Monthly Archives: July 2026

Eurovision success

Posted on July 21, 2026

Israel’s Eurovision 2026 singer Noam Bettan wrapped himself in tefillin (philatelies) and prayed before his Eurovision performance. Noam came second to Bulgaria in the final competition singing “Michelle”. It was a great result as Israel does not need the trouble … Continue reading →

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Rhythmic gymnasts take the floor in Baku

Posted on July 21, 2026

Israeli rhythmic gymnastics team won gold at the World Cup in the all-around competition and the five-balls routine in Baku, Azerbaijan. Daniela Munits won gold medals in both the Cross Battle competition and the clubs final. The Israelis also won … Continue reading →

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1,000 attend concert at new Binyamin region amphitheater

Posted on July 21, 2026

More than 1,000 residents attended the Ishay Ribo concert that opened the Talmidim Amphitheater, a new venue in the Binyamin Region. Tickets were sold out within two hours. The venue is planned to be expanded to accommodate up to 3,000 … Continue reading →

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Israeli Pavilion popular at Biennale

Posted on July 21, 2026

Star attraction at the the 61st Venice Biennale contemporary art exhibition was the installation by Israeli artist Belu-Simion Fainaru. “Rose of Nothingness” includes drip irrigation, mezuzahs, and locks engraved with the commandment “Love thy neighbor as thyself”. https://www.timesofisrael.com/despite-protests-israeli-biennale-pavilion-opens-includes-jewish-mystical-symbols/

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Economy is booming

Posted on July 21, 2026

Israel’s economy is expected to outperform major developed markets in 2026. Capital markets are also outperforming, with the Tel Aviv 35 surging and the shekel rising. The IMF estimates 3.5% growth for Israel this year, compared to 2.3% for the … Continue reading →

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$8.4 billion in six months

Posted on July 21, 2026

Israeli startups closed at least 129 funding rounds in the first six months of 2026, raising at least $8.4 billion, mostly in AI and cybersecurity companies. https://www.calcalistech.com/ctechnews/article/hjyqukqqzx

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S&P continues A rating

Posted on July 21, 2026

U.S. credit rating agency S&P affirmed Israel’s sovereign credit rating at A/A-1 with a stable outlook. Key factors include Israel’s wealthy, innovation- and technology-driven economy, large net external asset position, deep local capital markets and credible, flexible monetary policy. https://www.jns.org/news/israel-news/s-p-affirms-israels-a-a-1-rating-with-stable-outlook

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Public wealth increased 80% in six years

Posted on July 21, 2026

The assets of the Israeli public (bank accounts, savings, and securities, has risen from NIS 4.1 trillion in 2020 to NIS 7.4 trillion at the end of Feb 2026. On average, Israelis now have doubled their holdings in Israeli stocks … Continue reading →

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Arkia expands Vietnam service

Posted on July 21, 2026

Israeli airline Arkia is expanding its service from Tel Aviv to Vietnam. The carrier said it will begin weekly non-stop service from Tel Aviv to Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City) starting in October, in addition to its weekly flights to the … Continue reading →

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Elbit opens new Romanian factory

Posted on July 21, 2026

Israel’s Elbit Systems inaugurated a new drone facility in Romania for the production of advanced unmanned aerial systems platforms. The defense tech giant seeks to expand its footprint in Europe. The site is Elbit’s 7th production facility in Romania where … Continue reading →

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