Israel

Menachem Chen, en fremtredende friidrettsutøver fra Arkansas State University, er uttatt til Israels historiske bobsleighlag til vinter-OL 2026. Junioren, som holder programrekorden i diskoskasting, skal konkurrere som bremser i fireren. Hans uttak markerer en viktig prestasjon for Red Wolves-programmet.

1. februar 2026 Rapportert av AI

Israel's Ministry of Transport has approved Tesla to conduct trials of its supervised autonomous driving system on public roads. The initiative focuses on integrating the technology into local conditions while prioritizing safety. This step aims to position Israel as a hub for smart vehicle innovation.

More than a thousand rabbis and Jewish leaders have signed a letter urging Israel to halt the use of starvation as a weapon in the Gaza war. Rabbi Sarah Reines of Temple Emanu-El in Manhattan, a lifelong supporter of Israel, explains her reasons for joining the call in a recent podcast interview. The discussion highlights her personal connection to Israel amid growing criticism of the conflict.

20. desember 2025 Rapportert av AI

Israeli firm Enlight Renewable Energy is expanding Gecama, Spain's largest wind farm in Cuenca, despite Spanish government measures banning trade with Israel over the Gaza situation. Authorized in July, the project will add solar panels and batteries to double output to 625 MW. Advocacy groups criticize the decision for human rights inconsistencies.

Cuba's Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez denounced Israel's declaration of a new border line between Gaza and Israel today. The statement was made public via the social network X from Havana.

10. desember 2025 Rapportert av AI Faktasjekket

Dutch and Swiss pro-Palestinian activists who joined the Global Sumud Flotilla to Gaza are challenging bills from their governments for flights and consular assistance after they were detained and deported by Israel. The mission, which Israeli officials say was tied to Hamas and carried only a symbolic amount of aid, was intercepted at sea.