Monthly Archives: April 2024

Protection at sea

Posted on April 14, 2024

For the first time, Israel deployed the C-Dome naval point defense system on a recently commissioned Sa’ar 6-class corvette to intercept an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) that had entered its airspace near the southern city of Eilat. Here is an … Continue reading →

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Fallen soldier saves five lives

Posted on April 14, 2024

The family of fallen IDF soldier Sivan Weil donated his organs. His heart, lungs, kidneys, liver, and pancreas saved five seriously ill patients at Israel’s Sheba, Hadassah, and Beilinson Medical Centers. https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-794971 https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/parents-of-soldier-killed-in-gaza-say-organs-donated/

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Look what we found when we had a clear-out

Posted on April 7, 2024

When the National Library of Israel (NLI) moved to its new building, it discovered priceless artifacts that had been languishing in boxes in the basement of the old library building for decades. The Seattle-based Samis Foundation has given $1 million … Continue reading →

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Matisyahu ascends to new heights

Posted on April 7, 2024

Rap singer Matisyahu uplifted the spirits of the crowd at Jerusalem’s Zappa at the Lab. The eclectic musician entertained his secular and religious fans for two hours with his 20 years of hits.  From his recent “Ascent” memorial to the … Continue reading →

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See the parade

Posted on April 7, 2024

The photos of Jerusalem’s Purim Parade by the Real Jerusalem Streets are far more interesting than those published here last week.  The costumes of many of the spectators also deserve much praise. https://rjstreets.com/2024/03/31/favorite-purim-photos-in-jerusalem-and-more/

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Boutique hotel joins elite club

Posted on April 7, 2024

Jaffa’s Drisco boutique hotel, and its onsite (non-kosher) top Middle East restaurant, George & John, are the first Israeli establishments to be admitted to the Relais & Châteaux association. The Drisco once hosted Mark Twain, fell into disrepair, now refurbished … Continue reading →

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Hi-tech is thriving

Posted on April 7, 2024

Despite 15% of employees in the IDF reserves, plus air travel restrictions, most Israeli startups continue to thrive. Startup Nation Central reports that 220 investments since Oct 7 raised some $3.1billion. March’s $822m exceeded Jan + Feb. Plus, 20 new … Continue reading →

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Israeli security for Daimler trucks

Posted on April 7, 2024

Israel’s C2A Security is to supply its EVSec cybersecurity platform to Daimler Trucks.  C2A’s CEO said it was “one of the most significant product security deals that was done in the industry”. Also, in 2023 C2A sold its platform to … Continue reading →

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Startup investment – to 7/4/24

Posted on April 7, 2024

Hailo raised $120 million; Lumana raised $24 million; Nucleai raised $14 million;

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New fungicide for Europe

Posted on April 7, 2024

Israel’s Adama (see here previously) has launched a new early-stage multi-crop cereal fungicide in Europe. Forapro protects crops such as wheat and barley from common fungal diseases including Powdery Mildew, Septoria, and Yellow Rust.  It is highly absorbent, fast-acting, and … Continue reading →

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