Monthly Archives: August 2025

Rafi beats antisemite

Posted on August 24, 2025

Israeli MMA fighter Rafi Aronov – who bravely fought against Hamas terrorists on 7 Oct – secured a major victory in London against Brad Wheeler, a known antisemite and vocal hater of Israel. Rafi walked into the arena proudly carrying … Continue reading →

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The jellyfish have gone

Posted on August 24, 2025

It is incredible, but after the end of the 3 weeks, terminating with the Fast of Av, nearly all the jellyfish (meduzot) vanish from Israel’s beaches.  So come here to enjoy safe, refreshing bathing in the warm Mediterranean. https://www.meduzot.co.il/overview-map/ https://pr.haifa.ac.il/2023/07/uofh-marine-scientists-predict-less-jellyfish-in-and-around-israel-shores-this-summer/

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Silver medals

Posted on August 24, 2025

Israel’s Tamar Steinberg won the silver medal at the World Sailing Championship in Aarhus, Denmark. Israelis Daniela Peleg finished in fifth place and Sharon Kantor in sixth place. Israel’s Nadav Levi won the BC2 silver at the 2025 World Boccia … Continue reading →

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Film Award winners

Posted on August 24, 2025

The 42nd Jerusalem Film Festival awarded Gal Gadot and US producer Lawrence Bender special awards of recognition. Gadot said, “I love my country, and I’m proud to be a part of it and to raise our voice for it.” Bender … Continue reading →

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The regional economic superpower

Posted on August 24, 2025

You may be able to read this article by Ruchir Sharma in the  UK Financial Times in which says “The markets are signaling a clear winner in the Middle East. Israel’s stunning stock rally suggests the country is cementing its … Continue reading →

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Two new millionaires

Posted on August 24, 2025

It was a week of extraordinary luck for Mifal HaPais, Israel’s state-run lottery, as two women in their 50s walked away with massive wins in consecutive draws – one taking home NIS 8 million, and the other scoring NIS 6 … Continue reading →

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Startup investment – to 24th Aug 25

Posted on August 24, 2025

IVIX raised $60 million; Vendict raised $10 million; HyperAd raised $1 million;

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Exits, takeovers, and mergers to 24th Aug 25

Posted on August 24, 2025

Trivago acquired Israel’s Holisto for $40 million.

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Better than China and Turkey

Posted on August 24, 2025

Israel’s Elbit beat Turkey’s Roketsan and China’s Norinco in a tender from Peru’s military for Elbit’s PULS artillery system, in an initial contract worth about $60 million. Elbit is working with Peruvian company FA ME in final negotiations with Peru’s … Continue reading →

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Airlines return to Israel

Posted on August 24, 2025

Scandinavian airline SAS has announced that it will resume flights to Israel, nearly a decade after suspending operations in the country. Beginning in late October, the airline will operate three weekly flights between Copenhagen and Tel Aviv. Air Europa has … Continue reading →

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