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…
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…
After the UN released a report on climate change calling for Israel to act now, Environmental Minister Tamar Zandberg declared a climate emergency, choosing to take the “strategic threat” seriously. In her statement, she said, “To this end, it is necessary to declare a climate emergency and define the climate crisis as a strategic threat…
Coronavirus numbers are over 6,000 affected, the highest in six months. As fear of a fourth national lockdown takes hold, the government is tightening public freedoms once again, especially given the upcoming Jewish holiday season, and the school year set to start on September 1. The current coronavirus czar Salman Zarka has called on everyone…
In a recent announcement, Environmental Protection Minister Tamar Zandberg commits to reduce 27 percent of greenhouse gases by 2030 and 85% by 2050. Compared to other OECD countries, the numbers are fairly low. The United States reported a 50% reduction by 2030, and 100% by 2050. While these numbers are hopeful, it remains unclear if…
