Tag: Israel
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Finance Ministry blasts IDF overspending, eyes new bank tax as Israel unveils 2026 budget
Overview: A Budget Unveiled in a Climate of Tension Israel’s Finance Ministry released the guiding principles for the 2026 state budget, signaling a bold shift in how the government plans to balance the nation’s finances. The announcement immediately sparked a public clash with the Defense Ministry, with treasury officials accusing the IDF of wasteful practices…
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Indonesia’s Prabowo Embraces a Softer Israel Tone: Balancing Domestic Sentiment and Geopolitics
Prabowo Subianto’s Strategic Diplomacy: A Softer Tone on Israel As Indonesia navigates a complex regional landscape, President Prabowo Subianto has signaled a shift toward a more cautious, nuanced approach to Israel. The pivot reflects a deliberate attempt to reconcile domestic political sensibilities with broader geopolitical ambitions. While the rhetoric has softened, the underlying calculus is…
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Fusion VC promotes Amit Shechter to Principal, signaling growth in Israeli pre-seed scene
Fusion VC’s leadership move marks a milestone for Israeli pre-seed investing Fusion VC, the Israeli pre-seed venture capital platform, has announced the promotion of Amit Shechter to Principal. The move underscores the firm’s emphasis on nurturing early-stage startups through a hands-on, platform-driven approach that has become a hallmark of its strategy. From intern to principal:…
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Fusion VC Promotes Amit Shechter to Principal Leader
Fusion VC Elevates Amit Shechter to PrincipalLeader Israeli pre-seed venture capital firm Fusion VC announced a major staffing milestone this week with the promotion of Amit Shechter to Principal. The move reflects the firm’s emphasis on recognizing internal talent and expanding leadership as it scales its platform for early-stage startups. A Long-graded Career Path Within…
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Israel Eyes Recovery of Captives’ Bodies in Gaza as Ceasefire Faces Scrutiny
Overview: A Contested Step Within a Fragile Ceasefire The news that the Israeli military may be able to recover the bodies of three captives in Gaza adds another complex layer to a ceasefire that has remained precarious since its inception. Hebrew media reports cite intelligence assessments suggesting that such a recovery could be possible, even…
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Israel Threatens to Escalate Attacks on Hezbollah in Lebanon
Context: A fragile ceasefire under strain Israel has signaled it could intensify its military actions against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, warning that the group’s heightened activity along the border could push Israel to expand operations. The warning comes after reports from the Lebanese health ministry indicating that four people were killed in an Israeli airstrike,…
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Israel threatens to escalate strikes on Hezbollah in Lebanon amid renewed tensions
Escalating tensions along the Lebanon-Israel frontier Israel has warned that it could intensify its military operations against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon as tensions along the border surge just months after a ceasefire was declared in November 2024. The comment comes in the wake of a deadly airstrike reported by Lebanon’s health ministry, which said four…
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Israel Signals Escalation Against Hezbollah in Lebanon Amid Rising Tensions
Rising Tensions After a Deadly Strike The region is again on edge as Israel signals it may intensify its operations against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon. The move comes shortly after reports from the Lebanese health ministry indicating that four people were killed in an Israeli airstrike, underscoring the fragile and oft-volatile border dynamics that persist…
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Levin Blocks AG Probe into Sde Teiman Leak, Says Investigation Was Obstructed
Background: The Sde Teiman Leak Case The Sde Teiman leak controversy has stirred political and legal tensions in Israel. At the center of the dispute is whether state resources and investigative bandwidth were properly deployed to uncover how a confidential video from the Sde Teiman facility surfaced publicly. As details emerged, Prime Ministerial and Ministerial…
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Levin Blocks AG Probe in Sde Teiman Leak Case, Citing Obstruction Claims
Overview: A high-stakes clash over investigation authority Israel’s Justice Minister, Yariv Levin, publicly asserted on a Saturday night that Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara should not participate in the investigation or legal proceedings surrounding the Sde Teiman video leak affair. The move marks a dramatic escalation in a long-running dispute over who has the authority to…