Business & Economy

Farrakhan Asks 'Deceitful' Jews to 'Repair Damage to Blacks'

Nation of Islam Minister Louis Farrakhan is turning to Jews -- and the gentiles whom they “influence” -- to help in the “repair” of his people.

Agriculture Technology from Gush Katif and… Space

Katif Labs keep Kosher, insect-free, vegetables free of pesticides and use space-tech to examine plants' usage of water

FDA Approves Two Teva Pharmaceuticals Generics, Stocks Gain

Teva Pharmaceuticals enjoys the approval of two new generics by the US Food and Drug Administration, stocks rise.

Arab Nations May Be Waking Up Too Late to Climate Change

Arab nations are only now beginning to wake up to the dangers of climate change and the impact it will have on their people and way of life.

Unemployment in Israel is Dropping, More Jobs Found

Fewer Israelis unemployed in May, more new workers find jobs.

Israeli Businessman Considers Iraq Refinery

Israeli businessman Idan Ofer makes a secret visit to Iraq, considers local oil refinery.

Iran is Surrounded by US Troops in 10 Countries

A look at the map shows that Iran is completely surrounded by American troops on land and water, notes an energy investment analyst.

Landau: Israel Prepared to Use Force to Protect Gas Find

Landau says Israel “will not hesitate” to use force to protect Haifa gas field if Lebanon lays claim to find.

Obama's Popularity Dropping Below the Red Line

More than half of the American people have lost faith in President Barack Obama, according to a new opinion poll.

Are Zimbabwean Diamonds 'Blood-Diamonds?'

Activists at Kimberley Process Inter-sessional panel in Israel: Zimbabwean diamond industry funds terror; regime illegally arrested our colleague.

Israel Elected to Lead Battle Against 'Blood-Diamonds'

Israel was elected to chair the "Kimberley Process," an international joint initiative to stem the flow of rough diamonds used to finance terror

Agriprocessors Manager to Appeal 27-Year Jail Sentence

A US judge has sentenced Agriprocessors meat packing manager Shalom Rubashkin to 27years in jail for fraud. His lawyers will appeal.

EU Adds Funding for Israeli Defense Contractors

The European Union is considering funding Israeli military contractor Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) for two new research contracts.

Zimbabwe Diamond Activist Jailed before Israel Appearance

A Zimbabwe activist fighting rights violations in the diamond industry has been jailed before an appearance in Tel Aviv.

The Week's Assistance to Gaza, June 6-12

Last week more than 12,000 tons of humanitarian aid and more than a million tons of fuel were delivered to Gaza.

For First Time: Merkava Tanks are For Sale

After a 30 year ban on exports of Israel's famous Merkava tank, the Ministry of Defense will offer the Merkava Mark IV to select buyers.

Egypt Bans Lulav Exports, Small Shortage Feared

Giving Jews plenty of time to prepare for the Sukkot holiday, three months away, Egypt has announced that it will not export lulavs this year.

Israel on the Road to Energy Autonomy, Russia Scraps Pipeline

The prospect of an energy independent Israel, thanks to newly-found gas fields, has forced Russia to scrap plans to link Israel with a pipeline.

Jordan's King Bashes Israel for Stopping His Nuke Plans

King Abdullah of Jordan tells the Wall Street Journal that Israel is thwarting Jordan's nuclear goals in order to economically dwarf his country.

Consumer Price Index Up 0.4%

Fresh fruit up 10.5%, clothing and shoes up 2.8%. CPI has risen 3% since May 2009.

Next Hizbullah War May Be Over Israel’s Gas and Oil Fields

Hizbullah has laid claim to oil and gas fields Israel discovered off the Mediterranean Coast and it will make sure Israel does not “loot” them.

Bonus for Israel: OECD to Meet in Jerusalem

The OECD, which recently accepted Israel as a member, has chosen Jerusalem instead of Paris as the venue for its annual conference in October.

ILSI Biomed - International Life Science & Technology Week

Considered the biggest life sciences conference held outside the USA, ILSI Biomed attracts world's leading biotechnology and medical entities

Chain Reaction: Supermarkets Take Turkish Products Off Shelves

After Rami Levy halted import of Turkish products, Mega reportedly stopped pasta and flour production there. Supersol may be next.

President Peres in S. Korea, Meets Robot in Science Park

President Shimon Peres, in South Korea to boost economic ties, also did his part for aliyah, encouraging a robot to get "upgraded" in Israel.

Yahoo! and Apple Divide Jerusalem on iPhone

Internet giant Yahoo! and the Apple iPhone have apparently decided to divide the holy city on their own.

Israel's Annual Hebrew Book Week Begins

Israel's 49th annual Hebrew Book Week began Wednesday.

Israel's Unemployment Rate Drops - Again

Israel's unemployment rate drops for the third quarter in a row.

PA Ban on Israeli SIM Cards Lines Abbas Family Pockets

The PA's ban on Arabs using Israeli SIM cards is forcing people to purchase SIM cards from a company run and controlled by Chairman Abbas' sons.

Deutsche Bank Divests from Elbit but Advises Clients to 'Buy'

Germany's Deutsche Bank has divested from Elbit because of its technical support for the security barrier, but still advises clients to "buy."

'Big Sky Country' Trade Delegates Visit Small State of Israel

A trade delegation from Montana is visiting Israel to close sales deals and open new relationships.

'Boycott Challenges Coexistence'

Knesset speaker Rivlin tours factories boycotted by the PA, decries boycott as “hostile,” damaging to coexistence.

'Chalav Yisrael' Kosher Dairy Products Return to Germany

For the first time since before the Holocaust, Jews in Germany will be able to buy Chalav Yisrael products locally.

New Guidelines for Employing Foreign Workers

MKs from the coalition and opposition team up to create a new set of guidelines for employing foreign workers.

Jewish Labor to Build the Jewish Land -- Literally

National Union chairman MK Yaakov (Ketzaleh) Katz inaugurated the first building course designed specifically for recently discharged IDF soldiers

Jack and the Protein Beanstalk

A plant scientist at Tel Aviv University has found a way to control plant growth hormone --and hopefully lead to increased biofuel production.

Campaign Against Canada-Israel Friendship Stamp

Canadian postal workers hid stamps issued by their government last month that celebrated 60 years of friendship with the State of Israel.

The Week's Assistance to Gaza, May 9-14

More than 14,000 tons of humanitarian aid were delivered to Gaza residents last week through the various crossings with Israel.

Most Israeli Jews are Religious or Traditional

Eight percent say they are hareidi-religious, 12% religious, 13% traditionalist-religious and 25% traditionalist but 'not so religious.'

Volcanic Ash Cloud Returns to the UK

The volcanic ash cloud that grounded flights all across Europe last month has returned to Great Britain

Israeli Start-Up Makes Army Units Vanish Into Thin Air

Remember the Klingon cloaking device on Star Trek? Science fiction back then -- but not any more. Meet the Black Fox.

Fatah Leaders Call for All-Out Boycott of Israel

Fatah party central council member calls on PA to extend its boycott of Yesha products, to all of Israel. Haaretz writer endorses Yesha boycott.

Burger King to Close in Israel

American fast food chain Burger King will cease making its famous Whoppers in Israel, almost 20 years after opening in the Jewish state.

The Lebanese Hummus War

Lebanon has fired another salvo in the Great Hummus War in a successful new bid to win the world record in making the chick pea dip.

Speak Persian: Iran Bans Foreign Words on Public Signs

Iran has banned the use of foreign words in commercials, in names of movies and on billboards.

Israel Day Celebrated at Shanghai Expo 2010

Israel Day was celebrated at the Israeli national pavilion on Thursday as the state kicked off the 2010 World Expo in Shanghai.

Israel Developing Switch To Make Computers 100s of Times Faster

A new nano-based technology being developed at Tel Aviv University will make computers and the internet work at 'unimagineable' speed and quality.

Min. Attias Admits: No Housing Marketed in J'lem Since December

Minister of Construction and Housing says he hopes marketing in capital will begin again in full force in 2010.

New Study Features Hareidi Religious Worker

A new study by the Ministry of Industry contradicts a common misconception that Israel's hareidi religious community does not like to work.

Religious Kibbutzim Educate against Modern Age Consumerism

The religious kibbutz movement has begun teaching its young members to withstand pressure to buy more and learn to make do with the necessities.

Elbit to Supply Hermes UAVs

The IDF has signed a contract with Elbit Systems for $50 million worth of Hermes UAVs.

Israeli Start-ups Prepare for SmartCamp

Israeli start-ups prepare to compete in IBM's SmartCamp competition, where the ultimate title is World's Smartest Start-up.

Anti Semites Don't Know That They Use Our Tech Innovations

Eden Bar Tal, the Gen. Dir. of the Ministry of Communications: We must let the world know of Israel's contributions in the field of Internet

Euro Could Collapse, Says Former Bank of Israel Head

Prof. Yaakov Frenkel predicts a collapse of the European currency in three years if Greek crisis is not solved. Stanley Fischer begins second term.

Goodbye to 96-Octane Petrol

Ministers meet to discuss fuel, agree to get rid of 96-octane petrol and seek flex fuel vehicles and non-gas alternatives.

Yesha Council: Make PA Pay for Boycott

The Yesha Council proposes refunding Israelis hurt by PA boycott using PA tax money.

Wisconsin Plan Shut Down

The controversial Wisconsin Plan has been shut down. Participants will return to government employment services.

Jobless Rate Shows Recovery

Israel's unemployment rate shows recovery from financial crisis, analysts say. Jobless rate continues to drop.

Samaria Wines Win Big; Victor Credits Shemittah Year

Wineries in Judea and Samaria win a total of seven awards. One winner credits observance of sabbatical year.

GDP Grows 4.9% in Last Quarter of 2009

Netanyahu notes GDP growth is 'almost the highest among developed countries.' Fischer: 2009 'a more successful year than we initially expected.'