McGill University windows were smashed at five buildings by anti-Israel activists, disrupting classes and exams in what the administration said was an attempt to pressure the institution into adopting Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) policies.Students, faculty, and staff were panicked by the “truly terrifying experience” after around 40 vandals used stones, bricks, and hammers on Wednesday to destroy windows, according to a Friday statement by McGill University President and Vice-Chancellor Deep Saini.The vandals left before the police could arrive, but Saini expected that arrests would occur. Saini said extensive damage was caused by the “shouting mob,” but there were…
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El Al Israel Airlines, headed by Dina Ben Tal Ganancia, could not have dreamt of a better year. It posted record revenue and profits in 2024, thanks to its streamlining program, but even more so to the Swords of Iron war and the abandonment of Israel by most foreign airlines, allowing El Al to dominate the skies, certainly on the profitable US route.El Al posted a net profit of $545 million for 2024, 4.7 times the profit in 2023. In the fourth quarter, the airline earned $130 million, less than in the third quarter — traditionally its strongest quarter…
Lockheed Martin plans to unveil a new "affordable" cruise missile on Monday with a cost of about $150,000 and a range of over 500 miles (800 km) as the defense contractor works to tap a US need to deter Chinese ambitions in the Pacific.Russia's invasion of Ukraine has pushed the US and other countries' thinking about armaments toward a new strategy known as "affordable mass," meaning having plenty of relatively cheap weapons at the ready.The Common Multi-Mission Truck (CMMT) missile concept is a new product that aims to develop a family of low-cost modular weapons from Lockheed and its…
The resilience of Israel’s economy has been tested time and again, but history has shown that it possesses a remarkable ability to recover and thrive. Last month, Israel Bonds, Development Corporation of Israel in the United States, together with SRI Investment Club, brought together leading economic experts to explore the economic resilience, challenges and opportunities Israel faces in the shadow of its multifront war that has waged for nearly 16 months. Despite these immense challenges, economic indicators suggest that Israel is not only stabilizing but is also positioning itself for robust future growth. Playing a part of this economic recovery…
Ministry of Finance accountant general Yali Rothenberg is today publishing the tender for operating the congestion charge in the Tel Aviv metropolitan region.The tender includes planning, construction, operation, and maintenance of the congestion charge project in the Tel Aviv metropolitan region, which is due to be launched, according to the law enacted, in 2026 but will probably be postponed by one year.The content of the project for which the tender will be published includes the sites where toll gates will be placed, contracting work involved in construction, ensuring operation of the charge collection system, maintenance of infrastructure and systems,…
With airlines resuming full operations, the question of how much data is needed abroad has become relevant again. New data highlights a gap between actual usage patterns and the mobile packages currently available on the market.As international travel increases, business professionals and influencers seek ways to stay connected while managing costs effectively. While traditional mobile providers offer monthly data packages costing hundreds of shekels, eSIM technology offers more flexible solutions tailored to the duration of a stay abroad. Voye Global conducted a comprehensive study on these groups' data consumption habits to gain insight into their specific needs.The study revealed…
In a compelling interview with Kitco NEWS at the PDAC 2025 conference, Alastair Still, CEO of Gold Mining Inc., predicted a significant surge in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) within the gold sector, stating, “We’re on the tip of the iceberg sort of situation for that.” Still, a veteran with over three decades in the mining industry, including significant tenures at major operators like Kinross and Newmont, provided a detailed analysis of the current market dynamics, highlighting the stark disconnect between rising gold prices and stagnant equity valuations.Still’s insights, delivered during Kitco NEWS’s special coverage of PDAC, focused on the…
Everyone knows that one of the leading employment sectors in Israel is hi-tech. But for olim, even those who worked in the field in their home countries, navigating the local hi-tech culture and getting a foot in the door can be a baffling experience.That’s why the Tel Aviv Municipality and, more recently, the Jerusalem Municipality have partnered with Tech It Forward to offer recent arrivals free behind-the-scenes tours of the sector, where new immigrants can pick up practical pointers and start networking.Tech It Forward, managed by Jessica Rosner and Jennifer Elias (Rosner arrived in Israel from the US as…
Pope Francis, the 88-year-old leader of the Roman Catholic Church, showed slight signs of improvement after being hospitalized for over three weeks at the Gemelli Hospital in Rome. He was admitted on February 14 due to bronchitis, which progressed to double pneumonia, marking the longest hospitalization of his nearly 12-year papacy.Recent updates from Vatican officials indicated a gradual improvement in the Pope's health. "The clinical conditions of the Holy Father in recent days remained stable," according to a medical bulletin, reflecting "a good response to the therapy" since his admission, reported Reuters. His oxygen levels were stable, and he…