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Netanyahu made a tactical retreat
Netanyahu made a tactical retreat. It's not a win yet and Ben Gvir got his private militia. Netanyahu will do what Netanyahu knows best: maneuvering and lying. Breaking: Prime Minister Netanyahu has announced a pause in the legislation for legal overhaul; a huge victory for the millions who have been protesting for over 12 weeks. See the thread below for more. … [Read more...] about Netanyahu made a tactical retreat
Netanyahu resignation would be the best possible outcome
Netanyahu's reputation as a political wizard capable of fulfilling their desires has been irreparably damaged. Netanyahu's coalition may survive despite his retreat from the proposed judicial overhaul. The coalition members are too fond of their newly acquired ministries and positions and are unlikely to relinquish them easily. Yes. This is not the left or right protesting … [Read more...] about Netanyahu resignation would be the best possible outcome
The oil tanker Minerva Emily, a part of a shadow fleet smuggling Russian oil, spotted in Haifa Port
The 25,000 tonne Greek-owned, Maltese-flagged oil tanker Minerva Emily, a part of a shadow fleet smuggling Russian oil, spotted at berth in Haifa Port. Interestingly enough, the official page of Haifa Port's schedule does not show any record of Minerva Emily. Shakuf investigation reveals that Israel continues to import oil from Russia shipped through "ship-to-ship" switch or … [Read more...] about The oil tanker Minerva Emily, a part of a shadow fleet smuggling Russian oil, spotted in Haifa Port
Israel’s Defense Minister Yoav Galant has called for a “pause” in the legislation of the judicial overhaul led by the Netanyahu
1. In a major political development this evening, Israel's Defense Minister Yoav Galant has called for a "pause" in the legislation of the judicial overhaul led by the Netanyahu government. In Israel, the defense minister is regarded as the second most important minister— נדב איל Nadav Eyal (@Nadav_Eyal) March 25, 2023 The largest protests in the history … [Read more...] about Israel’s Defense Minister Yoav Galant has called for a “pause” in the legislation of the judicial overhaul led by the Netanyahu
Mass Protests in Haifa against Netanyahu’s overhaul of the Supreme Court
Mass protests have been held today at Haifa's Matam, the largest and oldest dedicated hi-tech park in Israel. No democracy, no high-tech is the the motto of the day. The startup nation rejects attempts of Netanyahu to turn Israel into religious autocracy. Reportedly the leading Israeli tech companies are preparing contingency plans to move overseas if the judicial overhaul is … [Read more...] about Mass Protests in Haifa against Netanyahu’s overhaul of the Supreme Court
Autocracy in making
#BREAKING: Israeli Knesset Passes Law Preventing AG From Declaring a Prime Minister Unfit for Office, giving the power to the Gov/Knesset— Amichai Stein (@AmichaiStein1) March 23, 2023 … [Read more...] about Autocracy in making
We are losing our hard-won freedom to a bunch of religious fanatics led by a cynical kleptocrat
As Israeli anti-government demonstrators wave national flags outside the home of the head of an ultra-Orthodox Jewish party in the coalition, his supporters dance nearby. https://t.co/5g1w7hh704— Dan Williams (@DanWilliams) March 23, 2023 … [Read more...] about We are losing our hard-won freedom to a bunch of religious fanatics led by a cynical kleptocrat
Welcome to Bibi’s Gilead
In Margaret Atwood's novel The Handmaid's Tale, the Republic of Gilead, also known as Gilead or, by its leaders, the Divine Republic, is a patriarchal theocracy that exercises totalitarian control over the majority of the land that once constituted the United States. Hundreds of women clad in red, their heads bowed and topped with white wimples, moving slowing in formation … [Read more...] about Welcome to Bibi’s Gilead
The White House Snubs Netanyahu
Netanyahu is reportedly desperate for an invitation to the White House in order to gain some semblance of legitimacy for his harebrained scheme to weaken the Israeli Supreme Court. However, the Biden administration has declined to meet with him. As a result, it is likely that Netanyahu will respond with even more belligerent rhetoric and may even announce new settlements, to … [Read more...] about The White House Snubs Netanyahu
Just another standard evening in the Bibi 2023 government
The Minister of Justice, who is involved with a criminal from a well-known crime family, threatens not to accept a ruling from the Supreme Court that states that it is illegal for him to decide who will be the judges in the State of Israel. A Minister in the Ministry of Justice threatens the Commissioner of Police that he will be questioned if he does not do what he is told. … [Read more...] about Just another standard evening in the Bibi 2023 government
Netanyahu’s Government is looking for war
Minister Struck to Channel 7: I don't know how many years it will take...the return to Gaza involves many sacrifices. Gaza is part of the Land of Israel and the day will come when we will return to it. השרה סטרוק לערוץ 7: כמה שנים זה ייקח אני לא יודעת...השיבה לעזה כרוכה בקורבנות רבים. עזה היא חלק מארץ ישראל ויבוא היום שנשוב אליה. pic.twitter.com/wEYQ6Bn2Lb— נדב איל … [Read more...] about Netanyahu’s Government is looking for war
Israel is on the verge of a full-blown constitutional crisis
1/Israel is on the verge of a full-blown constitutional crisis. THREAD (video from the protests). The protest movement is increasing pressure to stop the government from implementing a judicial overhaul aimed at weakening the supreme court, practically ending its ability for pic.twitter.com/mU9VOPdfas— נדב איל Nadav Eyal (@Nadav_Eyal) March 17, 2023 … [Read more...] about Israel is on the verge of a full-blown constitutional crisis
Israeli Tech Companies Expand Operations in the US Despite Economic Tech Crisis
Israeli high-tech companies are expanding their operations in the United States and Europe, according to a survey by Kroll Consulting. The survey found that 78% of the Israeli hi-tech companies surveyed opened new jobs in the US or Europe during February 2023, with 75% of those jobs being in the US, mainly for sales, marketing, and customer-facing positions. This comes as there … [Read more...] about Israeli Tech Companies Expand Operations in the US Despite Economic Tech Crisis
Trigo and REWE Open Germany’s Largest Hybrid-Autonomous Supermarket
Trigo, a computer vision company based in Israel, and German supermarket giant REWE Group have opened Germany's largest hybrid-autonomous supermarket. The Trigo-powered store allows customers to shop and pay in a traditional way or autonomously without a checkout process. The store uses ceiling-mounted intelligent cameras and shelf sensors to enable frictionless shopping, … [Read more...] about Trigo and REWE Open Germany’s Largest Hybrid-Autonomous Supermarket
Andrea Doria, a destroyer of the Italian Navy, has been spotted in Haifa Port
Andrea Doria, a destroyer of the Italian Navy, has been spotted in Haifa Port. Andrea Doria is a versatile ship designed with a focus on anti-aircraft warfare and short to medium range defense capabilities, but also excels in anti-submarine and anti-surface warfare. It is equipped to handle high-performance rotorcraft and wheeled helicopters up to sea state 6 using a … [Read more...] about Andrea Doria, a destroyer of the Italian Navy, has been spotted in Haifa Port
Apple Maps Car has been spotted in Haifa, Israel
Apple Maps Cars are known to be used to collect data for Apple's mapping service. These cars are equipped with cameras, sensors, and other equipment to capture images and information about roads, buildings, and other geographic features. It's not uncommon for these cars to be spotted in various locations around the world as part of Apple's ongoing effort to improve and update … [Read more...] about Apple Maps Car has been spotted in Haifa, Israel
Acre: A Neglected and Dilapidating Old City with a Rich Cultural and Historical Heritage
Acre, also known as Akko, is a historic port city located in northern Israel with a rich cultural and historical heritage. The city has been inhabited for thousands of years and has been ruled by several empires including Roman, Crusader, Ottoman, and British. Despite its significant cultural and historical importance, Acre has been largely neglected and allowed to deteriorate … [Read more...] about Acre: A Neglected and Dilapidating Old City with a Rich Cultural and Historical Heritage
GameTech 2023, GameDev Conference, March 3, 2023, Tel Aviv
Opening Keynote Speech Ladies and gentlemen, esteemed guests and colleagues, it is my great pleasure to welcome you to GameTech 2023, the premier GameDev conference of the year. I am thrilled to be here with you all in Tel Aviv, a city that has quickly become one of the most exciting hubs for game technology and innovation. As we gather here today, we are at an exciting … [Read more...] about GameTech 2023, GameDev Conference, March 3, 2023, Tel Aviv
The Challenges of Israel in Absorbing the First Wave of Immigration from Arab and North African Countries
The establishment of the State of Israel in 1948 marked a new beginning for the Jewish people, who had faced centuries of persecution and discrimination in Europe. In the years following Israel's creation, a massive influx of immigrants arrived from Arab and North African countries, fleeing persecution and seeking refuge in the newly formed state. This wave of immigration … [Read more...] about The Challenges of Israel in Absorbing the First Wave of Immigration from Arab and North African Countries