The Israeli government announced the selection of IDE Technologies to build “Sorek 2”, the world’s largest desalination plant. One of the bidders for the project was an affiliate of Hutchison, a Hong Kong-based Company. According to media reports, the decision was related to US Secretary of State Pompeo’s visit, and the American pressure to stop Chinese involvement […]
Read MoreFollowing a postponement due to the coronavirus spread, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s trial will open Later today, Sunday, May 24. Atty. Ofer Bartal will provide details regarding the proceedings and discuss the possible outcomes and other related issues. Atty. Ofer Bartal has been a Criminal Defense Attorney for the past 30 years, representing clients in criminal justice cases, classic criminal offenses and […]
Read MoreEarlier today the Israel National Cyber Directorate announced that a host of Israeli websites were hacked in a suspected Iranian cyber-attack. This comes after alleged back and forth cyber-attacks in the last couple of weeks. Colonel (Res.) Gabi Siboni will discuss the concerning developments, the steps Israel might take to prevent future Iranian cyber-attacks and other […]
Read MoreAfter more than 500 days of deadlock and a looming threat of a fourth round of elections, the Netanyahu-Gantz unity government gets underway. Prof. Eran Vigoda-Gadot will provide a political analysis and discuss the unity government’s expected and unexpected future. Eran Vigoda-Gadot is a Professor of Public Administration and Management, Political Science and Governance. He currently serves as Dean […]
Read MoreLast night, the Supreme Court published its much anticipated decision. According to the decision, despite being under indictment, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will be able to form a government. In the unanimous ruling, the court also decided that, “at this time”, it will not interfere with the coalition agreement, notwithstanding its significant legal difficulties. Now […]
Read MoreAccording to reports, Iran began pulling some of its forces out of Syria. Maj. Gen. (ret.) Amos Yadlin will discuss the reports and explain what might be going on. He will also talk about the implications this reported move might have on Israel and the region. Amos Yadlin was named Executive Director of Tel Aviv University’s Institute for […]
Read MoreThe Supreme Court Deliberates: Can Netanyahu Form a Government, Despite Corruption Indictments? 2. Is the Coalition Agreement Between Likud and Blue&White legal? Is it Constitutional? Constitutional Law expert, Prof. Eli Salzberger will discuss the critical deliberations, possible decisions, significance and other related issues. Prof. Eli Salzberger was the fifth Dean of the Faculty of Law […]
Read MoreTomorrow marks “Yom HaZikaron”, a memorial day for Israeli fallen soldiers and civilian victims of terror. Throughout the day, many families visit the resting places of their loved ones and gather to remember. This year, however, this will not be possible, due to coronavirus restrictions. Yesterday, the “Our Brothers” project initiated “Connect2Care” – an online platform for […]
Read MoreAmid the Coronavirus crisis, political opposition and endless disagreements, Benjamin Netanyahu and Benny Gantz finally signed a coalition agreement, on the way to a unity government. Will this lead to a stable and long-lasting government? Or are we looking at a future battlefield, resulting in a fourth round of elections? Mr. Aviv Bushinsky will discuss the agreement, its significance […]
Read MoreFor the past nine years, hundreds of thousands of people in Israel and around the world took part in Zikaron BaSalon (“remembrance in the living room”) – a social initiative that connects Holocaust survivors with people looking to hear their stories and meet them face to face, for a live testimony, all in someone’s living room. This […]
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