The US$50 million long term loan is part of US$150 million in support that the parent company promised to its shipping subsidiary this year

Uriel Lynn noted the package deal will have negative effect on the business sector and predicted that over 49,000 businesses would close this year

In total 60,478 new vehicles were delivered in January-May 2009, 37% fewer than in the corresponding period of 2008

The increase can be attributed to a positive trend being seen in consumer studies not only in Israel but also around the world

The government will provide NIS 4 billion in guarantees to insure short-term export contracts of up to one year and NIS 1 billion in guarantees for carrying out export contracts

The eggplant must be grown under a systems approach that includes requirements for pest exclusion at the production site and fruit fly trapping

Israel’s accession to the Convention represents an important commitment to the international fight against corruption

Revenues from cargo were responsible for 10% of the overall decline in revenues, mainly as a result of a 27% decrease in the market size for freight to and from Israel