David Kempinski: The crown jewel of Tel Aviv hotels – review

Just a couple of minutes from my childhood home facing the Tel Aviv beach (between the Marina and Jaffa), a new luxury hotel recently opened – the David Kempinski Tel Aviv. Having heard so many wonderful reviews about the hotel, I decided to explore how much has changed from the little Tel Aviv that […]

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Israeli cyber experts start ‘war room’ to track missing

Hundreds of Israeli hi-tech experts have temporarily put their private sector jobs aside to help locate Israelis missing after last week’s attack by the Palestinian terrorist group Hamas. Hamas gunmen evaded heavy Israeli security measures to escape the Gaza Strip and storm Israeli towns and kibbutzes, killing 1,300 people and taking almost 200 into […]

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Global leaders call for action to meet ambitious development boost

The weeklong forum, organized by the UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), focuses on the challenges faced by developing countries amid today’s overlapping global crises. The Secretary-General urged participants – including national and business leaders, sustainable stock exchanges, sovereign wealth funds and finance experts – to put the Sustainable Development Goal (SDGs) Stimulus Package […]

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Israel-Hamas war likely to raise global gas prices

The reverberations of the war between Israel and the Hamas terrorist organization are being felt not only in the conflict-ridden region but also across the global energy economy. In a newly-published report, Bank Leumi’s Chief Economist Dr. Gil Michael Bufman elaborated on the situation’s wide-reaching ripple effects. In a proactive move, the Israeli Tamar […]

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Ashdod Port sustains 24/7 operations during Hamas war

The employees of Ashdod Port are maintaining operational continuity, unloading and loading vital goods for the residents of Israel. Ashdod Port is vital to the Israeli economy’s ability to continue functioning. As such, the port continues operating around the clock despite the emergency, emphasizing the personal safety of each employee at the port.  “We […]

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Elon Musk gives all Israeli Teslas free fast charging, hopes for peace

Tesla has temporarily ceased charging its vehicle owners in Israel for using its fast charging stations. The company has conveyed to car owners that, until further notice, charging services will be provided free of charge. All Tesla Superchargers in Israel are free — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) October 11, 2023 Israel is now home to […]

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Backlog at Israeli ports grows as country steps up shipping supplies

The backlog of ships is growing at Israeli ports while operations continue at most terminals amid preparations by the military to launch a ground assault in the Hamas-controlled Gaza Strip, according to data and sources. Israel has vowed to annihilate Hamas in retaliation for a rampage in which its fighters stormed through Israeli towns […]

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IDF reservists say they’re still under-equipped as 50,000 vests arrive

Amid first-hand reports from various army units that critical military equipment is in short supply, a well-needed influx of defensive gear is on the way to the country, said the Defense Ministry, in a joint statement with the IDF and the Association for the Well-being of Soldiers. Tens of thousands of donated bullet-proof vests, […]

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Oil prices leap as ripple effect from Israel-Hamas war seen on markets

Economists and market strategists are anticipating further ripple effects globally from the Middle East conflict, watching to see if the situation draws in other countries with the potential to increasingly drive up oil prices and send capital flowing to safe havens. Israel was preparing on Saturday to launch a ground assault in the Hamas-controlled […]

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How has the war with Hamas damaged Israel’s economy?

In the wake of escalating conflict between Israel and Hamas, the nation’s economy stands at a critical crossroads. A sudden workforce shortage, mass military mobilization, stock market turbulence, disrupted supply chains, and anxious consumers have all left their mark on the country’s economic landscape in recent days. As Israel recovers from – and retaliates […]

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