Business and Economy
The reimposition of oil sanctions on Iran in November that were lifted under the 2015 Iran nuclear deal precipitated a fourth-quarter sell-off.
“That has caused a tailspin in Iran’s economy,” declared Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
“BDS is nothing more than a cloak for anti-Semitism, and as long as I’m governor, BDS will be [dead on arrival],” said Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Amazon is the world’s top provider of cloud computing services, and currently holds 52 percent of the market, more than the combined share of its top three competitors.
Data shows that $4.1 billion of the funds were raised by 100 firms in deals exceeding $20 million apiece, with 538 firms raising funds below $5 million each.
Samsung has already invested some $15 million in Corephotonics, which develops imaging technology for smartphones.
Some 4.4 million tourists entered Israel last year, marking a 14 percent increase compared to the previous year, including 269,000 who left on the day of their arrival.
“Evangelicals represent 25%-30% of the American population and strongly support the nation of Israel, the birthplace of our own Christian heritage,” reads the letter sent by the 38 leaders.
A new law took effect on Jan. 1, changing the ways Israelis are allowed to do business.
According to the “princes” and senior government figures, the regime is facing a real challenge, and the demonstrations that have reappeared in the center of Tehran were the result of growing pressure from the United States on Iran and the reimposition of sanctions on the regime.
In a move cheered by BDS supporters, the London-based international financial giant HSBC bank has said it will divest from Israeli defense contractor Elbit.
