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Six Criminals Escaped Israeli Prison

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“Some of the state’s systems have degenerated in recent years and have to go through processes of optimization, repair, and striving for excellence,” spoke Prime Minister Naftali Bennett after six Palestinian criminals escaped the Gilboa Prison last Monday, September 6.  The prisoners shared a cell and dug a tunnel from the inside out, spotlighting the…

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Jewish Population Numbers 15.2 Million

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Up 100,000 from last year, there are currently 15.2 million Jews in the world, based on an annual report from the Jewish Agency. The largest population of Jews lives in Israel with about 6.93 million, or about 45% of the Jewish population. The United States houses the second largest group in the diaspora with around…

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“I Will Miss Tel Aviv’s Energy”

in Economy & Innovation/Life, Culture & Sports/Monthly Report

Jean-Daniel Ruch was the Swiss ambassador to Israel for five years. We spoke to him for one last interview, where he looks back on his time in the country as well as thinks about the future of Israel … The interview was conducted by Katharina Höftmann Ciobotaru Israel Between the Lines (BTL): Mr. Ambassador, you…

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New Solar Energy Field to Battle Climate Change 

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In a bid for what may become the largest solar energy field in Israel, nine proposals from 11 companies have been submitted to the Finance and Energy Ministries. The new project comes on Israel’s immediate need to reduce greenhouse gases, and increase its renewable energy use, and Energy Minister Karin Elharrar says that “The Israeli…

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Israeli Founder Signs Million Dollar Deal with Walmart

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After seven months of negotiation, Yael Vizel, Founder of Zeekit, finally closed the deal to sell her company to Walmart, the largest American retailer, for $200 million. While Walmart, with over 2.5 million employees, wasn’t the only massive conglomerate that offered to buy, Vizel chose their offer, as it was most beneficial to the company. “All…

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