Airlines that have announced they are restoring Israel flights include Air India, Air France, Transavia, Air France, EasyJet, British Airways, ITA Airways; Wizz Air, and the Lufthansa Group (Swiss, Austrian, Brussels, Lufthansa, Eurowings. https://www.passportcard.co.il/en/airlines-flying-to-israel/

Israel’s Silynxcom (see here previously) has won a 4-year contract worth up to $2 million, to supply advanced in-ear communication systems to the national police of Finland. It comprises new-generation high-noise protection Clarus systems, with Silynxcom’s unique “talking from the … Continue reading →

Israel’s Energean has agreed to provide 12 billion cubic meters of natural gas to power the power plants of Israel’s Dalia and Eshkol power plants. It will be sufficient for the next 18 years and cost some $2 billion. https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-energean-signs-2b-dalia-power-plants-gas-deal-1001500211

The Israeli Shekel reached its strongest level against the US Dollar for two years – 3.541 to the US$.  The Bank of America expects the shekel to continue to strengthen if the ceasefire agreements are fully implemented. https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-shekel-strongest-for-two-years-against-us-dollar-1001500186

The normally anti-Israel “Economist” has rated Israel as the 6th strongest economy of 2024. It cited Israel’s strong macro figures with the low unemployment rate and the performance of the stock market strengthening the country’s situation in recent months. https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-indicators-point-to-high-investor-confidence-in-israel-1001497442

Startup Nation Central reports that Israel’s hi-tech GDP grew by 2.2% in 2024. It was due to funding, a record $15.8 billion in mergers and acquisitions and mature companies driving innovation and global integration. Cybersecurity remained Israel’s tech cornerstone. https://tps.co.il/articles/scale-up-nation-how-israels-tech-ecosystem-evolved-in-2024-despite-year-of-war/ … Continue reading →