Tag: Haifa Port
Former Nasrallah aide killed in alleged Israeli strike outside Damascus
Hezbollah confirmed on Tuesday afternoon that Yasser Nimr Qarnabsh, a former aide to the Lebanese terror group’s leader Hassan Nasrallah, was eliminated in an alleged Israel drone strike outside Syria’s capital.
Al-Akhbar, a Lebanese daily...
Washington, Jerusalem divided on latter’s role in new ‘economic corridor’
The Biden administration announced what it called a “landmark” economic corridor between India, the Middle East and Europe at the G20 summit in New Delhi on Sept. 9.
The corridor will “stimulate economic development through...
Chinese-run port opens in Haifa, new port also in works in Ashdod
Israel opened a Chinese-operated shipping port in Haifa geared to increase competition and the country’s status as a trading nexus.
The 5.5 billion shekel ($1.7 billion) Bay Port at Haifa is being operated by Shanghai...
Israel to close Haifa industrial zone, citing environmental factors
Israel plans to close an industrial zone in the northern city of Haifa and transform the area into green space.
The plan calls for closing factories and the country’s largest oil refinery over the next...
Report: Dubai Ports World inks deal with Israel Shipyards
The United Arab Emirates-based maritime company Dubai Ports World recently inked a deal with Israel Shipyards Ltd., Globes reported on Tuesday.
According to the report, the two companies are planning to submit a joint bid for...
In wake of Beirut explosion, Israeli scientists urge closure of Haifa petrochemical facilities
The explosion in Beirut on Tuesday that killed at least 100 people and injured thousands, revived concern among residents of the greater Haifa area that a similar fate could befall them if the petrochemical...
US administration prompts Israel to form committee to monitor Chinese investments
Israel decided on Wednesday to form a committee to monitor Chinese investments amid pressure from the Trump administration.
The United States has repeatedly expressed concerns with Israel over Chinese investments in the Jewish state.
Earlier this week in...