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Economy1d ago·2 outlets

Israeli Entrepreneur Exits Tel Aviv Bond Market After 8 Months

Israeli entrepreneur Amir Shriki is exiting the Tel Aviv bond market after eight months due to a dispute with bondholders over alleged violations and a broader loss of confidence…

Israeli Entrepreneur Exits Tel Aviv Bond Market After 8 Months

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Economy1d ago·2 outlets

Aya New York Buys Back Bonds Issued Just Months Ago

Aya New York, a real estate firm owned by Amir Shiriqi, is redeeming bonds issued in February due to a dispute with institutional bondholders. The company will exit the capital ma…

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Security3d ago·2 outlets

Aviation Safety Questioned After Pilot Attack With Possible Axe

A Flydubai flight experienced an internal cockpit security incident where the co-pilot allegedly attacked the captain. The investigation is examining if an axe, a standard emergen…

Aviation Safety Questioned After Pilot Attack With Possible Axe

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Security4d ago

US Deploys Third Aircraft Carrier and Marines to Middle East

The U.S. is sending the USS Theodore Roosevelt aircraft carrier and a second Marine division to the Middle East. This deployment aims to increase military options against Iran unt…

US Deploys Third Aircraft Carrier and Marines to Middle East

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Economy4d ago

El Al Stock Soars After Terror Attack Designation, Other Stocks Mixed

El Al's stock surged after an incident was classified as terror, boosting confidence. Other Israeli tech stocks showed mixed performance, while global markets saw gains led by Asi…

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Economy4d ago

Israeli Real Estate Giant Collapses Under $95 Million Debt

Kohan Properties, an American real estate company with significant Israeli bondholder investment, has been seized by its creditor after founder Mike Kohan defaulted on personal de…

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Economy5d ago

British Lender Seizes Control of Kohan Property, Threatening Israeli Bondholders

Kohan Property, an American firm that raised funds in Israel, has been taken over by its British creditor, Dekama Finance, after controlling shareholder Mike Kohan defaulted on a…

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Security5d ago

Iran Threatens UAE Over Hosting 'Gaza Butcher' and US Bases

Iran's Supreme National Security Council Secretary, Mohsen Rezai, warned the UAE that hosting US bases and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, referred to as the 'Gaza Butc…

Iran Threatens UAE Over Hosting 'Gaza Butcher' and US Bases

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Security6d ago·7 outlets

Argentina's Milei Threatens Legal Action Over Falklands Oil Project

Argentine President Javier Milei has threatened legal action against the UK over an oil project near the Falkland Islands, demanding operations cease within two weeks. The Sea Lio…

Argentina's Milei Threatens Legal Action Over Falklands Oil Project

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Economy6d ago

Navitas and Eco Atlantic Secure Stake in South African Gas Block

Israeli energy firm Navitas has secured a significant stake and operatorship in South Africa's Block 1 CBK, a large offshore gas and potential oil prospect. The move is strategica…

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World7d ago·1 outlets

Israeli Researchers Unravel Galapagos Seaweed Mystery Using DNA

Israeli and international researchers used DNA analysis and historical records to determine that the seaweed Asparagopsis taxiformis was introduced to the Galapagos Islands by shi…

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Economy8d ago

PwC UK Profits Soar 8% Despite 3% Revenue Drop

PwC's UK, Middle East, and Channel Islands group saw revenues fall 3% to £6.155 billion, but partner profits rose 8% to an average of £935,000 per partner. This profit increase is…

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Security9d ago

Ship to Gaza Activists Launch Provocative Voyage to Gaza

The Handala II, a vessel organized by "Ship to Gaza" groups, has embarked on a journey from Scandinavia towards Gaza as part of the Freedom Flotilla Coalition. The mission, intend…

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Security9d ago

Turkey Escalates Military Activity Near Greece Amid Maritime Doctrine Push

Turkey has significantly increased military exercises and troop deployments near Greece, a key Israeli ally, coinciding with Ankara's legislative push for the "Blue Homeland" mari…

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Economy11d ago

Israeli Firm Navitas Secures Falklands Oil and Gas Exploration Rights

Israeli company Navitas has acquired a 65% stake in a Falkland Islands exploration license containing gas and potential oil reserves. The company plans to begin drilling in 2027…

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Politics12d ago

Argentine President Javier Milei Celebrates with Jewish Community in New York

Argentine President Javier Milei met with the Jewish community in New York, receiving an award and celebrating with song and dance. He is in the city to address the UN General Ass…

Argentine President Javier Milei Celebrates with Jewish Community in New York

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Politics13d ago

UK Ready to Play Role in Middle East, Says Burnham Alongside Trump

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced alongside U.S. President Donald Trump that the UK is prepared to contribute to efforts in the Middle East. The leaders also discussed…

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General13d ago

Singapore Airlines Named World's Best Carrier in Skytrax 2026 Awards

Singapore Airlines was named the world's best airline at the Skytrax 2026 awards, also winning for best economy class. Ride-hailing service Gett expanded its international operati…

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Economy14d ago

Wall Street Surges on AI Hype, Investors Urged to Seek Defensive Stocks

Global stock markets are experiencing a significant rally, driven by AI enthusiasm and strong investor inflows, leading Wall Street to near record highs. Despite warnings of a pot…

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Culture16d ago

Rabbi Explains Prophet Jonah's Reluctance to Preach to Nineveh

Rabbi Shlomo Aviner explains that the prophet Jonah initially refused to preach to Nineveh because he believed their repentance would be superficial and used against the Jewish pe…

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Security16d ago

Houthis Strike Riyadh Airport, Sparking Blaze Near Fuel Depot

The Houthi rebels launched an attack on Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, causing a fire near the international airport's fuel depot. This marks the first direct strike on the Saudi capital a…

Houthis Strike Riyadh Airport, Sparking Blaze Near Fuel Depot

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Security17d ago

Majority of Israelis Support Aiding Saudi Arabia Against Houthis, Poll Finds

A Maariv poll found 54% of Israelis support aiding Saudi Arabia against the Houthis, with many linking support to normalization. Israel is monitoring Houthi expansion in the Red S…

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Security18d ago

Houthis Expand Control in Yemen, Threatening Key Shipping Lanes

The Houthi movement in Yemen has seized control of the strategic Bab al-Mandab strait and surrounding islands, enhancing their ability to disrupt shipping. The fragmented Saudi-ba…

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Security18d ago

Israel Cautious on Houthi Threat, Seeks Regional Coalition

Israel's defense establishment is prioritizing the formation of a regional coalition to counter the growing threat posed by the Houthis in Yemen, rather than launching immediate p…

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Security18d ago

Israel's Security Establishment Advises Against Preemptive Strike on Houthis

Israel's security establishment is advising against preemptive strikes on Yemen's Houthis, prioritizing regional coalition building. The Houthis' expanding control over key waterw…

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Economy19d ago

Israel's Bond Market Reopens to BVI Companies After Fraud Scandals

Israel's bond market has seen its first issuance from a BVI-related company since May, following fraud scandals that halted such offerings. Strawberry Inc. raised NIS 52 million…

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Economy19d ago

Kohan Properties Ousts Founder Mike Kohan Over Misappropriated Funds

Kohan Properties has ousted founder Mike Kohan and revoked his signing authority after discovering he misappropriated an additional $2.7 million, bringing his total debt to the co…

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Politics19d ago

UK Labour Government Continues Historical Anti-Israel Stance

An opinion piece argues that Britain's current Labour government's sanctions against Israel are a continuation of historical adversarial policies dating back to World War II. The…

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Security19d ago

Houthis Accused of Mecca Attack as Red Sea Control Tightens

The Saudi-led coalition accused Yemen's Houthis of targeting Mecca, which the rebels denied while claiming to shoot down a Saudi jet. The Houthis also seized more Red Sea islands…

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Economy20d ago

Eco Atlantic CEO Sees Undervalued Assets Despite Market Slump

Eco Atlantic CEO Gil Holzman believes his company's stock is undervalued, as the market is not pricing in its significant exploration assets, including those in the Falkland Islan…

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Security20d ago

IDF Urges Political Solution, Regional Alliance Against Houthi Threats

The Israeli military has advised political leaders to pursue a regional and international coalition against the Houthis rather than engaging in direct military conflict. The IDF b…

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Security20d ago

IDF Recommends Against Unilateral Strike on Yemen's Houthis

Israeli military leaders recommended against unilateral action against Yemen's Houthis, urging a focus on building an international coalition. The Houthis recently seized key Red…

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Security21d ago

Houthis Tighten Grip on Bab al-Mandab Strait, Threatening Global Trade

The Houthi movement has significantly expanded its control over the Bab al-Mandab Strait, a vital global shipping lane. This escalation threatens maritime trade, energy supplies…

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Security21d ago·3 outlets

Houthis Seize Red Sea Islands, Expanding Strategic Control

The Houthi movement has seized two strategic Red Sea islands, expanding its control near the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. Separately, Oman postponed a meeting on the Strait of Hormuz, wh…

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Economy22d ago

Israeli Real Estate Market Offers Island, Castle for Price of Central Apartment

The Israeli real estate market offers luxury properties like islands and castles at prices comparable to a central apartment, with one deal involving tens of millions of euros. Th…

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Economy22d ago

Israeli Real Estate Market: Luxury Properties for the Price of a Central Apartment

The Israeli real estate market offers luxury properties like islands and castles at the price of a central apartment, while other financial and tech trends are also discussed. A s…

Israeli Real Estate Market: Luxury Properties for the Price of a Central Apartment

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Security22d ago

Yemen's Houthis Seize Advanced Western Military Surveillance Systems

Houthi rebels in Yemen have captured advanced Western military surveillance and radar systems, including French, German, and Israeli technology, near Mocha. This seizure significa…

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Politics22d ago

Israeli Ambassador Rejects UK Sanctions, Cites Domestic Politics and Propaganda

Israeli Ambassador to the U.S. Yechiel Leiter rejected the UK's sanctions on Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria, attributing the decision to British domestic politics and cal…

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Politics23d ago

Trump Offers to Mediate Falklands Dispute, Questions UK Resolve

Former U.S. President Donald Trump offered to mediate the Falklands dispute between the UK and Argentina, questioning Britain's commitment to defending the islands. His comments c…

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Politics24d ago

Israelis Divided on Past Year's Performance, Election Outlook Unchanged

A poll indicates nearly half of Israelis found the past year poor in security, economy, and social aspects, yet political polls show a stable election outlook with no significant…

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Economy24d ago

Real Estate Firms Boost Bond Issuance Amid Market Slowdown

Israeli real estate companies are significantly increasing their bond issuances to raise capital amid a market slowdown and high interest rates. While this provides diversified fu…

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