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European Aviation Grapples With Bomb Threats Amid Security WeaknessesSecurity · 1h agoIsrael's Shared Taxi Service Collapses Amid Failed ReformSecurity · 3h agoSamsung's Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra: A Powerful Tablet That Questions Its Own ValueTech · 4h agoBig stories Globes skipped
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Security · 1h agoEuropean Aviation Grapples With Bomb Threats Amid Security WeaknessesDozens of European flights have been disrupted by anonymous bomb threats, leading to unscheduled landings and fighter jet escorts, though no explosives have been found. Experts like Eitan Ben-David suggest these incidents expose potential weaknesses in European aviation security compared to stricter Israeli protocols. Speculation on the perpetrators includes state actors like Russia or Iran, as well as copycat individuals, with significant financial costs incurred from the disruptions.Security · 3h agoIsrael's Shared Taxi Service Collapses Amid Failed ReformShared taxis, once a common sight in Israel's urban centers, have nearly vanished due to a failed government reform. A 2024 report shows a 93% decline in their numbers between 2017 and 2023. The reform, launched in 2018 with the goal of increasing shared taxis to 2,500, instead led to operational and financial difficulties for providers. Critics blame the tender system for prioritizing low prices over sustainable operations, leading to significant losses for remaining operators and a reduction in public transport flexibility.Security · 8h agoMossad Chief Traveled to US Unbeknownst to Key Israeli OfficialMossad Chief Roman Gofman traveled to the United States without informing Gadi Eisenkot, the Chairman of Yisrael Beiteinu. Eisenkot had met with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for a security briefing just before Gofman's departure. The article does not specify the reason for Gofman's trip or the details of the security meeting.Security · 9h agoIsrael's Emergency Protocol for Hijacked Planes DetailedIsrael has a detailed emergency protocol, "Code 7500," for hijacked aircraft, involving immediate fighter jet scrambles and complex decision-making processes. Enhanced security measures were implemented after 9/11, and current threats are taken seriously despite many being false alarms. The protocol emphasizes rapid response due to the short time available, with the ultimate fear being the accidental downing of a civilian airliner.Security · 1d agoIsraeli Supreme Court Orders Cyber Firm Founder to Pay $4.7 Million for FraudIsrael's Supreme Court has ordered Tsiki Korland Fox, founder of the cyber company Bio-Nexus, to pay 17.3 million shekels to Czech investment firm Springtide Ventures for fraud. The court found Fox misrepresented Bio-Nexus's financial status, leading Springtide to invest millions based on fictitious reports. The ruling also established a precedent regarding third-party liability in breaches of trust and clarified conditions for mitigating damages. Fox was also ordered to pay 35,000 shekels in legal costs.Security · 1d ago · also in 9 newsroomsElection Influence Probe Lacks Substantive Evidence, Says Top JudgeSupreme Court Justice Noam Sohlberg, head of the Central Elections Committee, stated that the probe into election influence suspicions currently lacks substantial evidence. He criticized leaks from the investigation, calling them damaging. Sohlberg confirmed ongoing cooperation between the Shin Bet, police, and legal counsel, despite earlier reports of refusal. The Attorney General also clarified that investigations require evidentiary justification.Security · 1d agoWolt CEO Responds to Safety Complaints, Vows to Remove ViolatorsWolt Israel CEO Tomer Cohen addressed a complaint from the National Road Safety Authority (RSA) regarding courier traffic violations. The RSA requested an investigation and closure of Wolt's operations, citing persistent safety issues and lack of a proper action plan. Cohen stated Wolt dismisses dozens of couriers monthly for offenses and is using AI to identify problematic couriers, while also accusing the RSA of a PR campaign.Security · 2d ago · also in 4 newsroomsIsrael Court Orders Defamation Defendants to Pay Raviv Drucker Additional NIS 60,000An Israeli court has ordered Yaakov Bardugo, Noam Fathi, Yotam Zimri, and two radio stations to pay journalist Raviv Drucker an additional NIS 60,000 in defamation damages, bringing the total to NIS 285,000. The ruling stems from broadcasts accusing Drucker of extortion related to Beni Gantz. The court rejected appeals from the defendants and partially accepted Drucker's cross-appeal for higher compensation. Bardugo and the radio stations were found liable for attributing extortion to Drucker, while Fathi and Zimri were also found to have defamed him.Security · 2d agoBank Leumi CEO Calls for High Costs for Frivolous LawsuitsHanan Friedman, CEO of Bank Leumi, called for high costs to be imposed on those filing frivolous lawsuits, following a court's rejection of a representative suit against Shufersal and McDonald's. The court ruled that sending digital invoices with limited promotional content does not necessarily violate the "Spam Law." The judge dismissed the case, citing that other regulatory mechanisms exist and the representative lawsuit tool is not needed for deterrence, ordering the plaintiff to pay NIS 30,000 in costs.Security · 2d agoUS States Threaten Netherlands Over Settlement BoycottThirteen U.S. states are threatening the Netherlands with trade repercussions if it does not end its boycott on goods from Israeli settlements. The warning comes as new details emerge about an Iranian terror plot in the UK, allegedly directed from a U.S. jail cell. In other news, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan accused Israel of "ecocide" in Gaza, an accusation Israel's Foreign Ministry called a "false international campaign."Security · 2d ago · also in 9 newsroomsElbit Systems Secures $260 Million NATO Deal for Artillery SystemsElbit Systems has won a $260 million contract to supply advanced PULS rocket artillery systems and ammunition to a European NATO country. The deal, to be executed over five years, adds to a series of recent major international and domestic contracts for the Israeli defense firm. These include deals worth $235 million with Azerbaijan and $200 million with an Asia-Pacific nation, as well as a $170 million contract with the Israeli Ministry of Defense for an artillery training center.Security · 2d ago · also in 3 newsroomsIDF Launches Internal War Strategy Review Amidst Ongoing OperationsThe IDF has begun an internal review of its war operations, with over ten teams led by major generals tasked to present findings within four months. Yisrael Beiteinu chairman Gadi Eisenkot urged Prime Minister Netanyahu to show restraint on potential Iran actions and requested a security briefing. Eisenkot also asked the Attorney General to review interim government's security decision-making powers. Separately, Saudi Arabia intercepted missiles, and the Houthis claimed an airport attack.Security · 2d ago · also in 4 newsroomsBusinessman Convicted of Fraud for Stealing NIS 1 Million from Fellow InmateBusinessman Nissim Djaladti was convicted of aggravated fraud for taking NIS 1 million from a fellow inmate, Boaz Edri, under the guise of a stock investment. Djaladti used the funds for personal expenses, including a court deposit, and never transferred the promised shares. The Tel Aviv District Court also convicted him and an associate, Israel Meged, of related offenses including forgery and money laundering. Djaladti was acquitted of some charges, but the court emphasized the exploitation of trust as an aggravating factor in the fraud.Security · 2d ago · also in 1 newsroomIsraeli Court Rules Limited Ads on Digital Invoices Don't Violate Spam LawAn Israeli court ruled that sending digital invoices with limited advertising does not violate the "spam law." The Central District Court in Lod dismissed a class-action suit against Shufersal Group, stating that promotional content on an invoice is permissible if it's secondary to the service information and the customer agreed to digital invoices. This precedent impacts retail and service companies using digital billing.Security · 3d agoIsrael's Climate Preparedness Hampered by Budget and Staffing ShortfallsIsrael's preparedness for climate change impacts is significantly hindered by understaffing and underfunding, as revealed by a State Comptroller report. A national directorate operates with minimal staff and budget, while only three government ministries have submitted viable preparedness plans. The country has already experienced significant climate-related damages, including excess mortality from heatwaves and record payouts to farmers for extreme weather. Urban infrastructure like drainage systems is outdated, and local authorities struggle with funding and personnel shortages for necessary upgrades.Security · 3d ago · also in 2 newsroomsIsrael Approves Three Gas Power Plants and Two Solar FarmsThe Israeli government has approved three new gas-powered electricity plants and two large solar farms to meet rising energy demands driven by AI, population growth, and electric vehicles. The projects will undergo expedited planning, with the power plants expected online by the early 2030s. Environmental Protection Minister Idit Silman opposed one of the gas plant approvals.Security · 3d agoHaifa Port Workers Declare Labor Dispute Amid Safety and Condition ConcernsApproximately 700 workers at Haifa Port have declared a labor dispute due to deteriorating working conditions and safety concerns. The Transport and Sea Ports Workers Union cited issues including poor sanitation, inadequate equipment maintenance, and the hiring of contract workers. The dispute follows the port's privatization in 2023 and the subsequent takeover by the Adani-Gadani partnership.Security · 3d ago · also in 5 newsroomsMassive Cigarette Smuggling Ring Busted at Ashdod PortIsraeli police and customs officials arrested additional suspects in a major cigarette smuggling case at the Port of Ashdod. The foiled operation involved eight containers of cigarettes worth approximately 200 million shekels, falsely declared as wheat flour. The investigation is ongoing, with further arrests expected.Security · 3d ago · also in 7 newsroomsRamon Airport Flights Halted After Eilat EarthquakeRamon Airport halted flights after a 4.5 magnitude earthquake struck the Gulf of Eilat, causing tremors felt in Israel. The Israel Airports Authority is conducting safety checks on airport infrastructure. No injuries have been reported, but damage to runways is a concern, potentially grounding flights for hours. An Arkia flight was rerouted pending landing clearance.Security · 3d ago · also in 1 newsroomApax Israel Accuses Ex-Executive of Stealing Trade Secrets in Vet Clinic DealApax Israel has accused former executive Erez Nachum of stealing trade secrets to acquire a controlling stake in the veterinary clinic chain "Haverim." The accusation comes amid a bitter legal battle between Nachum and Apax head Zehava Kohen, who Nachum is suing for alleged harassment. Nachum's new fund, Leox, partnered with The Phoenix to acquire "Haverim" for 240 million shekels. Nachum's team denies the claims, calling them "absurd" and part of a personal vendetta.Security · 4d agoCaesarstone Faces $67 Million Lawsuit Amidst Financial StrugglesCaesarstone has postponed its third-quarter earnings report due to legal proceedings, including a recent $67.3 million jury award against the company. The manufacturer of kitchen and bathroom surfaces faces hundreds of lawsuits alleging health issues for installers due to silica dust exposure. Despite a recent stock rally, the company's market value is down 98% from its peak. CEO Yossi Shiran is leading a restructuring effort that includes factory closures and layoffs.Security · 4d agoEisenkot Faces First US Test on Gaza; Morocco Views His RiseGadi Eisenkot, tasked with forming Israel's government, faces US pressure for immediate decisions on Gaza, including aid and an international force, potentially alienating coalition partners. His potential premiership is also drawing attention in Morocco, with analysts discussing his heritage and military background. Meanwhile, Northwestern University is investigating alleged discrimination against pro-Israel students after a campus event was canceled.Security · 4d agoPrivacy Authority Intensifies Enforcement Under New LawIsrael's Privacy Protection Authority has initiated 178 proceedings and imposed over NIS 500,000 in fines since Amendment 13 to the Privacy Protection Law took effect in August 2025. The authority is actively investigating security incidents, data leaks, and notification violations across various sectors, including finance, healthcare, and local government. Legal experts emphasize that the amendment has transformed privacy compliance into a significant risk requiring senior management attention and ongoing managerial responsibility.Security · 4d ago · also in 21 newsroomsFlydubai Passengers Recognized as Victims of Hostile Acts, Eligible for CompensationPassengers on a Flydubai flight have been officially recognized as victims of hostile acts by Israel's Ministry of Defense and National Insurance. This collective recognition means individuals can now file claims for disability assessments and compensation. Compensation amounts and types, including one-time payments and lifelong pensions, depend on the assessed disability percentage, with benefits comparable to those for IDF disabled veterans.Security · 4d agoChinese Espionage Tactic Linked to Nvidia CEO's AffairNvidia CEO Jensen Huang is under investigation following allegations that his affair with Alice Huang, suspected of being a Chinese spy, may have led to sensitive company information being leaked to Beijing. The alleged espionage is seen as part of China's strategy to gain technological advantages. In response to such concerns, the IDF will ban Chinese vehicles from its bases starting in 2025.Security · 5d ago · also in 7 newsroomsFrance Accuses Israel of Spreading Fake News on RiotsFrance's Foreign Ministry has accused Israeli social media accounts of spreading "fake news" and exaggerating the significance of recent riots in the country. The ministry's internal report indicated that Israeli-linked posts generated 35 million views during the riots' peak. French President Emmanuel Macron acknowledged foreign information manipulation without confirming direct intervention. Separately, Spain's Prime Minister previously accused Israeli networks of spreading false information related to a migrant surge.Security · 5d ago · also in 3 newsroomsUS Firm Murphy Replaces ENI in Israeli Gas Exploration VentureRatio Oil Exploration has partnered with US firm Murphy Oil for gas exploration in Israeli waters, replacing Italian company ENI which withdrew due to geopolitical concerns. The Ministry of Energy granted the license despite delays, with the companies now having up to 36 months for exploration and drilling. This move is seen as vital for Israel's energy security and market competition.Security · 5d ago · also in 11 newsroomsMassive Israeli Police Operation Nabs 50 Suspects in Nationwide Extortion RingIsraeli police arrested 50 suspects in a nationwide operation targeting an extortion ring that posed as security providers. The 10-month investigation culminated in the arrests of individuals who allegedly extorted tens of thousands of shekels from contractors by creating threats and then offering fake protection. The suspects will face remand extension hearings in Haifa.Security · 5d agoBazan Refinery's Gadiv Plant Shut for 17 Days Amid Benzene Emission ConcernsThe Gadiv plant at Israel's Bazan refinery in Haifa has been shut for 17 days due to abnormal benzene emissions during maintenance, causing tens of millions of shekels in damage. This follows an earlier shutdown in October that led to school evacuations. The prolonged closure is costing Bazan millions daily, with losses estimated between 55 and 76 million shekels. The plant is expected to present a new plan to resume work soon.Security · 5d ago · also in 1 newsroomUS-Iran Talks, Hamas Winter Campaign, and Gaza Aid Demands HighlightedU.S. President Donald Trump will meet with Qatar's Prime Minister to discuss U.S.-Iran negotiations, with Trump stating he doesn't see a reason to escalate the conflict. Israeli security forces are monitoring Hamas's "winter campaign" to pressure Israel internationally. Around 50 countries are expected to release a joint statement demanding humanitarian improvements in Gaza, which Israel's UN Ambassador criticized.More from Globes