Israel has become an unlikely hub for sharks during the winter months, according to University of Haifa marine ecology expert Eyal Bigal. "What’s fascinating is that the sharks have been aggregating around the country’s coastal power stations, perhaps due to the higher temperatures, creating a jacuzzi effect," he says.
The new reality of rapprochement between Israel and the Arab world is driving the Palestinians mad. One after another, they are losing all their cards for applying pressure against Israel, and see little recourse but to unload their outrage on peace-seeking individuals from the Arab world.
Tohar Butbul wins the gold medal in the under-73 kilogram weight category and Peter Paltchik takes home the bronze in the under-100 kilogram category. Prestigious competition in Croatia considered the last hurdle athletes need to clear to qualify for the 2019 World Judo Championships in Tokyo, Japan, set to take place from Aug. 25 to Sept. 1.
A Bank of Israel survey shows unreported money circulating in the economy represents as much as 25% of Israel's gross domestic product, or upward of $56 billion. "The battle against shadow economy is a strategic goal," says position paper by the Committee to Examine Reducing the Use of Cash in Israel’s Economy.
United Right leader Rafi Peretz's decision to give New Right chief Ayelet Shaked the top spot on the joint ticket is welcome news, but should this alliance only compete with Likud for votes, his efforts will be in vain.
