Business and Economy
Israel’s Council for Higher Education announced a plan to invest $27 million into a five-year “New Campus Vision” plan at 10 top universities.
2018 was a record year, according to Tourism Minister Yariv Levin, with more than 4 million people arriving to the country.
There for the first time, Nicholas (Nick) Langworthy said it’s important for the American people to stand with Israel because of similar value systems within both nations.
Palestinian businessman and Judea-Samaria Chamber of Commerce and Industry co-founder Ashraf Jabari calls the tour “a direct continuation of the economic workshop in Bahrain.”
It comes amid backlash against Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) saying that the United States is “running concentration camps on our southern border” in reference to migrant detention centers there.
IAI-Elta is offering its radar to the U.S. Army’s Patriot system; Rafael is marketing its advanced SPICE guidance kits to the U.S. military.
ORT’s Start-up Challenge will provide an opportunity to delve into science, experience cutting-edge technology, and discover Israeli culture in an entertaining and interactive setting.
While many in Israel bemoan the financial burden of the new elections this fall, the major cost to the country will likely lie in other realms.
“Our delegation is showing how cities lead on the world stage, how mayors get things done and how urban centers can tackle everything from innovation and climate change to immigration and economic growth,” said Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti.
Businessman Ashraf Al-Ghanem recounts that Palestinian Authority security forces raided his home in Hebron and attempted to arrest him for participation in the economic summit. Still, he says, discussion among nations in Manama proved beneficial.
He previously served as director of political affairs at the Consulate General of Israel in New York.
Without a coordinated plan, the military’s build-up would resemble “an orchestra” in which “everyone does what they want, and the noise is terrible,” says Brig. Gen. (Res.) Dr. Sasson Hadad.
