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Coronavirus Could Empty the Coffers of the Israeli Health System

25.02.20|Adrian Filut
The Israeli Ministry of Health has already been given $16.34 million for virus-related preparations, but that money is coming out of its budget for the rest of 2020
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If Coronavirus Crisis Persists, the Economy Will Be Significantly Impacted, Says Bank of Israel

25.02.20|Omri Milman
The bank’s monetary committee maintained Israel's benchmark interest rate at 0.25%, but stated the outbreak in China throws the global and Israeli economy into uncertainty and could lead to an interest cut in the future
ד"ר קארן ורטפטוב

Diminished Growth Could Hurt Israel’s Credit Rating, Says S&P Global Executive

24.02.20|Adrian Filut
Karen Vartapetov warns that a lengthy political crisis could have a negative impact, especially on the business sector, but is less worried about the long-term strength of Israel’s economy and its budget deficit
מימין: אופירה אנגלברג מהנספחות הכלכלית בגרמניה וד"ר לורנץ גרף

German Mittelstand Companies Present an Opportunity for Israeli Startups

19.02.20|Or Shapira
A phenomenon unique to Germany, Mittelstand companies are commonly defined as small to medium private companies with up to 50 million euros in annual revenue and less than 500 employees
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Financial Secrecy Promised to Immigrating Millionaires Is a Stain on Israel

19.02.20|Omri Milman
In the Financial Secrecy Index published by independent international network the Tax Justice Haven for 2020, Israel has not made significant strides
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Netanyahu Rival Vows to Stop Arms Sales to Myanmar, South Sudan

18.02.20|Adi Pick
Prime Minister hopeful Benny Gantz of centrist party Blue and White, a former Israeli military Chief of Staff, stated Monday he will work to halt Israeli arms exports to regimes committing genocide and war crimes
לקוחה מתנסה ב מחשב ש מעניק אינפורמציה על תרופות ללא מרשם רפואי

Over-the-Counter Drug Prices in Israel are Much Higher Than Overseas

17.02.20|Orna Yefet
The Israeli Ministries of Health and Economy summoned OTC drug manufacturers and distributors for meetings after a study found prices are 37% higher on average in Israel
הצבעה קלפי קלפיות כנסת 21 בחירות 2019

Once Again, Two New Election App Breaches Exposed Personal Data on Millions of Israelis

16.02.20|Omer Kabir
Last week, Calcalist reported a severe security breach in the campaign management app of Israel’s ruling Likud party, which compromised the personal data of over 6 million voters
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Following Likud App Breach, Regulator Descends on Offices of Suspected Developer

11.02.20|Omer Kabir
A day after Calcalist reported a security breach in a campaign management app used by Israeli ruling party Likud had exposed the country’s voting registrar, the Privacy Protection Authority ordered an inspection at the offices of “one of the companies suspected of being the source of the leak”
מטוס ראש הממשלה בואינג 767 טיסת מבחן

Aiming for Cheaper Insurance, Israel to Evaluate State Property for First Time Since 1948

10.02.20|Lior Gutman
The survey, which will estimate not just government-owned real estate but also equipment such as medical equipment in hospitals and various digital databases, is expected to start in the current quarter
בנימין נתניהו ישיבת ממשלה 12.1.20

An Election App Breach Exposed the Personal Data of 6.5 Million Israelis

10.02.20|Omer Kabir
A breach in the campaign management app of Israel’s ruling Likud Party laid bare the country’s voting registrar’s database and exposed lacking regulation
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Coronavirus Scare Prompts Israel to Create a Database on People Entering and Exiting the Country

06.02.20|Adrian Filut
The establishment of the database is being rushed after authorities ran into trouble collecting data on Chinese citizens expected to enter the country
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How Will Israel Fare When the Nasdaq Jet Finally Runs out of Fuel

05.02.20|Sophie Shulman
Wall Street just had its strongest decade of gains. Should it crash, would the tech-dependent Israeli economy survive unscathed?
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A Fifth of Israeli Startups Incorporate Abroad, Report Says

05.02.20|Sophie Shulman
A recent report by IBI Capital subsidiary S-Cube Financial Consulting found that the number of startups choosing to incorporate outside of Israel went up 10% in 2019
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Coronavirus Shockwaves Already Felt in Israel

03.02.20|Adrian Filut and Tzally Greenberg
All Israelis returning from China will be subject to a two-week quarantine at home, under the Israeli Health Ministry’s supervision
ועידת התעשייה של ישראל יניב גרטי מנכ"ל אינטל ישראל

Intel’s Israeli Export Went Up by Over $2.7 Billion in 2019

02.02.20|Hagar Ravet
The chipmaker’s export from Israel totaled $6.6 billion in 2019, compared to $3.9 billion in 2018
בנימין נתניהו שר האוצר משה כחלון ישיבת ממשלה שבועית

S&P Is Overconfident About Israel

02.02.20|Omri Milman
The credit rating agency reaffirmed Israel’s AA- credit rating over the weekend, downplaying concerns about the country’s local political limbo and its effect on the mounting deficit
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Despite Progress, Only One in Six Israeli CEOs Is a Woman, New Report Says

29.01.20|Shahar Ilan
The gender inequality index published for the seventh time by the Van Leer Jerusalem Institute shows that while the gaps are diminishing, there is still a lot of work to be done
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As a Preemptive Measure, Israel Authorizes Forced Quarantine of Potential Coronavirus Carriers

28.01.20|Adrian Filut and Lilach Baumer
No confirmed cases of the pandemic have been recorded in Israel; the number of fatalities in China has now risen to 106