa Hospital in Gaza City

HOT company will receive a discount for using Bezeq infrastructure for laying out optical fibers: the Ministry of Communications published a hearing for public comments, in which it proposes to immediately reduce the use of Bezeq passive infrastructure by telecommunications companies from NIS 446 per kilometer per month to NIS 250 per kilometer per month, a reduction of approx. -44% At the same time, the reduced price charged for access service to passive infrastructure that is in the Timretz area or that is in the infrastructure in an area beyond the Timretz area, NIS 107 per km or NIS...

In the first quarter of 2024, Israeli start-up companies raised an amount of approximately $1.6 billion, within 105 fundraising rounds, according to new data from the high-tech report "Tech Review" compiled by Leumitech, the high-tech banking arm of Bank Leumi, and the research company IVC. The total amount of the recruitment is an increase of about 10% compared to the previous quarter. However, compared to the corresponding quarter last year, the total amount raised in the first quarter of this year is approximately 10% lower than that of 2023. \

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu spoke with the head of the Mossad Dedi Barnea and the head of the Shin Bet Ronen Bar and approved delegations on their behalf to fly to Cairo in the coming days to continue negotiations for the release of the abductees with scope for further negotiations, the Prime Minister's Office said on Friday. organizations

In recent days, the Biden administration approved the transfer of fighter jets and "dumb bombs" to Israel at a total cost of billions of dollars, the Washington Post reported on Friday evening. According to the report, based on sources in the Pentagon and the US State Department, these are 25 F-35A aircraft and engines with a total value of $2.5 billion, as well as more than 2,300 MK84 and MK82 bombs weighing 900 and 225 kg respectively. According to the American newspaper, these are bombs that caused extensive damage to the Gazan population during the war

The Israeli technology sector is witnessing a resurgence, buoyed by new opportunities and resilient innovation, despite ongoing challenges in attracting investment. While investment remains a primary hurdle for the ecosystem, favorable valuations and substantial growth potential present promising prospects for investors eyeing Israeli innovation

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the nation in a press conference held at the Prime Minister's Office in Jerusalem, amidst ongoing protests outside the Knesset and impending surgery later tonight. Netanyahu emphasized the critical timing of the calls for early elections amid the ongoing conflict, warning that such a move could paralyze Israel for months and benefit Hamas