the State of Israel

2024-04-15

Israel's war with Palestinian Islamist terror group Hamas led to a doubling of the country's borrowing last year, the said on Monday. Israel raised 160 billion shekels ($43 billion) in debt in 2023 - half of it, 81 billion shekels, since the in October, the ministry said in a report. It raised 63 billion shekels in all of 2022. Accountant General Yali Rotenberg said that 2023 was a challenging year that required a sharp increase in financing needs and "required tactical and strategic adjustments" in the government's debt-raising plan. "Despite the many uncertainties and challenges, the ability to raise debt in local and global markets, even in times of war, in significant volumes and very high coverage ratios, shows the high accessibility of the State of Israel to the markets and is evidence of the strength of the Israeli economy," he said.PART OF AN electronic board displaying market data is seen at the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange in November. (credit: AMIR COHEN/REUTERS) Total debt amounted to 62.1% of the gross domestic product in 2023, up from 60.5% in 2022 due to the spike in war spending and is expected to reach 67% in 2024. Israel last month raised a record $8 billion in its first international bond sale since the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks, with very high demand even after its first-ever sovereign credit rating downgrade in February. The government in 2023 raised some 116 billion shekels, or 72% of the total, domestically, with 25% borrowed overseas and the rest in local non-tradable debt. Israel's public debt grew 8.7% last year to 1.13 trillion shekels, partly boosted by higher inflation and interest rates, the ministry said. Interest expenses-to-GDP ratio was unchanged last year at 2.4%. In its credit ratings downgrade to 'A2', Moody's cited material political and fiscal risks for the country from its war with Hamas. Lawmakers a month ago gave their final approval to an amended 2024 state budget that added tens of billions of shekels to fund the more than six-month old war with Hamas, with extra spending on defense and compensation to households and businesses hurt by the conflict. ...قراءة المزيد

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2024-04-15

The current US administration is "appalled" by the conduct of Israel's government, opposition leader MK Yair Lapid said in a press conference on Monday ahead of a meeting of his Yesh Atid party after returning from a week-long visit to Washington. "This government, this prime minister, has become an existential ," Lapid said. They destroyed Israeli deterrence. Our enemies look at this government, smell weakness, and raise their heads," Lapid said. "Our allies also smell this weakness. I was in Washington last week in a meeting with top administration officials. They are appalled by this government: The irresponsibility, the lack of professionalism, the failed management, the ingratitude," Lapid said. Lapid argued that the legacy of Netanyahu, who called himself "Mr. Security" in the past, was a "wasteland from Kiryat Shmona to Beeri, violence by Jewish settlers that is out of hand, and a complete loss of Israeli deterrence." He added that Netanyahu was delaying an agreement with Hamas to כל מה שנשאר מ״מר בטחון״ זה עיי חורבות מבארי עד קרית שמונה, אלימות של טרוריסטים יהודים שיצאו משליטה, ואובדן גמור של ההרתעה הישראלית.אם לא נזיז את הממשלה הזו בזמן, היא תביא עלינו חורבן. היא כבר מביאה. הגיע הזמן לבחירות, עכשיו. "Our problem is Iran, but our problem is also here … it is time for an election now," Lapid concluded. The Likud replied to Lapid's comments in a statement: "Lapid, who signed an embarrassing surrender agreement with Hezbollah and preferred to remain abroad this week while Israel was attacked, is not the person to preach. Prime Minister Netanyahu identified the Iranian threat already dozens of years ago, and since then has led a global campaign against it in order to prevent its obtaining nuclear weapons that would have been an existential threat against Israel." Lapid responded with a statement of his own: "Israeli deterrence in Lebanon collapsed when Netanyahu enabled Hezbollah to build two tents in the sovereign territory of the State of Israel, as opposed to Lapid, who cut the maritime [border] agreement despite Hezbollah's opposition. ": If Netanyahu worked all these years on the Iranian issue, how have they become a nuclear threshold state and sent hundreds of drones and cruise missiles to attack the State of Israel?"   ...قراءة المزيد

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2024-04-14

I don't know if the master of ceremonies of the ',' a significant event that separates Remembrance Day from Independence Day in Israel every year, is fluent in English. If it were up to me and to many others, he should have learned and practiced English long ago. In the complex Israeli reality, while the '' is canceled (and reinstated) due to obscure considerations, and while the President of the United States wants to come to Israel and address the nation but is prevented from doing so on the grounds of another obscure explanation about the party affiliation of the Speaker of the Knesset, I think that the time is right, the eyes are focused and the honor is due, to invite the President of the United States, the Honorable Joe Biden, to light a torch at the above-mentioned ceremony. This is a country that has maintained and reveres important ceremonies since its birth and succeeds in reviving the almost impossible connection between Remembrance Day and Independence Day; a country that honors by lighting torch men and women who have contributed a unique contribution to the state of Israel; people who immigrated here or were born here; enterprises that are intended to strengthen the State of Israel and make us all proud, and sometimes even feel some solidarity among us for a little while. In this country, especially now, it will be very appropriate to appreciate and respect those who support us from overseas. Specifically, we are talking about a person who defines himself as a 'full-blown Zionist'; this is a person who was here in the great rift during the Yom Kippur War fifty years ago and immediately came over to prevent another rift fifty years later. The oldest politician in the world, of the strongest and leading power in the world, fulfilling the role of an undisputed friend of the State of Israel in the past half-century. So, you tell me if he is not worth the gesture. The ceremony is not a Nobel Prize for a groundbreaking invention or an achievement of a refugee who came here penniless and established a high-tech empire. It is a much older invention called 'comradeship' and the lifetime work of a Christian Zionist who never made Aliyah.A TORCH burns on Jerusalem’s Mount Herzl, 2017 (credit: AMIR COHEN/REUTERS) Honorable President Biden, we fly on aircraft produced in your country and make intelligent use of the armaments that you make sure will not be lacking here. This is something that should not be taken for granted. While racing for credit rating, the 'people of the book' and the 'startup nation' forgot the word modesty; basic respect is not issued in the stock market, and friendship is not the property of Wall Street. But without these words, nothing will happen. This is the old foundation that guarantees the new future. Yes, ladies and gentlemen, dear readers, as an Israeli citizen, we are still able to say thank you, a simple appreciation without injecting identity politics into it. I would like to see this old Zionist rise from his seat in the cold of Jerusalem, on top of Mount Herzl, stroll towards a particular beacon, and a burning torch is handed to him by an ultra-Orthodox woman soldier in the Israel Defense Forces. The camera follows only them and no one else in the crowd. The 'Hatikva' anthem will seal the ceremony that will be broadcast worldwide, and I have a feeling that some of its words will come to the lips of the friendliest American president we've had here in recent decades; he won't have to learn them, he knows them by heart. Presidential medals of honor are accepted tributes to men and women worldwide. The United States is no exception with the Presidential Medal of Freedom. In Israel, medals are less common, but if there is still a ceremony in the heart of the consensus, a ceremony that found its place in the hearts of the citizens of the State of Israel, whoever they are. This ceremony does not involve a sectorial agenda; it can be found on top of Mount Herzl. Here, the country expresses its collective national honor and gratitude, the entire nation's appreciation. And here is where a whole generation should appreciate a president who is so present in our lives as the leader of the free world, simple as that. Even if there are disputes, they are irrelevant to expressing appreciation. I do not know if the , Joe Biden, will leave the White House at the end of his term or be reelected. I wish the American people my best wishes. However, the term of this administration will end, and this is the appropriate and correct timing to do something we have yet to do: to say thank you as a people to another people, as a small nation to a large country. Even if an entire ocean separates us, the American involvement in Israel is significant and profound; from internal security processes to groundbreaking regional initiatives, they have always been there at the table, by our side. It is not taken for granted in the world of artificial intelligence, the electric car, and the implanted chips. Friendship cannot be transplanted, and no intelligence can replace assistance to a friend in need. We are as talented as we are, or at least as we believe, but we will only get a little far. As successful as they say we are, we are not alone, and it is better to be surrounded by friends, strong and capable of helping us, precisely as the friends we have. I wish for a day when, in the appropriate corridors of power, the presentation of the central beacon for the upcoming ceremony will be approved in English. There was no single important intersection in the recent history of the State of Israel; he wasn't present there. How many times did he visit here, especially recently? This is not a foreigner lighting this torch. It is a justified and correct assessment by an entire country, the State of Israel. I don't know what the president will say about this proposition, but I'm sure these will be moving words for him and the most robust democracy in the world, the United States. These words will envelop a moment of kindness and an opportunity for change, moments of statesmanship lacking here recently. We will learn, and this will become a tradition of Israeli appreciation among the world's family of nations. I am sure of one thing: the American president will say the closing sentence in Hebrew with open and honest intent and great excitement. He will direct his gaze at the battered audience from the past year's events and say with all greatness something that he believes in, and so do we, expressing great friendship for the people of Israel and for the glory of the State of Israel. The writer is the chairman of the Israel Airline Pilot Association. ...قراءة المزيد

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2024-04-11

Israel was on a high state of alert for an late Thursday night as international leaders worked to avert an all-out war between the two arch-foes. “We’re on a high state of alert and preparedness,” IDF spokesperson Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari told reporters on Thursday night, adding that the Jewish state faced danger on all fronts. Still, as of Thursday night, there had been no special instructions given out by the Home Front Command, but that Israelis would be immediately notified of any steps that would need to be taken. “A direct attack from Iranian soil would provide clear proof of its intention to inflame the Middle East and stop hiding behind its proxies,” he said. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned Israel’s enemies, including Iran, that it would not hesitate to strike if provoked, as the international community sent out warning signals of a pending Iranian attack against the Jewish state. PM Netanyahu at Tel Nof airbase (11/4/2024) (credit: KOBI GIDEON/GPO) “Whoever harms us, we will harm them,” Netanyahu said during a visit to the Tel Nof Air Base to speak with the 133rd Squadron, which operates F-15 fighter jets. “We are prepared to meet all of the security needs of the State of Israel, both defensively and offensively,” he stated. Netanyahu added that Israel faced “challenging times” including a war against Hamas in Gaza and efforts to negotiate a deal for the return of the held there. Iran has vowed revenge for the April 1 airstrike on its embassy compound in Damascus that killed a top Iranian general and six other Iranian military officers, escalating tensions in a region already shaken by the Gaza war. Israel has not claimed responsibility for the April 1 attack, for which Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said on Wednesday Israel "must be punished and it shall be," adding that it was tantamount to an attack on Iranian soil. Iran has signaled to Washington that it will respond to Israel's attack on its Syrian embassy in a way that aims to avoid major escalation and it will not act hastily, as Tehran presses demands including a Gaza truce, Iranian sources said. Iran's message to Washington was conveyed by Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian during a visit on Sunday to the Gulf Arab state of Oman, which has often acted as an intermediary between Tehran and Washington, the sources said. Iran's foreign ministry was not immediately available to comment. The Omani government did not immediately respond to emailed questions for comment, sent during the Muslim Eid al-Fitr holiday. A White House spokesperson declined to comment on any messages from Iran but said the United States has communicated to Iran that it was not involved in the strike on the embassy. White House Press Secretary Karin Jean Pierre said that the US had also warned Iran not to attack Israel.  A source familiar with U.S. intelligence was not aware of the message conveyed via Oman but said Iran has “been very clear” that its response to the attack on its Damascus embassy compound would be “controlled” and “non-escalatory” and planned “to use regional proxies to launch several attacks on Israel.” The head of US Central Command (CENTCOM) visited Israel to discuss the Iranian threats. US President Joe Biden publicly reminded Iran during remarks at the White House on Wednesday that America’s commitment to Israel’s security was “ironclad.”  US Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke with Defense Minister Yoav Gallant overnight, in which he stressed that the “US will stand with Israel against any threats by Iran and its proxies,” according to the State Department.  The US also worked behind the scenes to tone down rising tensions between the arch enemies, which follows Israel’s military engagements over the last half-year with two Iranian proxy groups, Hamas in Gaza on its southern border and Hezbollah in Lebanon on its northern border. Tehran has avoided confrontation with Israel or the United States, while declaring support for its allies, including the Houthis which have attacked cargo ships in the Red Sea to protest Israel’s military operation to destroy Hamas. U.S. Middle East envoy Brett McGurk called the foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, and Iraq to ask them to deliver a message to Iran that Tehran should de-escalate with Israel, which they did, said the source, who spoke on condition of anonymity. Iran's foreign ministry said on Wednesday the foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, and Iraq spoke on the phone with Iran's foreign minister and discussed regional tensions. The White House declined to comment. McGurk's calls were first reported by Axios. In Paris, Knesset Speaker MK Amir Ohana [Likud] spoke with French President Emmanuel Macron about the global nature of Israel’s battle with Iran and the imminent threat facing the Jewish state. “We are approaching the moment of truth vis-à-vis Iran,” Ohana told Macron. “The regime of the Ayatollahs - which even at this time is threatening to attack Israel - is not only its enemy of Israel but the enemy of the free world,” he stated. According to Ohana’s office, Macron said he had warned Iran not to attack Israel. Germany's foreign minister Annalena Baerbock discussed the tense situation in the Middle East with her Iranian counterpart and urged all sides to act responsibly and exercise restraint, the foreign ministry in Berlin said on Thursday. "No one can have an interest in a wider regional escalation," the ministry posted on social media platform X. Russia which has good ties with Iran, urged countries in the Middle East to show restraint and warned against traveling to a region. "Right now it's very important for everyone to maintain restraint so as not to lead to a complete destabilization of the situation in the region, which doesn't exactly shine with stability and predictability," Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov told at a news briefing. "We call on all countries in the region to exercise restraint,” he stated. The tensions also impacted regional travel. Russia's foreign ministry told citizens they should not travel to the Middle East, especially to Israel, Lebanon, and the Palestinian territories. Lufthansa said on Wednesday it had stopped flights to Tehran and on Thursday extended the suspension until probably April 13. Lufthansa and its subsidiary Austrian Airlines are the only two Western carriers flying into Tehran, which is mostly served by Turkish and Middle Eastern airlines. Austrian Airlines, which is owned by Lufthansa and flies from Vienna to Tehran six times a week, said it was still planning to fly on Thursday but was adjusting timings to avoid crew having to disembark for an overnight layover. ...قراءة المزيد

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2024-04-10

Russia and Germany on Thursday urged countries in the Middle East to show restraint and Israel said it was preparing to "meet all its security needs" in a region on edge over an to strike Israel. The German airline Lufthansa, one of only two Western carriers , extended a suspension of its flights to the Iranian capital and Russia warned against travel to the Middle East. Iran has vowed revenge for the April 1 airstrike on its embassy compound in Damascus that killed a top Iranian general and six other , ratcheting up tension in a region already strained by the Gaza war. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel was keeping up its war in Gaza but making security preparations elsewhere. "Whoever harms us, we will harm them. We are prepared to meet all of the security needs of the State of Israel, both defensively and offensively," he said in comments released following a visit to an air force base. People gather for the funeral of members of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps who were killed in a suspected Israeli airstrike on the Iranian embassy complex in the Syrian capital Damascus, on the same day as Quds Day in Tehran, Iran, April 5, 2024. (credit: VIA REUTERS) Conflict has spread across the Middle East since the eruption of the Gaza war, with Iran-backed groups declaring support for the Palestinians waging attacks from Lebanon, Yemen and Iraq. Tehran has avoided direct confrontation with Israel or the United States, while declaring support for its allies. German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock called her Iranian counterpart Hossein Amirabdollahian to urge "maximum restraint" to avoid further escalation. Russia's foreign ministry told citizens they should not travel to the Middle East, especially to Israel, Lebanon and the Palestinian territories. "Right now it's very important for everyone to maintain restraint so as not to lead to a complete destabilization of the situation in the region, which doesn't exactly shine with stability and predictability," Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov told a news briefing. Israel has not claimed responsibility for the April 1 attack, for which Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said on Wednesday Israel "must be punished and it shall be," adding that it was tantamount to an attack on Iranian soil. US President Joe Biden said on Wednesday Iran was threatening to launch a "significant attack in Israel," and that he had told Netanyahu that "our commitment to Israel security against these threats from Iran and its proxies is iron-clad." Iran is the third-largest oil producer in the OPEC group and oil prices rose after jumping a dollar a barrel in the previous session. Late on Wednesday, an Iranian news agency published an Arabic report on the X platform saying the air space over Tehran had been closed for military drills, but then removed the report and denied it had issued such news. Lufthansa said it would probably not fly to Tehran before April 13. Austrian Airlines said it was still planning to fly on Thursday but was adjusting timings to avoid crew having to disembark for an overnight layover. Iranian air space is also a key overflight route for Emirates' and Qatar Airways' flights to Europe and North America. Emirates, Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, Aeroflot and Air Arabia, among the airlines that fly to Tehran, did not immediately respond to requests for comment. ...قراءة المزيد

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2024-04-11

visited the Tel Nof Airbase on Thursday, where he met with personnel from Squadron 133, which operates the F15 aircraft. Netanyahu received a briefing from the base's deputy commander and squadron commander on the squadron's activities in the war. PM Netanyahu at Tel Nof airbase (11/4/2024) (credit: KOBI GIDEON/GPO) The Prime Minister gave a statement to the soldiers at the base, saying "T. We are in the midst of a war in Gaza, which continues with full force. At the same time, we continue the relentless efforts to , but we are also prepared for scenarios of challenges from other arenas. "We have set a simple principle: whoever harms us, we will strike back at them. We are prepared to address the security needs of the State of Israel both defensively and offensively. I and the people of Israel rely on you, and may we all succeed greatly," Netanyahu added. ...قراءة المزيد

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2024-04-11

Various weapons and combat equipment were discovered and confiscated, and two suspects were arrested in Eizariya near Jerusalem during a Wednesday night Israel police operation, the Police Spokesperson Unit reported on Thursday. The operation was conducted by the , together with Jerusalem Border Police, the police dog "Thomas," and additional security forces.  During the operation, the forces searched a house in Eizariya, located east of Jerusalem. Combat equipment was also found in several houses in the area, including rifles, pistols, ammunition,, and more. Following the discovery of the seized arms, the police arrested two suspects (ages 44 and 32, residents of Eizariya) and transferred them for interrogation by the Central Unit of the Jerusalem District, the reported. The police spokesperson added that the Israel Police will continue to act vigorously against illegal weapons and combat equipment used for criminal or security activities for the security of the State of Israel and its residents. ...قراءة المزيد

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2024-04-09

British Journalist and author was honored with a special recognition by the President of the State and the Diaspora Affairs Minister for his "notable efforts since the October 7 massacre," according to a statement on behalf of the ministry. On Tuesday evening, a ceremony saw Isaac Herzog, President of Israel, and Amichai Chikli, Diaspora Affairs and Combating Antisemitism Minister, extend this accolade to Murray, a British journalist and author acclaimed for his advocacy on behalf of Israel. Murray, expressing his gratitude, remarked, "People who are so enamored with death stand no chances against those who cherish life. It's an extraordinary privilege for me to align with the State of Israel, to stand with you, and I hope, to stand with us." According to the statement, "Since the war's outbreak, has spent approximately 19 weeks in Israel, making two visits to the Gaza Strip. He has met with the Prime Minister, the President, ministers, and Knesset members, engaged with families of captives and those returned from captivity, and explored communities around Gaza, in the North, and in Judea and Samaria." His contributions include numerous articles, opinion pieces, social media posts, and extensive reporting, all advocating for Israel. "He has been a steadfast ally in countless international press interviews," the ministry said. Minister Chikli praised stating, "Douglas stands as a fearless truth-teller amidst a symphony of lies, a beacon of light in these dark times. He quickly grasped that the conflict we're engaged in transcends the future of Gaza, the State of Israel, or the Middle East. It's an existential fight for the future of the West, the future of humanity, rooted not just in intuition but in years of meticulous study and deep investigation. We're fortunate to have intellectuals like Douglas Murray by our side in this fight, a fight that requires, more than anything, faith."Israel honors British journalist Douglas Murray for support post Oct. 7 (credit: Moshe Mizrachi ) The event, hosted by journalist Lital Shemesh and musically accompanied by Idan Raichel, was attended by around 150 leading figures in public diplomacy, researchers, and government officials. Both the President and the Minister took the opportunity to thank Murray for his invaluable contribution to the State of Israel. Reflecting on the broader implications of Murray's work, President Herzog noted, "Since the swearing-in in October, the rise in antisemitism globally and the surge of hatred against Jews have debunked the myth that there's a practical difference between toxic anti-Zionism and toxic antisemitism. But we, the Jewish people—and our friends worldwide—did not remain silent. Douglas Murray has been at the forefront, articulating a coherent, intelligent, and persuasive defense of Israel, and of the truth and our shared values. And for that, expressing our gratitude is both right and appropriate." Murray (44) is a British author and conservative commentator. He founded the Centre for Social Cohesion in 2007, which later merged with the Henry Jackson Society, where he served as associate director until 2018. Murray is an associate editor at The Spectator and is known for his critical views on immigration and Islam, detailed in works like "Neoconservatism: Why We Need It" and "The Strange Death of Europe." His opinions have stirred controversy, drawing accusations of Islamophobia and links to far-right ideologies. Murray, who has described himself as gay and a cultural Christian turned agnostic, has a diverse educational background, including attendance at Eton College and Oxford University. "There is no reason why the IDF or Israel’s political or military class should listen to the opinions of people with little to no skin in the game," Murray recently wrote for Sapir Journal. "Whenever Israel is involved in a conflict, international observers of all varieties waste their energies shouting into the whirlwind." ...قراءة المزيد

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2024-04-07

The vast majority of Israelis are unhappy with the results achieved so far in the war against Hamas and its allies, according to a new Maariv poll, conducted by Dr. Menachem Lazar, in collaboration with Panel4All. Less than a third of Israelis said they are satisfied with the results achieved so far in the war, which crossed its six-month mark on Sunday, on October 7. More than half (62%) of respondents said that they are dissatisfied with the results achieved so far, and 9% said they don’t know.  Respondents who support the current government are more likely to say that they are satisfied with the results so far: this was the response given by 61% of government supporters, compared to just 33% who said they don’t know, and a mere 6% who said they were dissatisfied.  In contrast, only 17% of those who responded that they were satisfied with the outcome of the war, compared to a large majority of 79% who said they were dissatisfied, and only 4% who said they didn’t know.  The poll was conducted in April among 528 respondents, making up a representative sample of the adult population in the State of Israel aged 18 and over, Jews and Arabs. Its margin of error was estimated at 4.4%.  Thousands attend an anti-government protest outside the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem on March 31, 2024 (credit: YONATAN SINDEL/FLASH90) Israel's war against Hamas in Gaza, fought alongside near-daily along Israel's northern border and attacks by the Iranian-backed Houthi group in Yemen, entered its sixth month on Sunday.  The war began half a year ago on October 7, 2023, when Hamas operatives invaded southern Israel, killed about 1,200 people, mostly civilians, and took about 240 people hostage, 134 of whom are still held captive.  Leon Kraiem contributed to this report. ...قراءة المزيد

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2024-04-04

Congressman Ritchie Torres (D-NY), one of Israel's staunchest congressional supporters, will address the Jerusalem Post Annual Conference in New York on June 3.  Torres, who represents New York's 15th Congressional District, visited Israel earlier this week with a . They met with Defense Minister Yoav Gallant and visited communities in Israel's south that were damaged in the Hamas attacks on October 7. He first traveled to Israel in 2015 while a member of the New York City Council and was quoted as saying that his visit was one of his life's most formative and transformative experiences. , held in the shadow of the ongoing Israel-Hamas war and the turbulent events taking place throughout the Middle East, promises to be a once-in-a-lifetime event featuring significant discussions on the critical events of the day with diplomats, politicians, and business leaders from around the world, interviewed by senior reporters and editors from The Jerusalem Post. Congressman Ritchie Torres visiting Israel (Credit: UJA-Federation of New York) In recent years, under the direction of CEO Inbar Ashkenazi, the Post has produced state-of-the-art events featuring fascinating speakers from Israel and the Jewish world. "The Jerusalem Post is far more than a media group," said Ashkenazi. "We are the gateway between Israel and the world." Join hundreds of captivating entertainers, pioneering hi-tech visionaries, and dynamic thought leaders for an impactful day at the Annual Conference. Then, enjoy dozens of strategic meetings that will present numerous opportunities for connection.  In addition to Torres, this year's conference will feature a slate of government and business luminaries from Israel and worldwide. It will also include a unique focus on the stories and heroes of October 7 and the resilience of the State of Israel.  A list of last year's speakers can be found on the conference website, Ashkenazi added that the Jerusalem Post Annual Conference is the best event for networking with the "who's who" of the Jewish world and sharing ideas. will be live-streamed on the Jerusalem Post website and social media channels.  >> Tickets: ...قراءة المزيد

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2024-04-04

On Thursday, residents in the central region of Israel reported GPS disruptions in location-based applications such as Waze, Google Maps, and Moovit. According to the reports, the location displayed is in Lebanon's capital city, of Beirut. Similar GPS disruptions have occurred since the beginning of Israel's war with Hamas, experienced by many residents of Israel's northern and southern regions. Another report claimed that the location displayed on mobile devices was in the Egyptian capital of Cairo. These disruptions were initiated by the, which stated in October that "during the fighting, GPS disruptions are deliberately activated for various operational purposes to protect the security of the residents of the State of Israel." Reports of interference have predominantly originated from northern Israel, but as of the beginning of this week, instances have also been documented in Eilat. ...قراءة المزيد

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2024-04-02

Channel 12 published an investigation revealing that the State of Israel finances the security of , the prime minister's son, in a luxury apartment in Miami, as well as the security guards who accompany him on his outings. Among other things, it was announced that one of his pleasures is visiting saunas. What is the effect of the sauna on the body? Sauna is a thousand-year-old bathing activity that originated in Finland. It involves spending time in steam at a high temperature of 40 to 60 Celsius, while seated on a wooden bunk. Many studies have tried to trace the effect of the on the human body. The data is inconclusive. Some argued that the sauna could endanger cardiovascular patients due to dilation of blood vessels and increased heart rate. On the other hand, some studies have suggested that, in the long term, bathing in a sauna may help lower blood pressure and improve heart function in patients with heart failure, but even this time the studies were not extensive enough to reach sweeping conclusions. Some of the medical literature has shown that a sauna may also provide some relief to patients with asthma and chronic bronchitis, and ease pain and improve joint mobility in patients suffering from . A study published in 2017 in the journal Age and Aging and conducted in eastern Finland, the birthplace of the sauna, found that those who visited the sauna four to seven times a week had a 66% reduced risk of dementia and a 65% lower risk of Alzheimer's, compared to those who visited the sauna once a week. Traditional sauna bathing (credit: INGIMAGE) Despite the apparent benefits of the sauna, it can cause damage and dangers. For the skin, the sauna may actually make problems worse: for example, those who suffer from psoriasis or atopic dermatitis, may suffer from worsening itching due to dilation of blood vessels, and increased sweating. The great heat of the sauna also causes the heart rate to accelerate, and may endanger pregnant women and cause serious side effects in those taking various medications. Dangers also lurk in the planks of the sauna benches, on which bathers often sit naked: the planks may transmit fungi and various viruses such as herpes. ...قراءة المزيد

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2024-04-02

Likud MK Amit Halevi was interviewed Monday morning on Udi Segal and Anat Davidov's program on 103FM radio and commented on the current haredi draft law drama. Halevi hurled harsh criticism at the Supreme Court and Attorney-General Gali Baharav-Miara, claiming that this is an issue that these two bodies should not be dealing with at all. "I was still here when the Knesset enacted time and time again this and other amendments to the. Bottom line, the authority was taken from us, the court invalidated this law and arrangement multiple times," Halevi said at the beginning of his remarks. He then clarified his position on the matter, "This does not mean that I accept that people do not serve in the army. We must honestly say to the public, not only the but the Arabs as well, who for almost four generations have become accustomed to the obscene habit of not participating in the moral, civil, and Torah duty of serving in the IDF. That is why we need to change this as quickly as possible to bring actual results." According to Halevi, "The proposals in the past were proposals that said 'let's understand the ultra-Orthodox, and we will make processes, but in the end, they will lead to a deeper integration into society.' I think everyone who studies Torah or studied Torah in the past knows that this is perhaps the most important mitzvah; protecting the Jewish people." Gali Baharav Miara (credit: Yonatan Zindel/Flash90) Halevi continued to emphasize that "This matter requires correction, and yet these two issues, even if you avoid them elegantly, will not pass - even when previous governments [tried fixing this], the Supreme Court invalidated different arrangements time and time again. We need to deal with this issue, and it will probably take some time, but there is no doubt that the end result should be that every citizen of the State of Israel, including the Arab public, should be drafted." When asked whether the intervention of the attorney general and the Supreme Court in the matter was a mistake, Halevi answered decisively, "The over the years in this matter is misplaced intervention and a lack of authority. This is our social, public matter and the Knesset should decide on this. The attorney-general overstepped here. In a terrible irony, but it must be said, maybe if the ultra-Orthodox had supported terrorism a little, she wouldn't have dared to cut their budgets." ...قراءة المزيد

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