Monthly Archives: August 2025

World Para table tennis champion

Posted on August 18, 2025

Israel’s Caroline Tabib won the US Open para table tennis title. https://www.linkedin.com/posts/dov-lipman_israel-wins-again-congratulations-to-israeli-activity-7360287078946922496-Oz0z/ https://www.facebook.com/FollowTeamIsrael/posts/congrats-to-table-tennis-player-caroline-tabib-on-winning-the-us-open-so-proud-o/1287831539597608/

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European junior downhill cycling champion

Posted on August 18, 2025

Israel’s Omri Danon won the men’s junior gold medal at the 2025 UEC Mountain Bike Downhill European Championships in La Molina, Spain. The Israeli national anthem in Spain! https://www.uec.ch/resources/2025%20Events/downhill/liste/res.pdf https://www.linkedin.com/posts/dov-lipman_israeli-national-anthem-blasts-in-spain-congratulations-activity-7358820755813416961-fONw/ https://x.com/marilynnefriedm/status/1953095204904345741

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The Jewish music event of the year

Posted on August 18, 2025

Israel’s Ishay Ribo took the stage at Woodstock, New York, with more than 14,000 people from near and far. It was the largest Jewish music event of the year and the first of its kind at this iconic venue. https://www.israelnationalnews.com/flashes/664299

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Flamingos fail to migrate

Posted on August 18, 2025

Flocks of pink flamingos have chosen to remain at Keren Kayemeth LeIsrael–Jewish National Fund’s Hula Lake, They abandoned their preference for salty water sources. See great photos. https://www.jns.org/breaking-migration-mold-flamingos-spend-first-ever-summer-at-hula-lake/

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Egypt needs Israeli gas

Posted on August 18, 2025

In the largest export deal in Israel’s history, NewMed Energy and its Leviathan gas partners have signed a $35 billion agreement to supply some 130 billion cubic meters of natural gas to Egypt by 2040. NewMed, described the deal as … Continue reading →

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Greener airports

Posted on August 18, 2025

The TaxiBot, (see here previously) a hybrid-electric tug designed to move aircraft without firing up their engines, is now undergoing expanded trials across major international hubs, including Amsterdam Schiphol, New York JFK, Paris Charles de Gaulle, and New Delhi. https://unitedwithisrael.org/israeli-made-taxibot-gains-momentum-in-europes-push-for-greener-airports/

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Startup investment – to 17th Aug 25:

Posted on August 18, 2025

Appcharge raised $58 million; ACT-Security raised $20 million; NeoLogic raised $10 million;

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Exits, takeovers, and mergers to 17th Aug 25:

Posted on August 18, 2025

US Advent International is to acquire Israel’s Sapiens for $2.5 billion. Israel’s NICE Systems acquired German AI company Cognity for $955 million. US Diginex acquired Israeli cyber firm Findings (IDRRA) for $305 million. Global giant KPMG is acquiring the operations … Continue reading →

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Jerusalem reaches new heights

Posted on August 18, 2025

Jerusalem unveiled its first-ever skyscraper, marking a bold shift toward modern urban development while preserving its historic identity. https://worldisraelnews.com/watch-jerusalem-reaches-new-heights-with-construction-of-skyscraper/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jvyvAcoMfCU

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Defense companies aim to go public

Posted on August 18, 2025

Both Israel Aerospace Industries and Israel’s Rafael Advanced Defense Systems are currently owned by the State, but are looking to make public offerings. IAI hopes to float a minority stake for $30 billion. No sensitive data will be made public, … Continue reading →

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