Israir, in a show of solidarity with the efforts to bring Israel’s hostages home from Hamas, has introduced a new initiative. For the first time, they have inscribed their company’s plane with the hashtag #bringthemhome and adorned it with a yellow ribbon. The objective is to spotlight the issue of the hostages not only […]
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What started with surging inflation and higher interest rates, turned even worse with the war launched on Israel by Hamas. The once surging Israeli economy has stalled and it’s a cause for worry for many. I have held many conversations with friends and clients and the common denominator for them is that the economy is […]
Continue ReadingThe war is taking a heavy toll on the Israeli people and its economy. Many young men have been called up to the IDF meaning less personnel at work and less demand for products and services. Others have been placed on unpaid leave. We have discussed some of the financial compensation procedures in recent […]
Continue ReadingIn the four weeks since Operation Swords of Iron began, many businesses, especially those down South, have been affected and require aid from the government to keep existing. On Thursday, the Knesset voted in the first reading of a draft for an economic aid plan for businesses, but behind the plan lies a fierce […]
Continue ReadingIn a seminar hosted by the Israeli Advanced Technology Industries (IATI) on Thursday night, experts addressed the impact that the ongoing conflict in Gaza will have on the Israeli tech industry. One of the primary questions posed to the panel of experts was about the potential increase in down rounds for Israeli companies during […]
Continue ReadingZoom Video Communications has terminated a webinar scheduled for November 2, after determining it violated company policies, as result as an inquiry by The Jerusalem Post. The webinar featured Hossam Badran, identified as a senior Hamas official, and aimed at disseminating the group’s propaganda to Western audiences. Julia from Zoom’s Trust and Safety department […]
Continue ReadingAs the Israel-Hamas War prepares to enter its fourth week, the discourse surrounding Israel’s most tragic war consumes our lives. In the age of social media, the war that wages on in the most contested area of the Middle East extends well beyond the geographic region, affecting hundreds of millions of people around the […]
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Ships sailing for Israel face a 10-fold jump in war risk premiums as the conflict in Gaza intensifies, prompting industry calls for the government to help ensure vital imports keep coming. Israel has vowed to annihilate Hamas after its terrorists stormed through Israeli towns from Gaza on Oct. 7, killing 1,400 people and seizing more […]
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The Adaptation Gap Report 2023 issued by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP), says the world is underprepared, under invested and lacking the necessary planning, leaving us all exposed. It warns that instead of speeding up, progress on adapting to climate change is stalling. The slowdown extends to finance, planning and implementation, says UNEP, with massive […]
Continue ReadingA report published on Thursday by the Labor Ministry has revealed that, as of the beginning of the ongoing conflict with Gaza, approximately 760,000 people have been forced to step away from their jobs due to military service, residing in the Gaza periphery, or caring for children, making up approximately 18% of the workforce. […]
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