A peculiar shimmer now lines the golden shores of Israel’s Mediterranean coast, not from seashells or tide-polished stones, but from the gelatinous domes of thousands of jellyfish that have washed ashore in unprecedented numbers. Stretching from the southern port city of Ashkelon all the way north to the bustling metropolis of Haifa, the coastline is witnessing what marine … [Read more...] about A Swarm of the Sea: Jellyfish Blanket Israel’s Coastline from Ashkelon to Haifa
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Haifa’s Real Estate: A Bubble on the Brink
Haifa’s housing market, once considered a more balanced and livable alternative to Tel Aviv’s runaway property scene, is now showing all the symptoms of a real estate bubble poised to rupture. The city's proud blend of coastal elegance, academic institutions, and cultural diversity has in recent years masked an emerging crisis—one driven by speculative construction, a deepening … [Read more...] about Haifa’s Real Estate: A Bubble on the Brink
The Proliferation of Ring-Necked Parakeets in Israel: A Complex Ecological Challenge
The ring-necked parakeet (Psittacula krameri), known also as the rose-ringed parakeet, is a vividly colored bird originally native to regions of Africa and the Indian subcontinent. Characterized by its bright green feathers, elongated tail, prominent red beak, and distinctive black and rose-colored ring around the neck in males, the species has long been popular as an exotic … [Read more...] about The Proliferation of Ring-Necked Parakeets in Israel: A Complex Ecological Challenge
Voyantis Redefines Growth Strategy with $41M Funding Round Led by Intel Capital
Voyantis, the AI-driven growth platform transforming customer acquisition and lifecycle optimization, has successfully raised $41M in its latest funding round—bringing total investments to $60M—and is set to fuel an even more aggressive global expansion. The funding, spearheaded by Intel Capital and bolstered by participation from Square Peg, Target Global, Jibe, Redseed, … [Read more...] about Voyantis Redefines Growth Strategy with $41M Funding Round Led by Intel Capital
A pogrom in the streets of Amsterdam
A pogrom in the streets of #Amsterdam. We have become the Gaza of Europe. Muslims with Palestinian flags hunting down Jews. I will NOT accept that. NEVER. The authorities will be held accountable for their failure to protect the Israeli citizens.Never again.— Geert Wilders (@geertwilderspvv) November 8, 2024 … [Read more...] about A pogrom in the streets of Amsterdam
WITH ANTISEMITISM AT AN ALL-TIME HIGH, JUST AHEAD OF KRISTALLNACHT, IMMERSIVE XR EXPERIENCE LAUNCHES, GIVING VIEWERS UNPRECEDENTED LOOK INSIDE A PIVOTAL MOMENT IN THE HOLOCAUST
The Claims Conference With Partners, USC Shoah Foundation, Meta, Makemepulse And UNESCO Release A cutting edge Mixed-Reality Experience Detailing The Fear-Provoking Time During And After Kristallnacht – The Night Of Broken Glass. NEW YORK, Oct. 30, 2024 - Today, just ahead of the 86th anniversary of Kristallnacht, the Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany … [Read more...] about WITH ANTISEMITISM AT AN ALL-TIME HIGH, JUST AHEAD OF KRISTALLNACHT, IMMERSIVE XR EXPERIENCE LAUNCHES, GIVING VIEWERS UNPRECEDENTED LOOK INSIDE A PIVOTAL MOMENT IN THE HOLOCAUST
UN chief Antonio Guterres just now mourned a mass murderer who oversaw the kidnapping of Hersh Goldberg-Polin
SICK: UN chief Antonio Guterres just now mourned “one of our UNRWA collagues” — hours after we all knew that this staffer was a mass murderer who oversaw the kidnapping of Hersh Goldberg-Polin. And four months after the UN was officially notified this employee was a terrorist. https://t.co/9Rpw6wThfC pic.twitter.com/ysvk5j4G8D— Hillel Neuer (@HillelNeuer) October 24, 2024 … [Read more...] about UN chief Antonio Guterres just now mourned a mass murderer who oversaw the kidnapping of Hersh Goldberg-Polin
Good Morning from Haifa!
Live update: 5 rockets fired at Haifa area, IDF says; some intercepted, others hit open ground; no injuries https://t.co/atWTUIcbOB— ToI ALERTS (@TOIAlerts) October 25, 2024 … [Read more...] about Good Morning from Haifa!
Haifa’s Empty Beaches Amid Ongoing Conflict with Hezbollah
October in Haifa is usually the perfect time to enjoy the city's stunning coastline. As the intense summer heat eases into comfortable warmth, locals and tourists alike flock to the beaches, savoring the Mediterranean breeze and the sun that still lingers late into the season. The waters become an inviting escape, and the sand welcomes crowds for long, leisurely afternoons. … [Read more...] about Haifa’s Empty Beaches Amid Ongoing Conflict with Hezbollah
Gloryless Fall of Sinwar: From Hiding to Oblivion
The portrayal of Yahya Sinwar as a "hero" by pro-Palestinian mob is a deeply polarizing narrative that speaks more to the complex layers of conflict than to reality. Sinwar’s life in the final stages, hidden underground and far removed from the battlefield, starkly contrasts with the traditional image of heroism. A year spent in isolation, burrowed within the labyrinth of … [Read more...] about Gloryless Fall of Sinwar: From Hiding to Oblivion
Genetic study suggests that Columbus was Jewish
Columbus likely Spanish and Jewish, study suggests https://t.co/vLLaLuB69P— BBC News (World) (@BBCWorld) October 13, 2024 Now antisemites will blame Jews in cultural and historical appropriation of Columbus explorations and Israel haters will flag it as a proof that colonialism is in Jewish genes. The problem is Israeli expansionism … [Read more...] about Genetic study suggests that Columbus was Jewish
The time has come for to remove the UNIFIL soldiers from Hezbollah strongholds
Netanyahu to the UN Secretary General regarding the incident of the attack on UNIFIL soldiers: "The time has come for you to remove the UNIFIL soldiers from Hezbollah strongholds and from the fighting areas. Your refusal to evacuate them makes them hostages of Hezbollah. This endangers both them and the lives of our soldiers." … [Read more...] about The time has come for to remove the UNIFIL soldiers from Hezbollah strongholds
October 7, 2024
Hezbollah had staged grounds for an October 7-style invasion
“Hezbollah had prepared to use those villages — as staging grounds for an October 7-style invasion…into Israeli homes. Hezbollah planned to invade Israel, attack Israeli communities, and massacre innocent men women and children.”🎥Watch the full statement by IDF Spox. RAdm.… pic.twitter.com/gHnKWSPGDv— Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) October 1, 2024 … [Read more...] about Hezbollah had staged grounds for an October 7-style invasion
War Reporting with a View
Ah, Merkaz HaCarmel, the crown jewel of Haifa, where Arabic channels unfriendly to Israel have found the perfect vantage point to cover the ongoing war between Israel and Hizbollah. Why risk it all in the chaotic streets of Beirut or the crumbling remnants of Gaza or still burning Hodeida oil terminals when you can enjoy five-star luxury with panoramic views of the Haifa bay … [Read more...] about War Reporting with a View
Israel’s Patience is Over: IDF Strikes Hezbollah Targets in Southern Lebanon
Israel’s patience has been tested long enough. IDF spokesman Lt. Col. Daniel Hagari’s statement about the recent wave of IDF attacks in Lebanon paints a clear picture of the escalating threat from Hezbollah. For over two decades, Hezbollah has embedded itself in civilian areas in Southern Lebanon, transforming homes into arsenals for cruise missiles, rockets, and drones. This … [Read more...] about Israel’s Patience is Over: IDF Strikes Hezbollah Targets in Southern Lebanon
Hizbollah rocket hits apartment building in Kiryat Bialik
Hizbollah rocket hits apartment building in Kiryat Bialik. Two 70-year old men and 16-year old girl lightly wounded. Reuters reports: Hezbollah attacks Israeli military industry complex in Haifa. … [Read more...] about Hizbollah rocket hits apartment building in Kiryat Bialik
Escalating Conflict: Israel and Hezbollah on the Brink of Broader War
The CRS report, titled "Israel and Lebanese Hezbollah: Current Violence and Potential Escalation" (dated September 20, 2024), provides an in-depth analysis of the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, particularly in the context of the broader Israel-Hamas war that began in October 2023. The report highlights the significant increase in hostilities following … [Read more...] about Escalating Conflict: Israel and Hezbollah on the Brink of Broader War
The rescued hostage is Qaid Farhan al-Qadi, 52, from a Bedouin community near the southern city of Rahat
An Israeli hostage was rescued alive by IDF troops from a tunnel in the southern Gaza Strip earlier today, the military announces.The rescued hostage is Qaid Farhan al-Qadi, 52, from a Bedouin community near the southern city of Rahat, who was working as a guard at a packing… pic.twitter.com/cAF44v8U87— Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian (@manniefabian) August 27, 2024 … [Read more...] about The rescued hostage is Qaid Farhan al-Qadi, 52, from a Bedouin community near the southern city of Rahat
IAF fighter jets struck and eliminated thousands of Hezbollah rocket launchers
Approx. 100 IAF fighter jets struck and eliminated thousands of Hezbollah rocket launcher barrels, aimed for immediate fire toward northern and central Israel.More than 40 Hezbollah launch areas were struck. We will do whatever is needed to defend our civilians and the State… pic.twitter.com/1nuuo9NEZj— Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) August 25, 2024 Important to point … [Read more...] about IAF fighter jets struck and eliminated thousands of Hezbollah rocket launchers