Monthly Archives: May 2023

Firefighting planes

Posted on May 22, 2023

Elbit Systems (see here previously) will provide aerial firefighting services until 2031 to Israel’s Ministry of National Security through a fleet of 14 aircraft. The squadron will be operated under the guidance of the Israeli Police in coordination with the … Continue reading →

Posted in Science & Technology | Leave a comment

NIS 1 billion for solar projects

Posted on May 22, 2023

Israel’s Doral Energy (see here previously) has signed a financial agreement to fund Israel’s largest portfolio of solar-integrated storage projects. The lenders’ consortium led by Mizrahi Bank will provide financing of over NIS 1 billion. Doral will connect its network … Continue reading →

Posted in Science & Technology | Leave a comment

Global InfoSec Award

Posted on May 22, 2023

Israel’s Backslash Security (see here previously) won “Editor’s Choice for Application Security” in the 11th Annual Global InfoSec Awards in San Francisco. Backslash also won the Cyber Top Innovations award, presented by Enterprise Security Tech. https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2023/04/26/2655470/0/en/Backslash-Security-Named-Winner-of-the-Coveted-Global-InfoSec-Awards-During-RSA-Conference-2023.html https://www.backslash.security/about

Posted in Science & Technology | Leave a comment

The Volcani agriculture center

Posted on May 22, 2023

Israel’s Volcani Center Agricultural Research Organization, the brainchild of, Yitzhak Elazari Wilkanski, has helped turn Israel into one of the world’s champions for agricultural innovation. Today it encompasses Animal and Plant sciences, Soil, water & environment, Agri-engineering, & Postharvest. https://www.israel21c.org/100-years-of-innovation-turns-israel-into-an-agricultural-leader/

Posted in Science & Technology | Leave a comment

Igniting deep tech

Posted on May 22, 2023

Intel has selected 10 more Israeli startups for its 8th Ignite accelerator cohort, covering tech areas of AI/ML, cybersecurity, hardware, and Web 3.0.  They are Akooda, Hossted, InsidePacket, Ox Security, Pelanor, Phononics, PVML, Speedb, Tweed, and VOCAI. https://www.calcalistech.com/ctechnews/article/rjisirmr2 https://www.akooda.co/ https://hossted.com/ … Continue reading →

Posted in Science & Technology | Leave a comment

Futuristic Israeli transportation

Posted on May 22, 2023

Mobility 360 is the theme for the 11th annual EcoMotion Week (May 22 – 24) at Expo TLV. It is where the smart mobility sector intersects with the development of smart cities, transportation, connectivity, automobiles, infrastructure, logistics, supply chain and … Continue reading →

Posted in Science & Technology | Leave a comment

Israel Space Week

Posted on May 22, 2023

The first Israeli mission to the Moon ended in a crash landing. But the new generation of Moon landers for SpaceIL’s Beresheet 2 is inspiring a new generation of Israelis. https://video.i24news.tv/#/content/6327467640112

Posted in Science & Technology | Leave a comment

Lifeless PA Arab revived

Posted on May 22, 2023

A 63-year-old Palestinian Arab man was brought to the Hashmonaim Crossing by relatives after suffering a cardiac arrest. Israeli security guards immediately initiated CPR. United Hatzalah volunteer EMTs plus other paramedics eventually managed to get a pulse and the patient … Continue reading →

Posted in Israel is Inclusive & Global | Leave a comment

Visa agreement with Japan

Posted on May 22, 2023

A work-vacation visa agreement has been signed between Japan and Israel. Each year 200 young Israelis aged 18 – 30 can combine work and studies in Japan for up to one year. In addition, Israeli high-tech, cyber, health, and agriculture … Continue reading →

Posted in Israel is Inclusive & Global | Leave a comment

Jerusalem Post Conference in NYC

Posted on May 22, 2023

The Jerusalem Post’s annual conference takes place in New York City on Jun 5. The extensive list of scheduled speakers includes top Israeli diplomats, politicians, entertainers, high-tech innovators and thought leaders. Tickets are available at the following site. https://congress.jpost.com/the-jerusalem-post-new-york-conference-2023/

Posted in Israel is Inclusive & Global | Leave a comment