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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu credit: Reuven Kastro Netanyahu meets US tech execs on AI

Bloomberg reports that the meeting in New York focused on harnessing AI to strengthen Israel's economy and military edge.

Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu credit: GPO Avichai Ohayon Trump presents comprehensive Gaza peace plan

The plan includes the release of all hostages, an Israeli withdrawal from Gaza and the establishment of a technocratic committee of Palestinians and international experts to temporarily rule Gaza.

Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jets credit: Reuters IMAGO/Kento Nara Spain cancels €207m arms deal with Rafael

Spain is canceling a deal to procure Litening 5 targeting and navigation pods for 46 Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jets.

Microsoft credit: Shutterstock Microsoft blocks IDF Unit 8200 from using Azure

The move follows a report in "The Guardian" that the technology was used to store thousands of telephone calls of Palestinians.

US President Donald Trump  credit: Shutterstock US plans $6b weapons sales to Israel - report

The Trump administration is seeking congressional approval for the sale of arms to Israel worth nearly $6 billion, "The Wall Street Journal" reports.

European Commission President Ursula Von der Leyen credit: Yves Herman Reuters EU recommends suspending Israel free trade agreement

The European Commission proposes trade and other sanctions against Israel, which could be approved next week.

Miri Regev credit: Amit Shabi Yediot Ahronot Regev revives prospect of Uber in Israel

So far, Minister of Transport Miri Regev has only set up a committee to examine the matter, as the taxi drivers accuse her of pandering to haredi interests.

Elbit light tanks in Philippines credit: Facebook page Israel's defense industry loses major Asian customer

Philippines Minister of Defense Gilbert Teodoro says his country will stop buying arms from Israel.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the annual Accountant General's Conference  credit: Tadmit Productions Netanyahu's "autarky" remarks divide analysts

While one talks of a return to the Stone Age, another sees the prime minister's frankness as an expression of strength.

Ishay Davidi, Harel Wiesel, Liora Ofer Israel Business Forum slams Netanyahu's "Sparta speech"

"We are marching with certainty to a diplomatic, economic, and social abyss that will endanger our existence in the Land of Israel."

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu credit: Ministry of Finance Spokesperson Tadmit Productions Netanyahu: Amid isolation we must be self-sufficient in arms

Speaking about Israel's diplomatic isolation and faced by economic sanctions, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that Israel must become more self-sufficient.

Emirates Airline credit: Emirates UAE carriers prove lifeline for Israeli travelers

The Emirati airlines have continued flying to Israel even in wartime, although they can't make up for the loss of the Turkish connection.

Demonstrators in Bahrain trample Israeli and US flags, October 2023  credit: Reuters/Hamad I Mohammed War puts Abraham Accords to the test

Arab public opinion fears a tilt in the regional balance of power towards Israel, and is incensed by events in the Gaza Strip.

Strike on buildings in Doha  credit: Reuters/Ibraheem Abu Mustafa IDF strikes at Hamas leadership in Qatar

Khalil al-Hayya, a member of the Hamas senior leadership, has been reported killed in the strike on the Qatari capital Doha.

Scene of Jerusalem terror attach September 8, 2025  credit: Magen David Adom spokepserson Six dead in Jerusalem attack

The two terrorists who carried out the attack were killed on the spot.

State Comptroller Matanyahu Englman credit: State Comptroller's Office State Comptroller slams gov't for war failings on civilian matters

Matanyahu Englman has harshly criticized Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant's conduct on civilian matters at the start of the war.

The covert teams uncovering Hamas financial pipeline credit: Shutterstock Covert volunteers uncover clandestine Hamas funding

"Globes" talks to the tech volunteers and experts who work to help Israel and other countries locate and block the money pipelines for terrorist organizations around the world.

European Commission building, Brussels  credit: Shutterstock Germany blocks EU sanctions against Israel

European countries are divided on whether to impose sanctions on Israel over the war in Gaza, and the split within the EU is preventing any action.

Houthi Prime Minister Ahmed Ghaleb Nasser al-Rahawi  killed by Israel credit: Reuters Khaled Abdullah Houthis claim attack on Idan Ofer owned vessel

The Houthi rebels in Yemen said they fired a missile at the Scarlet Ray, off the Saudi Arabian port of Yanbu.

DSEI UK Exhibition credit: Reuters Burak Bir UK bars Israeli gov't officials from DSEI defense exhibition

Israel's Ministry of defense has canceled plans to set up a national pavilion at the event but will support defense companies still wanting to exhibit.

Microsoft credit: Shutterstock Microsoft president: IDF use of Azure "needs to be tested"

Microsoft president Brad Smith was responding after anti-Israel protesters occupied his office and were removed by police.

Demonstration in Nes Tziona, August 25 2025  credit: Aviv Hassidov Protesters calling for release of hostages again block roads

The Hostages and Missing Families Forum condemned the government's ignoring of Hamas's positive response to the
latest ceasefire proposal. Government sources: Hamas's response is a trick.

Norwegian sovereign wealth fund CEO Nicolai Tangen credit: Reuters Matt Rourke Norwegian wealth fund disinvests from Israeli banks

The fund's Council on Ethics states that the banks support settlement activity in the West Bank. The fund has also disinvested from US construction equipment company Caterpillar.

Turkish Port credit: Shutterstock Turkey prevents ZIM ship from docking at Istanbul Port

As part of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's new anti-Israel measures, sources tell "Globes" that the ship was forced to sail on to Piraeus in Greece.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdo?an  credit: Shutterstock Turkey tightens embargo on Israel

The Turkish government has banned all movement of Turkish ships to Israel, including those carrying goods for the Palestinian Authority.

IDF troops in the Gaza Strip  credit: IDF Spokesperson Hamas says yes to latest ceasefire plan

The organization's response comes as the IDF gears up to conquer Gaza City. The staged plan is a version of a proposal by US envoy Steve Witkoff.

Norwegian sovereign wealth fund CEO Nicolai Tangen credit: Reuters Matt Rourke Norwegian fund disinvests from six more Israeli stocks

The Norwegian sovereign wealth fund has sold six Israeli stocks due to activities over the green line, after selling its shares in 17 Israeli companies last week.

Health system workers demonstrate in Ramat Gan  credit: Uriel Even-Sapir Striking demonstrators call for hostage deal

Major roads are blocked and many businesses are closed. Smotrich: The campaign plays into the hands of Hamas. Hostage families: Time has run out.

Norway wealth fund chairman Nicolai Tangen credit: Reuters Norway fund disinvests from Rami Levy and El Al - report

Norwegian newspaper "E24" has named 17 Israeli stocks being sold by the Norwegian sovereign wealth fund.

Norway soveriegn wealth fund head Nicolai Tangen credit: Reuters Ole Berg-Rusten Norway's wealth fund divests from 11 Israeli companies

Following heavy public pressure in Norway due to the humanitarian situation in Gaza, the sovereign wealth fund has acted quickly following a review.

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