**Good News from Israel – Latest Highlights**
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### Israel and Hamas Sign First Phase of Gaza War Resolution Plan
Israel and Hamas have signed the initial phase of a plan aimed at ending the war in Gaza. Following this significant development, the Israeli stock market experienced a surge, with indices TA-35, TA-90, and TA-125 closing at record highs. The construction index soared, and risk levels dropped sharply, reflecting investor optimism.
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### Nobel Prize in Economics Awarded to Israeli-born Professor Joel Mokyr
Dutch-born, Israeli-raised US Professor Joel Mokyr has been awarded the Nobel Prize in Economics alongside two other economists. Their work demonstrated how useful knowledge, mechanical competence, and institutions supportive of technological progress have driven sustained economic growth.
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### $500 Million Raised for Israeli Startups
Israel’s Glilot Capital Partners successfully raised $500 million to invest in Israeli cyber and AI software startups. Most of the capital came from large financial institutions based in the US and Europe. Glilot emphasizes its strong belief in the Israeli tech ecosystem.
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### New Gas Pipeline to Egypt by 2028
A gas pipeline under construction is expected to be completed by 2028, delivering 600 million cubic feet of natural gas per day to Egypt, strengthening regional energy ties.
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### El Al Ranks Among Top 25 Airlines Globally
El Al has earned a five-star APEX rating for the fifth consecutive year and, for the first time, entered the global top 25 airlines for in-flight passenger experience. Based on millions of traveler reviews, fewer than 7% of around 40 airlines received a five-star rating.
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### Swiss and Delta Airlines Resume Flights to Israel
Swiss International Air Lines resumed daily nonstop flights between Zurich and Tel Aviv’s Ben-Gurion International Airport. Similarly, Delta Airlines restarted daily flights from JFK Airport in New York to Tel Aviv on September 1st.
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### $1.2 Billion Aero Engine Parts Deal for Bet Shemesh Engines
Israel’s Bet Shemesh Engines secured a $1.2 billion, 15-year contract to supply critical jet engine components to one of the world’s leading aircraft engine manufacturers. This deal follows Norway’s sovereign wealth fund divesting its 2% stake in the company just weeks earlier.
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### Botanical-Enhanced Functional Soft Drinks by SolvEat
Israeli company SolvEat has partnered with Central Bottling Company’s subsidiary, Gat Foods, to develop functional beverages infused with SolvEat’s patented natural herbal formulations. These drinks will target metabolic support, blood sugar control, and other health benefits.
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### Using AI to Revolutionize Industrial Machinery Sales
Israeli startup Corbel is leveraging AI to replace manual quoting and PDF-based workflows in the manufacturing sector—a trillion-dollar industry. Corbel aims to solve one of manufacturing’s persistent bottlenecks by modernizing outdated sales and quoting systems.
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### Recent Exits, Takeovers, and Mergers (Up to October 19, 2025)
– CropX acquired Israeli Crop Supply Intelligence company Acclym.
– US insurance giant Penn-America Group (part of Global Indemnity Group) is acquiring Israeli insurance agency Sayata.
– LevelBlue (formerly AT&T Cybersecurity) acquired Israel’s Cybereason.
– Israel’s Pentera purchased DevOcean for $30 million.
– Amazon’s Annapurna Labs acquired the entire core engineering team of Israel’s NeuroBlade.
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### Startup Investment Highlights to October 19, 2025
– Deel raised $300 million, now valued at $17.3 billion.
– Sensi.ai raised $45 million.
– Sola Security raised $35 million.
– Prisma Photonics raised $30 million.
– OneLayer raised $28 million.
– Omnix Medical raised $25 million.
– Second Nature raised $22 million.
– Siddhi Capital invested $9–12 million in Israel’s Fresh Start foodtech incubator.
– Corbel raised $6.7 million.
– ARGU AI raised $2 million.
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### Culture, Entertainment & Sport
**An Ethiopian Israeli Restaurant in Harlem**
Beejhy Barhany, born in Ethiopia and raised in Israel, has opened Tsion Cafe, a kosher vegan restaurant in Harlem, New York. She describes it as a place of Pan-African love and Black Israeli pride.
**US Ambassadors Rock Jerusalem**
US Ambassadors Mike Huckabee and Daniel Friedman performed at the United Hatzalah Sukkot concert, playing the song “Sweet Home Yerushalayim” with new lyrics, energizing the crowd.
**Acrobatic Dolphins Near Haifa**
Scientists from Haifa University witnessed an hour-long acrobatic display by around 15 dolphins, including mothers and calves, approximately 10 miles off the coast near Haifa—the most exciting display the team has seen.
**Golden Gymnast**
Israel’s Artem Dolgopyat won gold in the floor exercise at the Challenge Cup in Paris. Holding one Olympic gold, one silver, and a World Championship title, Dolgopyat is Israel’s most decorated Olympian.
**First NHL Goal by an Israeli**
Israeli-American defenseman Zeev Buium scored his first NHL goal for the Minnesota Wild against the Columbus Blue Jackets. He is believed to be the first Israeli player to score in the US National Hockey League.
**Gold Paralympic Swimmer**
Paralympic swimming champion Ami Dadaon won his first world title in the 50m breaststroke SB3 in Singapore, setting a new Israeli record of 48.17 seconds. At the 2024 World Championships in Paris, Ami won four gold medals.
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### The Jewish State
**Ancient Jewish Synagogue Unearthed in the Golan**
Excavations at the Yahudiya Nature Reserve revealed the lintels and basalt columns of a 1,500-year-old synagogue, the 26th discovered in the Golan Heights, which Israel recaptured during the 1967 Six-Day War.
**A Home in Israel**
Marina Shear, wife of newsletter subscriber Glen, offers assistance to readers wishing to make Aliyah or purchase property in Israel. She provides access to English-speaking lawyers, brokers, builders, property managers, inspectors, and designers. For more information, read her guide or visit her website.
**Passengers Sing After Flight Delay**
Following a four-hour delay on a Delta flight from New York to Tel Aviv, two musicians led passengers in singing “Adon HaSelichot” and “Am Yisrael Chai,” creating a memorable and uplifting atmosphere.
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### Exciting Times in Jerusalem & Beyond
During Sukkot, Jerusalem was filled with hope for the release of hostages. With schools on vacation, families enjoyed numerous holiday activities throughout the city.
**50,000 Jews Celebrate Sukkot in Hebron**
Attendance at the Cave of the Patriarchs during the first days of Tabernacles increased by 50% compared to last year. This site, purchased by Abraham over 3,000 years ago, is the burial place of the patriarchs Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and the matriarchs Sarah, Rebecca, and Leah.
**Dancing on Simchat Torah**
Israelis remained determined to dance and celebrate, overcoming both physical and spiritual barriers. Marking the second anniversary of the Hamas invasion, Israeli Defense Forces danced at the Nova Festival site, symbolizing resilience and hope.
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