On Tuesday, in a significant development Israel has signed a free trade agreement (FTA) with the United Arab Emirates marking its first big trade accord with an Arab state. The agreement sees removal of tariffs as well as a boost… Read More ›
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Spurt in defense deals in Europe midst Ukraine Russia war
In a statement Israel’s defence minister said, Europe is interested in purchasing weapons from Tel-Aviv in the backdrop of the Ukraine-Russia war. He declined to expand on the possibility of Germany purchasing Israeli missile interceptors. Last month, Germany’s Chief of… Read More ›
Iran working on advanced uranium centrifuges at new underground sites: Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz
In a statement on Tuesday, Israel’s defence minister Benny Gantz said. Tehran is working on advanced uranium centrifuges at its new underground sites being built near its Natanz nuclear plant. Gantz gave figures that went beyond those published by a… Read More ›
Germany looking at buying US or Israeli missile shield
As per a report by German weekly Welt am Sonntag, Berlin is weighing options to purchase a missile defence system from either the United States or Israel. The development comes in the wake of Russia launching Iskander missiles in Ukraine…. Read More ›
Germany considering purchase of Israeli missile defense system: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz
Late on Sunday, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said, Germany is considering purchasing a missile defense system to shield against a potential Russian attack. “This is certainly one of the issues we are discussing, and for good reason,” said Scholz. He… Read More ›
Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett returns from Russia, speaks again to Zelenskiy
On Sunday, a spokesperson for Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett said, the Prime Minister has again had talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy today marking their third conversation in two days. The spokesperson did not provide any further details. On… Read More ›
Israel and Bahrain sign security cooperation agreement
In a significant development, Israel and Bahrain signed a security cooperation agreement marking the first such agreement between Tel Aviv and a Gulf nation. The security cooperation agreement was signed during a visit by the Israeli defence minister to the… Read More ›
Israel submarine development deal with Germany’s Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems for $3.4 billion
In a statement on Thursday, Israel’s Defense Ministry said, it has signed an agreement with Germany’s Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems to develop and produce three advanced submarines for its Navy in a deal worth $3.4 billion (3 billion euros). The two… Read More ›
Israel in 5th COVID wave, steps up vaccination, urges work from home
In a statement Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett stated, the country is in the midst of a fifth COVID-19 wave as he urged citizens to step up vaccination and to take precautions such as working from home. In a televised… Read More ›
Close to reaching the end of the road: European powers on 2015 Iran nuclear deal
In a significant development, three European powers said “we are rapidly reaching the end of the road” to save the 2015 Iran nuclear deal. Their comments suggests that unofficial U.S.-Iran talks on preserving the pact is probably close to collapse…. Read More ›