The airport handled 7,716 flights in October. The total number for the year so far is at 8,750,363

In This agreement Zim will sign a “buy and lease back” contract with Ofer Shipping for two ships. Zim's fleet currently comprises of 106 container ships

This is as a result of the continued weakness of the US currency. Since January 2006, the shekel has appreciated more than 14% against the dollar

At the company's annual convention managing-director Emanuele Grimaldi disclosed the large order for new ro-ro vessels. Allalouf Group, Grimaldi's representative in Israel, dispatched 25 people to the convention

Fischer noted that Israel's economy is in very good shape, since this year will end with no budget deficit, compared to a forecast 2.9%

Lynn noted that Europe should exploit its proximity to the Middle East to create a global economic center through implementation of the European Neighborhood Policy

Manufacturers Association president Shraga Brosh sharply criticized last week government policies regarding Israel's export performance

The private members bill defines such strikes as “unprotected strikes”. The bill allows the government strikers and replace them with other workers during a strike