Israel, Japan Explore Possible Free Trade Deal
Nishimura brought a trade delegation of 80 Japanese company representatives as Tokyo and Jerusalem explore a possible free trade agreement that would expand their $3.3 billion commercial relationship.
Japanese Firm Determined to Keep ‘Nazi-Tainted’ Van Gogh
According to heir's lawsuit, Sompo’s predecessor purchased the picture “in reckless disregard of its provenance, including Mendelssohn-Bartholdy’s forced sale of the painting in Nazi Germany in 1934.”
Since China’s Crackdown on Tech, Alibaba Founder Jack Ma Lives in Tokyo, Visits Israel
Ma has virtually vanished from public view since he publicly chastised Chinese regulators two years ago.
Japan to Trial Israeli, US drones
The American-made Switchblade and Israeli-made Harop attack UAVs are expected to be deployed.
Jerusalem Names New Square for a Japanese Diplomat, Righteous Among the Nations
Mayor of Jerusalem Moshe Leon said, “The Righteous Among the Nations Chiyona Sugihara did everything in his power and worked tirelessly to save Jews from the clutches of the Nazis, at no small a personal price.”
The Sugihara Exclusion: Israel Bites the Hand that Fed Jews
Israeli bureaucrats have denied visas for the son of a righteous gentile to attend a Jerusalem ceremony in his father’s honor.
Israeli Judoka Praises Saudi Opponent for ‘Bravery’ in Face of Calls to Boycott Match
As of last Monday, it was still unclear whether or not Al-Qahtani would face Hershko.
Israel Celebrates Olympic Bronze Medals in Judo
Israel beat Russia 4:1 in the group event that was held for the first time this year, and 11 of its team members were awarded a medal.
Saudi Journalists Encourage Judoka to Face Israeli Opponent in Olympics
Othman Al-Omeir, the editor of the news website Elaph, tweeted: “I support Tahani Al-Qahtani, whether she wins or loses. It will be a disgrace [only] if she withdraws.”
Second Judoka Refuses to Compete Against Israeli Opponent in Tokyo Olympics
The International Judo Foundation and Sudanese Olympic officials did not provide a reason why Mohamed Abdalrasool missed the match.
Avishag Semberg Takes Bronze in Taekwondo, Israel’s First-Ever Olympic Medal in the Sport
The medal is Israel’s first at the Tokyo summer games and its 10th Olympic medal.
PM Bennett Congratulates Israeli Bronze Medalist Avishag Semberg
"It is an honor for me to be an example and source of inspiration for young women and be an example on realizing one's dream."
Watch: Olympic Games 2020 Remember and Honor Israeli 1972 Olympics Munich Massacre Victims
The Tokyo Olympics 2020 officially honored the memory of the Israeli victims of the 1972 terror attack at the Olympics in West Germany as part of the main opening ceremony.