The eve of Yom Kippur in Haifa - skateboarders have a field day at MerkazHaCarmel. The eve of Yom Kippur in Haifa is a special time. The city is quiet and still, as most people are at home preparing for the holiest day in the Jewish calendar. But there is one group of people who are out and about, making the most of the empty streets: skateboarders. MerkazHaCarmel, … [Read more...] about The eve of Yom Kippur in Haifa
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Real Food Inflation in Israel is Two-Digit
OECD Stats, probably based on fake statistics provided by Israeli government, show increase of food inflation by 4.8% in July 2023 comparing to the same period of previous year. The food inflation rate of only 4.8% in Israel seems fake. The real number is likely in the double digits. The latest OECD data for 2022 show that Israel has won a doubtful honor as the most expensive … [Read more...] about Real Food Inflation in Israel is Two-Digit
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas went on a long rambling speech with antisemitic tropes
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas: Hitler Fought the European Jews Because of Their Usury, Money Dealings, It Was Not about Antisemitism; Jews from Arab Countries Did Not Want to Emigrate, But Were Forced to Do So by Israel #Antisemitism @PalestinePMO pic.twitter.com/k75UmycuyM— MEMRI (@MEMRIReports) September 6, 2023 … [Read more...] about Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas went on a long rambling speech with antisemitic tropes
The Israeli ambassador in Moscow today signed a shameful intergovernmental agreement on cooperation with the Russian Federation in the field of film production
Leonid Nevzlin: "The Israeli ambassador in Moscow today signed a shameful intergovernmental agreement on cooperation with the Russian Federation in the field of film production. In my news feed, this news chronologically goes between reports of numerous victims in the market in Konstantinovka and a court hearing to extend the arrest of Yevgenia Berkovich and Svetlana … [Read more...] about The Israeli ambassador in Moscow today signed a shameful intergovernmental agreement on cooperation with the Russian Federation in the field of film production
Israel is the most expensive country in the OECD to live in
The latest OECD data for 2022 show that Israel has won a doubtful honor as the most expensive country to live in among the OECD (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development) member countries. Israel's high Price Level Index suggests that the cost of goods and services in Israel is relatively high compared to other OECD member countries and with everything that the … [Read more...] about Israel is the most expensive country in the OECD to live in
Netanyahu Killed Israeli Shekel
The exchange rate diagram of United States Dollar to Israeli new shekel says it all that you need to know about the future of Israel economy under the current government. Netanyahu killed Israel shekel with his judicial overhaul madness. Israelis vote with your feet taking their savings and future elsewhere. The exchange rate of the US dollar to the Israeli new shekel … [Read more...] about Netanyahu Killed Israeli Shekel
Shikma Bressler, a physicist and mother of five, has emerged as a symbol in the battle against the Israeli government’s controversial restructuring of the judiciary
Shikma Bressler, a physicist and mother of five, has emerged as a symbol in the battle against the Israeli government's controversial restructuring of the judiciary. She has been arrested multiple times for protesting the changes, which she believes will weaken the independence of the judiciary. Bressler is one of many Israelis who have been critical of the overhaul, which … [Read more...] about Shikma Bressler, a physicist and mother of five, has emerged as a symbol in the battle against the Israeli government’s controversial restructuring of the judiciary
10 Reasons for Not Inviting Benjamin Netanyahu to the White House
Top 10 Reasons for Not Inviting Benjamin Netanyahu to the White House https://youtu.be/n7flZtD81PY Self-serving Photo Op: Netanyahu seeks a White House invitation solely for a picture with President Biden to enhance his political image. Judicial Coup: Netanyahu aims to eliminate the reasonableness doctrine to shield his arbitrary and corrupt executive decisions from … [Read more...] about 10 Reasons for Not Inviting Benjamin Netanyahu to the White House
Tigo Energy Provides EDF Renewables Israel with Predict+ System
Tigo Predict+ technology provides a supply system with leading-edge financial forecasting capabilities August 01, 2023 RAANANA, Israel - Tigo Energy, Inc. (Nasdaq: TYGO), a leading provider of intelligent solar and energy storage solutions, today announced the expansion of the Company’s collaboration with EDF Renewables Israel, part of EDF Group and a leading developer … [Read more...] about Tigo Energy Provides EDF Renewables Israel with Predict+ System
The Economic Fallout of Judicial Reform in Israel
Here is a scenario of how the Israeli economy could decline as a result of judicial reform: Foreign investors lose confidence in Israel. The proposed judicial reforms have been widely criticized by legal experts and human rights groups, who argue that they would undermine the independence of the judiciary and weaken the rule of law. This has led to concerns that foreign … [Read more...] about The Economic Fallout of Judicial Reform in Israel
The signs of the dictatorship
מסימני הדיקטטורה: לראשונה שימוש בואש כלפי מפגיני שמאל מרכז בבגין בירושלים pic.twitter.com/N04varFCjC— Oren Ziv (@OrenZiv_) July 24, 2023 טוב, זה סרטון הופך קרביים. הבחור יושב על החומה ומניף דגל. מי שכיוון אליו את הסילון בכינון ישיר, פושע. ככה פשוט. pic.twitter.com/wNiAoQTHKl— Ben Caspit בן כספית (@BenCaspit) July 24, 2023 "עין הנץ", מערכת זיהוי … [Read more...] about The signs of the dictatorship
Netanyahu has lost it
הממשלה התנדנדה מעל התהום. ראש הממשלה הביט ימינה ושמאלה, לגלנט וליריב לוין, עיניו התרוצצו. ואז הקואליציה אחזה ידיים – וקפצה.והפעם, הכל מצולם. הצעדים העצבניים של ביבי. ניסיונות הבריחה שלו משר הביטחון שעוקב אחריו באולם המליאה. הוויכוח הגס, החריף, עם הידיים, בין ראש הממשלה בפועל,…— נדב איל Nadav Eyal (@Nadav_Eyal) July 24, 2023 … [Read more...] about Netanyahu has lost it
New Vardia or Vardia Opposite the Sea (ורדיה מול הים)
The new residential project in Haifa touted as New Vardia or Vardia Opposite the Sea (ורדיה מול הים) is neither Vardia nor exactly opposite the sea. The project is squeezed between high-end residential area of Vardia and deep wadi with old dilapidated houses populated mostly by Ultra-Orthodox Jewish residents. There is no connection to Vardia, the only road to New Vardia goes … [Read more...] about New Vardia or Vardia Opposite the Sea (ורדיה מול הים)
Container ships and cruise ships contribute significantly to air pollution in Haifa, Israel
Container ships and cruise ships contribute significantly to air pollution in Haifa, Israel. According to a 2018 study by the Environmental Protection Ministry, ships account for 20% of all air pollution in Haifa. The main pollutants emitted by ships are nitrogen oxides (NOx), sulfur dioxide (SO2), and particulate matter (PM). These pollutants can cause a variety of health … [Read more...] about Container ships and cruise ships contribute significantly to air pollution in Haifa, Israel
Israel Independence Day 2023
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