Israelis call to boycott Shein after Palestinian flag scandal

Chinese retail site Shein recently faced criticism for offering Palestinian flags for sale at £4.25, while a search for the Israel flag yielded a broken link. The affordable site has gained popularity among Israeli consumers, who expressed outrage over the flag sale and initiated a widespread call to boycott the platform. In a Facebook […]

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From the heart of Tel Aviv, Dizengoff Center joins fights against Hamas

Dizengoff Center, a renowned symbol of Tel Aviv, opened its doors over 40 years ago when Israel relied on local grocery stores for its shopping needs. Throughout the years, it has witnessed both celebrations and tragedies, including a devastating attack. Today, amidst tense times, only a third of the center’s stores remain open. Instead […]

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Despite the war, Tesla delivers new model to Israel

In spite of the ongoing war, an initial shipment of approximately 140 units of the revamped Tesla Model 3 Highland has recently been offloaded at Ashdod Port. Tesla Israel is already working on delivering these vehicles to customers, making Israel one of the early recipients of this updated model. The new Model 3 represents […]

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AI shows ‘great promise for health’ but regulation is key: WHO chief

Its new publication emphasises the importance of establishing safe and effective AI systems and fostering dialogue about using it as a positive tool, bringing together developers, regulators, manufacturers, health workers, and patients. With the increasing availability of healthcare data and rapid progress in analytic techniques, WHO recognizes the potential AI has, to enhance health outcomes […]

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Bazan increases aid budget for residents to NIS 30 million

The Bazan Group continues to help civilians who have been directly or indirectly affected by the fighting and has increased its assistance budget to NIS 30 million, following its initial aid package of NIS 1.5 million. The Group will focus its assistance on helping to provide housing solutions for evacuees from the front, mental […]

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Guterres: Turn ‘infrastructure emergency’ into opportunity, but also protect nature

António Guterres was speaking at the third international forum on China’s Belt and Road initiative, which has funded and built roads, power plants, bridges, ports and other facilities across developing countries over the past decade.  Although infrastructure “is the foundation of everyday life for people and economies”, Mr. Guterres recalled that billions in the developing […]

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Do humans get lazier when robots help with tasks? – study

Millions of people around the world fear that much-improved robots will replace them at their jobs and make them unemployed. Now that improvements in technology mean that some robots work alongside humans, there is evidence that those humans have learned to see them as team-mates – and teamwork can have negative as well as […]

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El Al operates Saturday flights for first time since First Lebanon War

El Al, Israel’s national air carrier, operated two flights last week to bring back to Israel reservists who had received Order 8, as well as individuals whose arrival in the country is deemed essential. The flights were operated at cost price, with joint financing from El Al and major financial institutions in the United […]

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Volunteers launch database to fight fake news about Hamas massacre

A group of dedicated volunteers from the Israeli hi-tech community has launched Stand4Israel.net, an advocacy platform that aims to provide real-time, accurate information about the events of October 7, and the ongoing conflict with Hamas while countering the spread of fake news. The initiative has been established to combat the influx of misleading information […]

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