Monthly Archives: June 2025

Baby saved after Iranian attack

Posted on June 22, 2025

A 3-month-old baby was pulled out alive and in good condition from the rubble in Rishon Letzion in the aftermath of the 3rd Iranian barrage of ballistic missiles fired indiscriminately at civilian residences in the greater Tel Aviv area. Shortly … Continue reading →

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Air superiority in 48 hours

Posted on June 22, 2025

In just 48 hours, Israel achieved full air superiority over Iranian skies. In Israel’s preemptive military campaign operation “Rising Lion”, 200 Israeli jets struck critical Iranian targets and Israel now operates freely in Iranian airspace. https://israfan.com/p/israel-air-superiority-iran-operation-rising-lion

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Art Garfunkel captivates Tel Aviv audience

Posted on June 8, 2025

US singer Art Garfunkel (now 83), of the legendary duo Simon & Garfunkel, performed at Yarkon Park Tel Aviv in the first visit by a major international artist to Israel since Oct 7 2023. His songs included “The Sound of … Continue reading →

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Check mate

Posted on June 8, 2025

Young Israeli chess champion Noam Sasson (11) (see here previously) won the 4th international U20 tournament in Vigevano, Italy. 161 participants from 7 countries competed. https://www.facebook.com/share/p/16dQVxj7yp/

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Horton Hears a Jew

Posted on June 8, 2025

This satirical reimagining of Dr. Seuss’ classic, “Horton Hears a Who”, tells the story of a people who refuse to be erased – delivered with gravitas, heart, and a touch of Seussian sass by Eylon Levy and Israel’s Spokeskid, 10-year-old … Continue reading →

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Other sporting successes

Posted on June 8, 2025

Israelis won gold at the Wheel Gymnastics World Championships in Leipzig. Mei Shibi won the Formula 3 Championship race at Varano, Italy. Aya Vainer (13) won the motocross race in Catalunya, Spain. Plus European medals in artistic swimming (bronze) and … Continue reading →

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Deficit reduced again

Posted on June 8, 2025

Israel’s fiscal deficit narrowed in the twelve months to the end of April 2025, for the seventh consecutive month, to 5.1% of GDP, or NIS 104.7 billion from 5.2% at end of March. https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-israels-fiscal-deficit-narrows-for-seventh-straight-month-1001510072

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EU relies on Israel

Posted on June 8, 2025

Israel’s defense exports in 2024 were a record $14.8 billion, up about 11.7% from 2023 and double the amount five years ago. 54% of exports went to Europe (up from 35% in 2023 – UK, France, Spain, and Ireland take … Continue reading →

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Defying the odds – the resilience of Israel’s economy

Posted on June 8, 2025

Only an opinion piece, but the facts are undeniable. The shekel is as strong as pre-Oct 7 2023; so is Israeli credit spending and house purchases; Israel’s unemployment is low; and the Tel Aviv Stock market has outperformed New York’s. … Continue reading →

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$75 million to invest in Israeli cybersecurity

Posted on June 8, 2025

Israeli-US venture capital fund Merlin Ventures (see here previously) has closed its $75 million second fund, which will focus on investments in growth stage Israeli cybersecurity companies. In addition, Merlin’s Genesis Program will grow the startups in its portfolio. https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-merlin-ventures-closes-75m-israel-vc-fund-1001512073

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