Monthly Archives: January 2026

Assuta was ready when necessary

Posted on January 25, 2026

Israel’s newest public hospital, Assuta Ashdod, was never meant to be a primary destination for emergency helicopter evacuations from Gaza. But being only 16 miles from Gaza, it treated 60% of soldiers injured in the war’s most severe phases, with … Continue reading →

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Road construction reveals beautiful caves

Posted on January 10, 2026

While carving a new road through Samaria, builders unexpectedly broke into a hidden, million-year-old underground world of breathtaking caves, rare formations, and unique life. It includes Israel’s deepest cave and a blind spider species. https://unitedwithisrael.org/watch-road-construction-leads-to-the-discovery-of-rare-cave-system-in-samaria/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Em8bTehz_ss

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Israeli hoops star gets better and better

Posted on January 10, 2026

On his 25th birthday, Israeli basketball player Deni Avdija of the Portland Trail Blazers, notched a triple-double with 29 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists as his 9th-placed Portland Blazers beat 2nd-place San Antonio Spurs. Avdija won Western Conference’s Player … Continue reading →

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Rain turns the Negev desert green

Posted on January 10, 2026

Heavy rains from the latest weather system filled the limans and runoff basins across several areas of the northern and western Negev, creating major changes in the landscape. https://thejewishedition.com/topics/environment-weather/2026/01/01/heavy-rainfall-turns-the-negev-desert-green/  

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Average wage rises 4.6%

Posted on January 10, 2026

The average wage for Israeli workers in Nov 2025 was NIS 13,587 per month, up 4.6% from Nov 2024. During that period annual inflation was 2.4%. In the tech sector, the average monthly wage in Oct 2025 was NIS 32,479, … Continue reading →

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Top “Unicorn” university

Posted on January 10, 2026

A Stanford University study has found that undergraduate studies at Tel Aviv University dramatically increase the likelihood of becoming a founder of a billion-dollar startup. 260%  more likely than if they didn’t study at TAU. It was the highest recorded … Continue reading →

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Investment news to 11th Jan 25

Posted on January 10, 2026

ACT Security raised $60 million; Spirit raised $50 million;

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Israeli whisky takes world by storm

Posted on January 10, 2026

Whisky may be synonymous with Scotland and Ireland, but Israeli distillers are changing the narrative. As local producers launch new distilleries and export their spirits worldwide, Israeli whisky is gaining unexpected international recognition. https://worldisraelnews.com/watch-israeli-whiskey-takes-the-world-by-storm/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3QFh3J7X6dY

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The first direct flight from Israel to Vietnam

Posted on January 10, 2026

Israeli airline Arkia has inaugurated the first non-stop service from Tel Aviv to Vietnam. Arkia flies once a week to the Vietnamese capital of Hanoi, to become biweekly in March. https://worldisraelnews.com/arkia-launches-first-ever-flight-from-tel-aviv-to-vietnam/

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International flights to Israel

Posted on January 10, 2026

More airlines have returned to Israel, including Air India which resumed non-stop flights between Tel Aviv and Delhi on 1st Jan. Meanwhile, Etihad airways is to operate a record six flights a day between Tel Aviv and Abu Dhabi. In … Continue reading →

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