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Israel to ‘give appropriate response’ in case EU of restrictions — foreign ministry
TEL AVIV, September 17. /TASS/. Israel intends to "give an appropriate response," if the European Union introduces restrictive measures, Foreign Minister Gideon Saar said. "Israel, with the help of its friends in Europe, will continue to fight...

Israel’s Glilot Partners raises $500M to back young cyber and AI software startups
Israeli venture capital firm Glilot Capital Partners has raised $500 million to invest in local entrepreneurs and young, fast-growing startups focused on cybersecurity, enterprise software and AI tools, the company said Wednesday. The Israeli firm...

Israeli troops press forward into Gaza City as more Palestinians flee; death toll passes 65,000
Israeli troops and tanks pushed deeper into Gaza City on Wednesday as more people fled the devastated area, and strikes cut off phone and internet services, making it harder for Palestinians to summon ambulances during the military's new...

Israel completes development of high-power laser defense system: official
JERUSALEM, Sept. 17 (Xinhua) -- Israel has completed development of a new high-power laser interception system, dubbed Iron Beam, the defense ministry said on Wednesday. The system is expected to enter operational use later this year. It was...

Israel's finance minister talks of 'real estate bonanza' in Gaza
IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Now Playing Israel's finance minister talks of 'real estate bonanza' in Gaza 00:50 UP NEXT Israel launches ground offensive in Gaza City 01:59 ‘My siblings are...
Israel Arming, Bankrolling Druze Fighters In Southern Syria
Authored by Jason Ditz via AntiWar.com, With tensions continuing to simmer in Syria’s Suwayda Governorate, senior Druze commanders are reporting that the Israeli government has been arming and financing Druze militias that are seeking a large...

Israeli principals slam plan to give more funding to West Bank school trips over domestic trips
'An Imposition of a Political Stance' 'Some principals will choose this program out of financial necessity': At least 40 principals say the Education Ministry's program pressures schools into a political stance by offering extra funding only for...

Israel pounds Gaza City as fears mount for those inside
The start of the long-planned ground offensive drew fierce condemnation from allies of Israel and aid agencies, who said it would worsen an already dire humanitarian situation and derail any diplomatic resolution to the nearly two-year war....
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Israel’s ‘Iron Beam’ laser defence system clears final trials, set for deployment this year
A low-cost, high-power laser-based system aimed at destroying incoming missiles has successfully completed testing and will be ready for operational use by the military later this year, Israel’s Defence Ministry said on Wednesday. Israel’s Defence...

Israel’s central covenant with Jews is in peril like never before
Relatives of Israeli hostages and their supporters take part in an anti-government protest near Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Jerusalem residence calling for action to secure the release of hostages held by Palestinian militants in Gaza...

Israeli Minister Smotrich Calls Gaza “Real Estate Bonanza” Amid Talks With US
Did you know that Truthout is a nonprofit and independently funded by readers like you? If you value what we do, please support our work with a donation. Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich bragged about the possibility of a “real estate...

Israel completes groundbreaking laser air defense, hails "historic breakthrough"
Israel’s defense establishment has successfully completed a series of final tests on Israel’s new laser-based air defense system, ahead of its planned delivery for operational use in the IDF by the end of the year. This marks Israel’s emergence as...

"Israeli entrepreneurs should view the UK as a viable secondary market for their activities"
“What’s interesting about Israeli entrepreneurs is that they almost automatically look to the U.S. when planning their expansion. That shouldn’t necessarily be the case. We want to teach them that the UK can be seen as a viable secondary market...
Israel Signs Mutual Cooperation Agreement with Hungary on Space Project
Tel Aviv [Israel], September 17 (ANI/TPS): Israel's Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology Gila Gamliel signed yesterday (Tuesday) a broad framework agreement for mutual cooperation in the field of space with Hungary's Minister of National...

Israel blasts EU sanctions plan, vows retaliation
Israel on Wednesday lambasted the European Commission’s proposed sanctions plan against Israel, calling it “morally and politically distorted,” and threatening to strike back if the measures were implemented, Anadolu reports. “Actions against...

Israeli forces storm West Bank cities, demolish homes, detain 120 Palestinians
Israeli forces on Wednesday stormed several Palestinian cities in the West Bank, demolished homes in the south, and carried out mass arrests as part of a widening campaign of raids in the occupied territory, Anadolu Agency reports. Witnesses said...

Israeli tanks push deeper into Gaza City; Death toll in war crosses 65,000 | Top updates
Israeli troops and tanks pushed deeper into Gaza City on Wednesday, the second day of a ground offensive, as Palestinians fled the devastated area in large numbers. Israeli military vehicles (right) near the border with Gaza, in Israel on...

Israeli foreign minister threatens action against EU sanctions
Israeli foreign minister Gideon Sa'ar warned on Wednesday that Israel would take countermeasures if the European Union were to impose sanctions. The package still requires approval from EU member states. "Steps against Israel will be met...