Category: Israel
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NBIM Israeli Divestment
Norway’s $2 trillion sovereign wealth fund—the world’s largest—announced it anticipates further divestments from Israeli companies as its review of holdings tied to the situation in Gaza and the West Bank continues. NBIM CEO Nicolai Tangen stated on August 12, 2025, that the fund “expects to divest from more companies” as the review continues. The ethics…
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Germany Halts Israel Exports
On August 8, 2025, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced the suspension of military equipment exports to Israel that could be used in the Gaza Strip, marking a significant shift in Germany’s long-standing support for Israel. This decision was a direct response to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s plan, approved by Israel’s security cabinet on August…
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Leviathan Gas Deal
The Leviathan natural gas field, located off Israel’s Mediterranean coast with reserves of approximately 600 billion cubic meters (bcm), has signed a $35 billion deal to supply Egypt with 130 bcm of natural gas through 2040, marking Israel’s largest export agreement to date. The deal, announced on August 7, 2025, by NewMed Energy (a 45.3%…
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Germany to Recognize Palestine?
On July 31, 2025, German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem to discuss critical issues, including the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and speculation about Germany potentially recognizing a Palestinian state. This visit followed a statement from Wadephul emphasizing that a two-state solution remains the only viable path for…
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Israeli Strikes on Damascus
On July 16, 2025, (today) Israel launched airstrikes targeting the entrance to the Syrian military headquarters in Damascus, described as a warning due to the Syrian army’s deployment to Sweida to restore order amid sectarian clashes. The strikes also hit targets near the Presidential Palace and other military assets in southern Syria, including tanks, rocket…