Every year, people are injured and a lot of damage is caused to property and the environment during the Lag Ba'Omer celebrations due to the careless lighting of bonfires. Shafrir Salomon, chief safety officer, and Eran Cohen, a security officer, in the central district of Klalit, present the important highlights source
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Hong Kong-China extradition plans explained – BBC
Hong Kong has seen months of protests sparked by a highly controversial plan to allow extraditions to mainland China. The government had argued the proposed amendments would "plug the loopholes" so that the city would not be a safe haven for criminals. But critics said those in the former British colony would be exposed to […]
Continue readingIn preparation for the Feast of Omer, an initiative in Beit Shemesh: no child will be left without a bonfire
The "Choose to Light" operation is taking place in the city, which is designed to fight against the phenomenon of boycotts in the education system. Ahead of the operation, its initiators noted that in Lag B'Omer no one is left alone, and added: "We are interested, ask and make sure that everyone is invited" source
Continue readingSeptember 21, 2022: Fed raises interest rates by three-quarters of a percentage point – CNN
September 21, 2022: Fed raises interest rates by three-quarters of a percentage point CNNsource
Continue readingDespite Social Issues, Hong Kong is Still a Vibrant China Business … – China Briefing
US-based lawyers saying Hong Kong is finished do not understand the differences between business infrastructure and social issues.Op/Ed by Chris Devonshire-Ellis Hong Kong has attracted plenty of negative publicity this year, mainly due to the disconnect between the people of Hong Kong and the local government, who for many years now have mismanaged the expectations and […]
Continue readingStocks close sharply down after Powell says rates will rise more than expected – CNN
Stocks close sharply down after Powell says rates will rise more than expected CNNsource
Continue readingTreasury Announces Approval of Up to $890.7 Million to Support … – Treasury
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Continue readingIn protest of the violence: Egged drivers went on strike The full list of cities
Egged drivers started a sudden strike, following which there were disruptions in the operation of the lines and public transportation in the cities of Jerusalem, Haifa and Rehovot. The Histadrut explained that the move was taken in protest of the violence against the drivers source
Continue readingBuffett says U.S. fighting 'economic war,' Congress must help small … – Reuters
[1/2] Berkshire Hathaway Chairman Warren Buffett seen at the annual Berkshire shareholder shopping day in Omaha, Nebraska, U.S., May 3, 2019. REUTERS/Scott MorganDec 15 (Reuters) – Warren Buffett said on Tuesday the United States is fighting an "economic war," and that Congress must step up quickly to help struggling small businesses that have become "collateral damage" […]
Continue readingWith PLO flags and enthusiastic chants: hundreds attend the funeral of the young man who was murdered in Gilboa
19-year-old Diar Omri was laid to rest in his village in the presence of hundreds of people. In Gan Ner they claimed: "We are experiencing an escalation that is reflected in arson after the extension of the suspect's arrest" source
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