Monthly Archives: January 2013

Turkish journalist openly defends Israel

Hurriyet Daily News writer Burak Bekdil lives in Ankara and frequently attacks the Turkish leadership and defends Israel. He wrote that Golda Meir was correct in stating “there will not be peace between the Muslim world and Israelis until the … Continue reading

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The ultimate lecture

Everything you wanted to know about “International Law” but were afraid to ask. 46 minutes from Professor Eugene Kontorovich that explains the terms “illegal”, “occupation” and “settlements”. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ub2x5UvjUs4&feature=player_embedded

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The country is Israel

A financial organization has just discovered the investment opportunities in the Jewish State. http://seekingalpha.com/article/1116281-don-t-ignore-this-emerged-market

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And 660,000 tons of Potash

(Thanks to Atid-EDI) Israel Chemicals will supply Chinese customers with $264 million worth of Israeli Potash during 2013. The agreement includes provision for a three-year total of 3 million tons ($1.2bn). The Potash fertilizer will help grow the crops necessary … Continue reading

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China buys Israeli flat panel displays

(Thanks to Atid-EDI) China may be manufacturing the world’s TV flat screens, but their assembly lines need Israeli hi-tech equipment to build them. Israel’s Orbotech has just won a contract for $40 million of its latest generation automated optical inspection … Continue reading

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ADHD company to make NASDAQ listing

Israel’s Alcobra will be the first launch by an Israeli life sciences company on Nasdaq since 2010. Alcobra’s MG01CI ADHD medication is undergoing a Phase II clinical trial. It is a non-stimulant treatment, which makes it safer than Ritalin and … Continue reading

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Hi-tech Haredi conference

Jerusalem has been hosting a first of its kind conference focusing on hi-tech entrepreneurship, innovation and employment in Israel’s ultra-orthodox sector. Political leaders, entrepreneurs and technicians discussed government programs and effective ways of raising capital. http://www.timesofisrael.com/haredim-as-the-next-wave-of-tech-entrepreneurs/

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More El Al flights to London

From March, Israel’s national carrier is to add four more weekly flights to Luton airport, plus a further five flights in June. By the summer 22 flights will operate from Tel Aviv into the London area every week. El Al … Continue reading

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Israeli companies are on the move

Israel’s PointGrab and eyeSight have 95% of the market for Gesture technology – the latest feature for personal computers. The Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, revealed PointGrab’s latest deal with Samsung’s smart TVs and eyeSight’s with AMD’s new graphics … Continue reading

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Israeli inflation hits 6-year low

The year-end increase in the price index was 1.6 percent, well within government target projections of 1-3%. Predictions for 2013 remain low at 1.8%. Reasons included reduced prices of fruits and vegetables, mobile phone tariffs, Internet services and preschool education. … Continue reading

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