Recent political developments in the United States, including several closely watched primary elections, have prompted questions among Israeli business leaders about the future of the US-Israel relationship. In the days following the Senate primary in our home state of Michigan, we’ve been asked outright, “Is Michigan turning away from Israel?” The concern is understandable, but…
Consider Latin America. Colombia severed relations with Israel in 2024. Yet its incoming government has agreed to restore full diplomatic and economic relations, remove visa requirements and move Colombia’s embassy to Jerusalem. Bolivia, which also broke relations after October 7, restored them in December 2025. Argentina has become one of Israel’s closest partners under President…
A brilliant soldier from Haifa meets an outstanding soldier from Beersheba in an elite technology unit in central Israel. During their service, they gain experience, professional networks, and access to future employers and investors. When they leave the army, where are they most likely to build their start-up? Usually, the answer is central Israel, where…
The renewal of consular relations between Israel and Venezuela is not simply a technical diplomatic step. It reflects a broader shift taking place in Caracas after nearly two decades in which hostility toward Israel was built into Venezuelan foreign policy. Relations were severed in 2009 under then-President Hugo Chávez during Operation Cast Lead in Gaza,…
In the cabins of many ships that remain stranded in the Persian Gulf, sleep has long ceased to be a form of genuine rest. Seafarers sleep wearing their clothes so that they can leave their cabins immediately in the event of an alarm. Communication with home is often limited to a few minutes every several…
There is little debate about the need for more diversified trade corridors connecting India, the Middle East, and Europe. Recent disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, the Red Sea, and the Suez Canal, combined with increasing competition over critical trade infrastructure, have underscored the importance of building multiple routes that reduce dependence on maritime chokepoints….
4 US-Israel-Iran War Latest News: Iran is targeting the restoration of around 95 million cubic metres of natural gas production capacity per day by late September, as repair work continues at energy facilities damaged during the conflict, Iranian Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad said. The planned recovery highlights the scale of damage suffered by Iran’s energy…
Latin America is changing, and Israel should pay attention. From Argentina, Colombia, Ecuador and Paraguay to Chile, Peru, Costa Rica and parts of Central America, a political environment is emerging that may be more receptive to Israel, the United States and market-oriented policies. Even the region’s giants, Brazil and Mexico, where politics may be less…
US President Donald Trump speaks in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC. 1 President Donald Trump on Monday again extended a waiver that allows foreign ships to carry oil and other commodities between US ports, as the war on Iran continues to disrupt energy flows and elevate costs. The 90-day extension…
LinkedIn is shutting down its research and development center in Israel and laying off its employees, according to ynet’s sister publication Calcalist. The Tel Aviv operation is estimated to employ around 50 people. After the layoffs, a small number of employees are expected to remain in Israel to handle ongoing business activity. Eynav Mass, CEO…
