Daily Archives: February 6, 2020
Israel, Italy eye joint scientific space venture
A unique space launch will take place at the end of March this year as part of a joint Israeli-Italian microgravity medical experimentation project.
The cooperation between the two countries in space mirrors the strengthening...
Yeshiva University hosts campus screening week for Jewish genetic diseases
As part of Jewish Genetic Screening Awareness Week (JGSAW), Yeshiva University in New York City hosted a genetic screening event on Tuesday that was attended by about 100 people.
With organizational partners across the country, the week has focused...
Netanyahu: If Gaza fire continues, IDF will retaliate before March 2 elections
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned on Wednesday that if Palestinian terrorist groups in the Gaza Strip continue to launch rockets and airborne incendiary devices against Israel, he will order an extensive military operation...
BDS activists attempt to poison herbalist conference in Israel
The first international herbalist conference in Israel, set to take place beginning Feb. 9, is facing threats by supporters of the anti-Israel BDS movement, which has already persuaded some professionals to pull out of...
New York City, Israeli venture capital firm partner to open cyber-security hub
New York City partnered with Israeli venture capital firm Jerusalem Venture Partners (JVP) to open a new cyber-security center in downtown Manhattan on Monday.
The $100 million partnership, including a $30 million contribution from New...
Hebrew University professor calls for armed Palestinian militias against ‘terrorisettlers’
A senior Hebrew University professor sparked controversy this week when he called on Palestinians “to establish armed militias to protect their villages and towns from the terrorisettlers.”
Chemistry professor Amiram Goldblum made the remarks in...