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H&M's sister chain '& Other Stories' to open stores in Israel

Company's franchisee in Israel says it will open at least 2 stores at end of 2021; stores set to be opened at Azrieli Mall in Tel Aviv and Malha Mall in Jerusalem; the chain's skincare will also be sold at Israeli stores, while makeup will arrive later on

Ynet , 11:38 , 04.11.21

Four Seasons lands in Israel with first hotel in Tel Aviv

Municipal planning and construction board gives the go-ahead to massive project that will host the international hotel chain's first branch in the Holy Land as well as luxury apartments and commercial areas

Hila Tsion , 22:47 , 04.08.21

IMF raises Israel's economic growth forecast to 5% in 2021

Figures sign a strong recovery for the economy in coming years after taking a massive hit during the COVID-19 pandemic; exchequer lauds 'vote of confidence' in Israeli economy

Gad Lior , 18:54 , 04.06.21

Israel's pandemic budget deficit hits NIS 180 billion

Finance Ministry says cumulative deficit for March 2020-March 2021 about 12% of GDP; economy shows strong signs of recovery with tax revenue for March nearing NIS 28bln, marking 3rd consecutive month of pre-pandemic figures

Gad Lior , 17:47 , 04.04.21

4 million Israelis caught up in Facebook users' data breach

Leaked information includes full names, Facebook IDs, phone numbers, email addresses; breach first detected by Israeli cybercrime specialist Alon Gal of cybercrime intelligence firm Hudson Rock, who first posted about it in January

Hagar Bohbot , 14:48 , 04.04.21

Israeli tech is fighting violence against women

From digital bracelets that can alert police to odd behavior to secret app that will sound alarm if someone is spying on phone owner’s activities, Israeli and U.S. missions to UN team up to wage war on a different kind of terror

Mike Wagenheim/The Media Line , 10:16 , 04.04.21

Israeli startups help small U.S. businesses weather COVID storm

As many small-medium sized businesses struggle to survive the economic downturn beget by COVID-19, Israeli entrepreneurs offer tools to streamline payments and processes, making life easier for traders

TPS , 14:28 , 03.30.21

TikTok launches fact-checker on eve Israel's Election Day

Social media giant says content that cannot be factually verified will not appear on its main 'For You' page and be completely taken down if human staff finds it false; users to also receive warning before sharing video

Ynet , 20:54 , 03.22.21

Israel sends three innovative nanosatellites into space

Devices developed at Technion - Israel Institute of Technology in Haifa will receive signals from Earth and detect their precise geolocation for search and rescue, remote sensing, and environmental monitoring missions

TPS , 19:14 , 03.22.21

Israel to bail out its airlines with $210 mln COVID-19 aid plan

Financial assistance program will see tickets for El Al security personnel posted at airports that its carriers will fly to paid for over the next 20 years, regardless of if security requirements change

Reuters , 23:05 , 03.17.21

Israeli town abuzz with delivery drones in coordinated airspace test

The cheap flyers and their potential for ferrying anything from pizzas to prescription drugs between businesses and homes have caused them to rise in popularity, but has also stirred fears over risks of mid-air collisions or crashes

Reuters , 18:19 , 03.17.21

In first, Iron Dome intercepts rockets, drones at once

Aerial defense system successfully completes series of trials, testing ability to intercept multiple threats at same time and sending message to Iran after series of attacks on Saudi targets using UAVs and cruise missiles

Associated Press , 17:42 , 03.16.21

Women crowd-source their own security on Tel Aviv's streets

New app enables women in distress to share their live location with their contacts, locate and connect via audio or video to nearby volunteer women 'guardians' and even call police

Reuters , 19:50 , 03.15.21

Israel unveils guided mortar system for future urban warfare

After a decade of development, the 'Iron Sting' system will become operational in several months and will serve infantry battalions, bringing about a real revolution on the battlefield

Associated Press , 23:25 , 03.14.21

Israel study: excess smartphone, social media use leads to stress symptoms

Tel Aviv University School of Dental Medicine researchers say physical symptoms may include teeth-grinding, mouth muscle and jaw pain, sleeping problems, drowsiness and fatigue

TPS , 21:07 , 03.14.21

Stricken Israeli businesses pin hopes on return of foreign tourists

Owners of businesses catering to visitors from abroad say they don't know when government will reopen airport to non-Israelis; they say their struggles are ignored as Tourism Ministry responds to needs of domestic tourism only

Daniel Sonnenfeld / The Media Line , 19:04 , 03.13.21

Big tech makes big bucks from fake news, Israeli company finds

Study conducted by Adverifai uses AI technology to detect fake news on sites shows advertisers often ignorant of their role in propagating lies and their contribution to a 1 billion dollar revenue stream for fake news sites

Tal Shahaf , 18:33 , 03.12.21

Israel, Cyprus agree framework for settling offshore gas dispute

Aphrodite gas field discovered in 2011 is in Cypriot waters while a small part of it stretches into Israel's maritime zone; field estimated to hold 4.1 trillion cubic feet of gas can now be developed after nine-year delay

Reuters , 15:10 , 03.09.21

U.S. revokes sanctions waiver for Israeli mining magnate Gertler

Trump issued the waver in the last days of his administration despite accusations Gertler used his friendship with Democratic Republic of Congo’s former president, Joseph Kabila, to win sweetheart mining deals worth more than a billion dollars

Reuters , 07:35 , 03.09.21

Israel, Cyprus and Greece agree to link power grids via longest subsea cable

Energy Minister Yuval Steinitz says the Euro-Asia interconnector will provide a back-up power source in times of emergency and will be partly funded by the EU after being recognized as 'Project of Common Interest'

Reuters , 13:57 , 03.08.21

Israeli 5-minute battery charge aims to fire up electric cars

Herzliya-based StoreDot has developed first-generation lithium-ion battery that can rival filling time of standard vehicle at the pump, with backing from industry giants Daimler, British Petroleum and Samsung

AFP , 11:05 , 03.07.21

EU antitrust launches probe against Israeli drugmaker Teva

European Commission says the investigation will look into whether Teva artificially extended the market exclusivity of its multiple sclerosis drug Copaxone to block the access of its generic competitor to the medicine

Reuters , 13:45 , 03.04.21

Israeli high-tech solutions could help Texas winter storm

Israel-based firms say their water filtration, farming and energy products could have helped when Lone Star State's power grid collapsed during crisis as infrastructure failed to adapt to extreme weather, leading to worst-case scenarios

Tara Kavaler/The Media Line , 09:16 , 02.27.21

Israeli ancestry startup sold to private equity fund

Neither MyHeritage, which helps users find their family history through advanced technology, nor buyer Francisco Partners disclosed the precise amount paid, but the sale was placed at estimated $600 million or more

Meir Orbach , 14:01 , 02.25.21

Mideast mobility solutions for seniors

Israeli tech already helping Japan’s elderly reach their destination quickly and safely and may soon serve seniors closer to home, where mobility remains a challenge for members of the third age throughout the region

The Media Line , 17:13 , 02.24.21

Chinese spyware code copied from America's NSA, Israeli company says

Tel Aviv based Check Point Software Technologies report notes features in a piece of China-linked malware it dubs 'Jian' could only have been stolen from some of the National Security Agency break-in tools leaked to the internet in 2017

Reuters , 22:09 , 02.22.21

Israel to link Leviathan gas field to Egypt LNG plants, minister says

As both countries seek new ways to expand the development of east Mediterranean natural gas, governments were moving ahead with the pipeline plan and were working on a formal agreement

Reuters , 18:37 , 02.21.21

Israel says developing new Arrow-4 ballistic missile shield with U.S.

U.S. Missile Defense Agency chief says project reaffirms the America's commitment to Israel's security; Defense Ministry says Israel Aerospace Industries would serve as the prime contractor

Reuters , 15:24 , 02.18.21

Gym owners: Coronavirus rules killing our business

Customers who have had both shots of vaccine or recovered from COVID allowed back in fitness centers, but owners say that as they still have to cover 100% of costs it is impossible to operate without state financial support

Alexandra Lukash , 16:28 , 02.17.21

Israel cancels participation in UAE defense expo, citing air travel curbs

Dozens of Israeli defense firms had been due to take part in the IDEX conference but Regional Cooperation Ministry refused to issue officials permission to fly over coronavirus fears; cancellation set to spell mass loses of deals to competitors

Reuters , 14:41 , 02.15.21

Three shopping centers defy virus restrictions, hit with fines

Police arrive at Bat Yam Mall, the Grand Mall in Petah Tikva and BIG Carmiel and warn employees not to reopen against the law, prompting arguments with management representatives, who said officers should enforce the law 'in Bnei Brak and not here'

Ahiye Raved, Meirav Crystal , 12:01 , 02.11.21

Culture, tourism industries plan to open, defying COVID restrictions

Industry leaders bash government for its inaction amid prolonged lockdowns that devastated businesses, say service will be given to vaccinated citizens, those showing negative coronavirus test and children under 16

Meirav Crystal , 10:33 , 02.10.21

Cyberattack on IT giant may have compromised Israeli firm

Early indications show attack may have originated through Ness Israel network — which provides services to gov't ministries, hospitals and local municipalities — and further spread to global network, though these concerns have yet to receive an official confirmation

Tal Shahaf , 18:15 , 02.08.21

Israeli cyber industry records 70% growth in investments during pandemic

With many businesses forced to move their activity online, cybercriminals step up their actions against the vulnerable targets, in turn prompting potential victims to seek more security, with 25% of all global investments in cybersecurity going to Israel

TPS , 22:00 , 02.07.21

Israel unprepared for cyberwar with Iran, expert says

Recent cooperation agreement signed between Iran and Russia poses serious threat as it is sure to increase Tehran's defensive and offensive capabilities that are already seen as danger to critical infrastructure and large corporations

Tal Shahar , 18:17 , 02.04.21