‘Merry Ham-mas’: Australian Kmart removes Christmas ham bag from shelves

A ham bag has been removed from Australia’s Kmart website after the Australian Jewish Association complained that its message, “Merry Ham-mas,” looked too similar to Hamas, the terror group that invaded Israel on Oct. 7. The text is printed on the ham bag in festive red and green lettering, with a Christmas tree replacing […]

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2,200 evacuees stranded in a remote area, urgently seek assistance

2,200 individuals, forced to evacuate their homes in the Gaza Strip due to the devastating disaster carried out on October 7, have been relocated by the state to the Middle Arava region.  These evacuees, situated between Beer Sheva and Eilat, find themselves in a remote area, isolated from shopping centers and donation centers. Consequently, […]

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Crisis response: Eilat welcomes thousands seeking shelter and support

In the midst of turmoil in the southern region, Eilat has sprung into action, welcoming thousands of civilians and residents evacuated by the IDF into residents’ homes and city hotels. Eilat’s municipality has orchestrated a comprehensive response to ensure evacuees have a comfortable and peaceful stay. In addition to a remarkable influx of supplies, […]

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Israel Bonds surpasses $1 billion in investments amid wartime

Israel Bonds and its affiliates have successfully secured over $1 billion in bond investments from investors since October 7, they announced on Thursday. This substantial influx of funds has not only bolstered Israel’s economy but also propelled Israel Bonds to double its annual global bond sales for 2023, surpassing the remarkable figure of $2 billion. […]

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Fossil fuel producers ‘literally doubling down’, new UNEP report warns

“The 2023 Production Gap report is a startling indictment of runaway climate carelessness,” the UN Secretary-General António Guterres said in his message accompanying the landmark report. This hike in fuel extraction comes despite 151 national governments having pledged to achieve net-zero emissions. The latest forecasts suggest that global coal, oil, and gas demand will peak this decade, even without […]

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Immediate opening of new hospital departments among emergency decisions

The National Planning and Building Council (NPBC), chaired by Rabbi Natan El-Natan, gave its approval on October 17 to a set of measures that address homefront preparation concerns. Among these decisions are a fast-track process for augmenting medical staff, swift approval for new secure wards in several hospitals, fortifying buildings, and upgrading emergency energy […]

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World News in Brief: UNCTAD development finance call, Nepal quake update, religious freedom in Nicaragua

That’s the message from the UN’s trade and development body UNCTAD, which called on Tuesday for urgent reform of the international financial system to support the world’s 46 Least Developed Countries. In line with the Sustainable Development Goals, or SDGs, these most vulnerable economies urgently require foreign investment to add value to their economic output, […]

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Government promotes quick use of buildings as shelters in northern citie

In response to the escalating security situation on the northern border, the Ministry of Construction and Housing is taking immediate action to repurpose buildings as shelters in northern cities. Collaborating with local authorities, experts have evaluated the condition of current shelters and identified a significant need for improvement. Responsibility for maintaining these shelters lies […]

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Renewing protection: 136 in the South, 3,257 in Tel Aviv

The security situation once again highlights Israel’s vulnerability to missile attacks and earthquakes. Construction starts in Israel have been declining for several quarters, with a 25% drop in the last quarter. In the realm of urban renewal, there are also significant declines in most districts. Data from the Central Bank reveals a concerning trend […]

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National Victory: New tenders for commerce and employment in Ashkelon

The Israel Land Authority has recently unveiled an online public tender, allowing interested parties to purchase lease rights for nine commercial and employment lots in Ashkelon, also known as Wine City. These plots are part of the larger “7 Wine City Complex” program, situated in the northern section of the Ashkelon Beach Regional Council, covering […]

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