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New record for forex reserves
Israel’s foreign exchange reserves at the end of Oct 2025 rose to $231.954 billion – a new record for the third consecutive month. The level of the reserves relative to GDP at the end of Oct was 41.3%. https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-israels-forex-reserves-hit-new-record-1001521383
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No EU boycott – just the opposite
Despite threats to boycott, European nations are increasing purchases of Israeli defense systems. Israeli military exports hit a record $14.8 billion in 2024, of which 54% went to European countries. It compares to just over 33% in 2023. https://worldisraelnews.com/eu-boosts-israeli-defense-purchases-despite-boycott-threats/
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Look what they did to our plane
Amazing video showing how Israel completely upgraded the F35 combat aircraft, to double its range and equip it with the latest Israeli technology, whilst still keeping it impervious to radar. This was despite the US manufacturer saying it was impossible. … Continue reading
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The center of the chip world
With $40 billion of deals since 1996, and annual +$400 million of private funding, Israel is central to the world’s semiconductor supply chain. Israeli R&D underpins Intel’s Gaudi AI processors, Amazon’s Graviton CPUs and Nvidia’s high-speed data center interconnects. https://www.calcalistech.com/ctechnews/article/sj411cxdkwe
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Study at the Technion in English
At Israel’s Technion, you can study for a BSc in Engineering or Science entirely in English. Or choose an MSc in Science and Engineering. https://govextra.gov.il/moia/academic-programs-in-english/home/technion-programs/ https://int.technion.ac.il/
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Drone maintenance of wave power stations
Israel’s BladeRanger (see here previously) has partnered with Israel’s Eco Wave Power Global (see here previously) to deliver the first-ever drone-powered maintenance solution for onshore wave energy systems. See video of what the drones can do. https://www.ecowavepower.com/eco-wave-power-and-bladeranger-launch-first-ever-drone-powered-maintenance-for-onshore-wave-energy-systems/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bNWGpRQIhiw
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Transforming patient phone calls
Israel’s Popai Health listens to patient phone calls, then uses Voice AI to identify clinical, operational, and social cues, and subsequently improve proactive follow-up care. The system is already deployed at providers including Essen Healthcare and Clover Health. https://www.calcalistech.com/ctechnews/article/bjvouquj11e https://www.popai.health/
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Say “cheese”
Four Israeli dairies won a total of 15 medals in the annual international Mondial du Fromage cheese competition in the city of Tours, France. Gvinage, Hanan Hagaban, Flora and Hanoked Dairy Farm won between them four gold medals, five silver … Continue reading
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Aid for Jamaica
Israel has begun the dispatch of humanitarian and medical aid to Jamaica, following the destruction caused by Hurricane Melissa. https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-872619 https://www.gov.il/en/pages/israel-to-dispatch-a-humanitarian-and-medical-aid-delegation-to-jamaica-3-nov-2025 https://www.timesofisrael.com/jewish-and-israeli-groups-rush-to-provide-aid-to-hurricane-ravaged-jamaica/
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More agreements signed with India
Israel and India signed new agreements to expand defense, industrial, and technological co-operation during high-level talks in Tel Aviv. India is also finalizing deals worth $3.7b for Israeli defense systems and the joint manufacture of other armaments. https://www.algemeiner.com/2025/11/04/israel-india-sign-deals-boost-defense-industrial-tech-cooperation/ https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-india-to-approve-deals-worth-37b-for-israeli-defense-missiles-1001525182 https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-israeli-joint-venture-wins-huge-indian-army-rifle-deal-1001524541
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