What happens when all the “standard” superheroes disappear and the State of Israel is in urgent need of saving? Backup is called in, and it’s dark, funny, and special. At least this is the premise of Giborim, or Heroes – Limited Edition, a five-part mini web series that tells the story of a group of…
According to an annual WIZO report, there was a 315% increase in domestic violence in 2020. Distress calls made to the 118 hotline went from 2286 calls in 2019 to 5866 calls in 2020, which is a 157% increase. More than half were tagged under spousal violence, which increased from 688 calls in 2019 to…
After recent meetings between Israeli and Jordanian Energy Ministers in the UAE, an agreement was made and signed to build a major solar power plant in Jordan, that will generate electricity for Israel, and a desalination plant in Israel that will supply water to Jordan. The declaration of intent was signed by Israel on Monday,…
An increase in Arab fatalities has impacted at least 109 Arab lives this year alone, mostly due to organized crime. While often ignored or deemed uncontrollable by Israeli authorities, the violence has reached a point where premeditated murder is taking place in broad daylight in the popular city streets of Jaffa and Jerusalem – and…
After the economic decline in 2020, Israel’s Finance Ministry has revised their forecasted GDP growth rate from 5.5% to 7.1% for 2021. In 2022, the forecast remains at 4.7%. While the economy bounces back after coronavirus, the Ministry of Finance confirms that the decline of last year will be offset this year. They have found…
