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
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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
The Tel Aviv Stock Exchange (TASE) to Expand Authorized Activities of Non-Banking Members to Include Trading in Cryptocurrency
The Tel Aviv Stock Exchange (TASE) has proposed a draft for public comments to approve the expansion of authorized activities of non-banking members (NBMs) to include trading in cryptocurrency. The move aims to regulate the rapidly developing cryptocurrency sector, mitigate the risks associated with it, and protect customers. The proposed structure would allow customers to … [Read more...] about The Tel Aviv Stock Exchange (TASE) to Expand Authorized Activities of Non-Banking Members to Include Trading in Cryptocurrency
Israel’s national debt has been increasing in recent years
Israel's national debt has been increasing in recent years, largely due to increased government spending and reduced tax revenues. The COVID-19 pandemic has also had a significant impact on the economy, leading to further borrowing and increased national debt. According to the Bank of Israel, the country's national debt stood at approximately 73% of GDP as of the end of … [Read more...] about Israel’s national debt has been increasing in recent years
Putin is not popular in Israel
The sign on the wall of dilapidated building in Haifa says "Putin is shit" in Russian. It is true that Russian President Vladimir Putin is not particularly popular in Israel. There are several reasons for this. Israel has a complex relationship with Russia due to historical, political, and strategic factors. While Russia has historically had ties with Israel's Arab … [Read more...] about Putin is not popular in Israel
Mass Demonstrations Held Across Israel Against Proposed Judicial Reforms
On Monday, large-scale demonstrations were held in Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, and Haifa, with many Israelis taking to the streets to protest against proposed changes to the country's judiciary system. The proposed reforms have been a topic of heated debate in the Knesset, the Israeli parliament, and a first reading of the bill was scheduled for the same day. The demonstrations, … [Read more...] about Mass Demonstrations Held Across Israel Against Proposed Judicial Reforms
Israel-based company CaPow has raised $7.5m in seed funding to commercialize its battery-free perpetual power delivery system for robots
Israel-based company CaPow has raised $7.5m in seed funding to commercialize its battery-free perpetual power delivery system for robots in logistics centers and industrial facilities. CaPow's technology eliminates robots' dependency on lithium-ion batteries and reduces costs, as there's no downtime due to charging, while cutting the carbon footprint. The investment round was … [Read more...] about Israel-based company CaPow has raised $7.5m in seed funding to commercialize its battery-free perpetual power delivery system for robots