In this edition, we're focused on the plight of the hostages - just how much time do they have left- and the obstacles placed by Netanyahu and his government in reaching a ceasefire and deal to release them. We've also addressed some of the latest antisemitism in the world, and try to understand why the world press continues to be so bad at its job when it comes to reporting on Israel.
The Saddest Birthday in the World Israel News Insights - Aug 5, 2024 (Day 303)
In this edition we mark the sad birthday of 5-year-old Ariel Bibas, the little redhead being held by Hamas with his baby brother and parents. We also want you to know about the courageous stand taken by Ayelet Samerano against the UNWRA secretary-general in Lausanne.
Read about how long can a hostage survive in captivity, about Turkey in NATO, the threats to Israel from Iran and Hezbollah and what the IDF says might happen.
Enemies to the North. Enemies to the South. Israel News Insights - July 29 (Day 296)
In this edition, the war is far from over. A rocket attack launched by Hezbollah into the Golan Heights hit a football field in the Druze town of Majdal Shams, killing 12 children and youth who were just playing a football match.
At the same time, the Paris Olympics started off with the Olympic Committee refusing to allow the Israeli Gymnastics Olympic team from wearing #BringThemHome pins to remind the world that there are still 115 hostages being held by Hamas.
And Bibi Netanyahu? Well he had a grand old time in Washington, then told the hostage families that had flown with him that they would have to go back to Israel on other flights since he and his wife had to visit Donald Trump in Maro Largo and celebrate the birthday of Yair Netanyahu, who continues to live in luxury in Miami while thousands of Israelis continue to serve in reserve duty and have their lives completely discontinued for the foreseeable future.
The Netanyahu Flying Circus flies to Washington without a hostage deal - Israel News Insights - July 22, 2024 (Day 289)
In this edition, read about how Israelis perceive Netanyahu’s decision to leave for Washington when he is needed at home to complete a deal that might bring many of the hostages home alive. We also cover many of the issues of the past few days and announce that we will move to a weekly format.
If they were your daughters, would you forget them? - Israel News Insights - July 18 , 2024 (Day 285)
In this edition:
If they were your daughters, would you forget them?: Read about Human Rights Watch Report on October 7 Crimes Against Humanity, War Crimes by Hamas-led Groups, and signs of life from some of the hostages
Netanyahu heads to Washington; hopes to save his coalition and political career: Read how Israelis wonder if the visit will thwart any possibility of a deal being signed to release the 120 hostages held by Hamas.
They turned into monsters: Read an open letter by Nobel Prize winner Herta Muller
In the shadow of Trump - Israel News Insights - July 15 , 2024 (Day 282)
In this edition:
In the shadow of Trump: Everything that we write about here today is overshadowed by the attempted assassination of former President Trump. But did you know that there are already antisemitic theories and calls for violence? Sheesh.
Hostages: What will happen now to the hostages with the attack on Mohammed Deif in Gaza? Will Hamas stop negotiating? Will Bibi harden his stance on the hostage deal?
Israeli Politics: Israeli chief of staff describes the war and future strategy; outgoing police chief criticizes Ben Gvir and Netanyahu's coalition for politicizing law enforcement; and much more.
Fortune 500 Company Purchased Development Kit License from Yokneam Startup
Wearable Devices Ltd. announced that a Fortune 500 consumer electronics corporation has purchased a special license for its state-of-the-art Mudra Development Kit ("MDK") to evaluate certain deep-level capabilities. The companies will explore together with the Fortune 500 company's AI division different use cases of Mudra neural AI controller..
Protests in Israel Mark 9 Months of War - Israel News Insights - July 8 , 2024 (Day 276)
In this edition:
Protests in Israel Mark 9 Months of War: Read about calls for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to Resign, Elections Now and Pushing for the Return of the Hostages
The Oct. 7 Chain Reaction and Other Dramatic News Since Thursday: The Hamas attack of Oct. 7 seems to have set off a chain reaction that is affecting the entire world, not just Israel. Here we spotlight the events of the past few days related to this chain reaction
Israel - More Details: The increased intensity of the protests is not the only news in Israel from the past few days. Actually, so much has happened that we include this section to give you the highlights and to explain about the Israel Bonds Paradox..
Hostages: Read more about the 8 hostages who are U.S. citizens, and about the accusations that Israeli government is trying to sabotage Gaza ceasefire proposal.
High-tech hopes for ravaged northern Israel, just as it really needs it - NoCamels
A joint initiative by the Israeli government and private industry in Yokneam to help solidify the high-tech industry in the north of the country has taken on new significance as the region