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Israeli Candy Maker Carmit Wants to Hemp Up Its Chocolates
CTech - Israeli confectionery manufacturer Carmit Candy Industries has approached the Israeli Ministry of Health for permission to manufacture chocolate containing hemp seed oil,...
Navigation App Waze to Add Female Pronouns Option in Israel
CTech - Alphabet-owned navigation app developer Waze announced on Monday two new features to be rolled out in Israel. The first is the addition of a female pronouns option to navigation voice "Sivan," one of...
Archaeologists Find Fabled Crusader Moat Outside Jerusalem’s Old City Walls
JNS.org - Archaeologists have discovered an 11th century moat just outside Jerusalem’s Old City walls—the first hard evidence of a fabled Crusader siege against the city 920 years ago. Attested to in several historical documents,...
Netanyahu: Europeans Won’t Wake Up Until an Iranian Nuclear Weapon Falls on Them
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu slammed European leaders currently scrambling to salvage the July 2015 nuclear agreement with Iran. In a short video, Netanyahu compared European policy toward Iran to the policy of appeasement adopted by...
Legendary Conductor Zubin Mehta Retires After 50 Years as Musical Director of Israel Philharmonic
Legendary conductor and musical director Zubin Mehta is retiring after 50 years of association with...
Israeli Lawsuit Targets European Effort to Bypass Sanctions on Iran
JNS.org - A new Israeli legal initiative could make it difficult for European countries to...
On the Menu Soon, Thanks to an Israeli Startup: Lab-Grown Steak for Eco-Conscious Diners
Diners in some upmarket restaurants will soon be able to tuck into laboratory-grown steak, thanks...
Over Four Million Tourists Spent Nearly $6 Billion in Israel in 2018
CTech - More than four million tourists visited Israel in 2018 spending an estimated sum...
Israeli Researchers Discover Gene Manipulation Method to Help Reduce Cow Flatulence and Its Impact on Global Climate Change
CTech - As the Earth approaches the point of no return in terms of global...
Israeli Candy Maker Carmit Wants to Hemp Up Its Chocolates
CTech - Israeli confectionery manufacturer Carmit Candy Industries has approached the Israeli Ministry of Health for permission to manufacture chocolate containing hemp seed oil, according...
Navigation App Waze to Add Female Pronouns Option in Israel
CTech - Alphabet-owned navigation app developer Waze announced on Monday two new features to be rolled out in Israel. The first is the addition of...
Archaeologists Find Fabled Crusader Moat Outside Jerusalem’s Old City Walls
JNS.org - Archaeologists have discovered an 11th century moat just outside Jerusalem’s Old City walls—the first hard evidence of a fabled Crusader siege against the...
Netanyahu: Europeans Won’t Wake Up Until an Iranian Nuclear Weapon Falls on Them
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu slammed European leaders currently scrambling to salvage the July 2015 nuclear agreement with Iran. In a short video, Netanyahu compared European...
Legendary Conductor Zubin Mehta Retires After 50 Years as Musical Director of Israel Philharmonic
Legendary conductor and musical director Zubin Mehta is retiring after 50 years of association with the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra. In a special concert at the Mann...
Israeli Lawsuit Targets European Effort to Bypass Sanctions on Iran
JNS.org - A new Israeli legal initiative could make it difficult for European countries to do business with Iran. The Instrument in Support of Trade...
On the Menu Soon, Thanks to an Israeli Startup: Lab-Grown Steak for Eco-Conscious Diners
Diners in some upmarket restaurants will soon be able to tuck into laboratory-grown steak, thanks to an Israeli startup that seeks to tap into consumer concerns...
Over Four Million Tourists Spent Nearly $6 Billion in Israel in 2018
CTech - More than four million tourists visited Israel in 2018 spending an estimated sum of NIS 20.88 billion (approximately $5.8 billion) excluding flight costs,...
Israeli Researchers Discover Gene Manipulation Method to Help Reduce Cow Flatulence and Its Impact on Global Climate Change
CTech - As the Earth approaches the point of no return in terms of global warming, some countries are banning plastic straws or disposable tableware,...
Two More F-35 ‘Adir’ Fighter Jets Touch Down in Israel, Bringing the Total to 16
JNS.org - Two brand new F-35 “Adir” jet fighters touched down at Nevatim Airbase in southern Israel on Sunday, raising the number of advanced stealth aircraft...
Israel Social Impact Bond to Help Bedouins in Maths Studies
Social Finance Israel (SFI) has launched a social impact bond to improve maths performance for high school students in the country's Bedouin community. The goal of...
Israel Holds 5G Mobile Network Tender, Aims for 2020 Launch
Israel launched a tender for fifth-generation (5G) cellular frequencies on Sunday, hoping discounts to cash-strapped mobile phone operators battling fierce competition will entice bids. The telecoms...
International Physics Olympiad, Hosted by Jewish State for First Time, Ends With Five Medals for Israeli Team
The International Physics Olympiad (IPhO), held in Israel for the first time, concluded on Sunday with the Israeli national team winning five medals — two...
Israeli Education Minister Favors Gay ‘Conversion Therapy’
Israel's education minister voiced support on Saturday for so-called gay "conversion therapy," drawing a disavowal from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, whose government's religious-rightist tilt has...
