Monthly Archives: February 2024

Irish basketball team trounced

Unsporting behavior by the Irish women’s basketball team was rewarded with being convincingly beaten 87 – 57 by the Israeli team.  The Irish team had requested to boycott the match but were told that they would be hit with a … Continue reading

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The hectic life of an Israeli quadriplegic tennis player

Nice article about Guy Sasson (see here previously) who was runner-up in both the singles and doubles wheelchair tennis finals at the Australian Open. https://www.jns.org/the-hectic-life-of-guy-sasson-world-ranked-israeli-wheelchair-tennis-player/

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Sports center to be built on Gaza border

Canadian-Israeli philanthropist Sylvan Adams has promised to build a sports infrastructure in the Gaza border area. He announced that a bicycle track will be built in memory of the fallen, as a donation on behalf of the cycling group he … Continue reading

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Flags & flowers in Feb

Huge floral display on the streets of Jerusalem last week. The blue & white colors of the Israeli flag were also flying. https://rjstreets.com/2024/02/11/new-february-flowers-and-flying-flags-in-jerusalem/

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Discovering the hidden gems of Tel Aviv

AZbigmedia – the fastest-growing news website in the US – focused on Tel Aviv as a tourist destination. The comprehensive article describes Tel Aviv as a vibrant and cosmopolitan city celebrated for its stunning beaches, bustling markets, and lively nightlife. … Continue reading

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Huge number of Unicorn founders from Israeli universities

Apart from US universities, Israeli universities are top of the world for producing alumni who launch startups that grow into billion-dollar companies. Tel Aviv was number 1 with 31 founders; Technion – 3rd (27); Hebrew U – 5th (23). BGU … Continue reading

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Israel & Argentina sign innovative software agreement

On his first visit to Israel, Argentinian President Javier Milei signed an agreement with the Israel Latin America Network (ILAN) to develop innovative software and technologies. The President saw it as a major opportunity to advance Argentina’s economy. https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/384943

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Canada approves “no cow” milk

Canada has given Israel’s Remilk approval to sell its animal-free milk protein, marking the first time the country has authorized such a product. Remilk previously received similar approvals in the US, Israel, and Singapore. https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/remilk-makes-history-as-first-animal-free-milk-protein-greenlit-for-use-in-canada-302053391.html

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Exits, mergers and takeovers – to 18/2/24

US cyber giant F5 has acquired Israeli cybersecurity Wib for “tens of millions of dollars.” Israel’s HiBob is acquiring British payroll platform Pento for $40 million. Israel’s Armis has acquired US-based CTCI for $20 million.

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Startup investment – to 18/2/24

Clarity-Sec raised $16 million; Lava Network raises $15 million; Seal Security raised $7.4 million;

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