happened minutes before Iran’s missile bombardment was launched who lives in the seaside neighbourhood of Jaffa in Tel Aviv was arguing with her teenage son on Tuesday evening about whether or not it was safe to leave the house He was wanting to meet friends, while she was concerned about reports that Iran was about to launch ballistic missiles at Israel “Suddenly someone called me and said ‘please stay home’,” she recalled in an interview. “Something terrible has happened That evening, two men had opened fire on a busy tram in a knife and gun attack that left seven people dead, as well as the two assailants. Minutes later, Iran launched the promised missile attack sending Kay and her family scrambling into the safe room that is built into most flats in the neighbourhood’s newer buildings for just that eventuality Millions of Israelis across the country took to bunkers on Wednesday evening to avoid the bombardment, in which Iran launched an estimated 180 missiles – the most unleashed in a single night against Israel since the 7 October attacks by Hamas and the beginning of the war in Gaza was carrying her nine-month-old child on the tram when the assailants opened fire survived unharmed due to his mother’s protection said in an interview after her funeral on Wednesday was cycling to the hospital to search for his wife and son as sirens began sounding announcing the impending Iranian strike Some in the neighbourhood said they had been simultaneously told to barricade themselves in their flats and go to local bunkers to shelter from the incoming missile strike But by the time the missiles were launched she had heard that the two assailants had been killed Muslim worshippers at prayer in Jaffa the terror attack was “much more scary than the Iranians” “It’s your worst nightmare because you’ve got no control.” “It’s a feeling of that real intrusion into a place which has been quiet and had a feeling of togetherness,” she said of Jaffa a mixed Arab-Jewish part of the city that has hosted pro-peace demonstrations The couple had sent Ari to a mixed daycare centre and the family was close with an Arab member of staff there “A lot of the Jews that live in Jaffa have pride in the coexistence of the Jews and Arabs living together in the same place,” said Dror “It’s a real shame that it happens to people who are trying to create a community life of everyone together.” The attack there came the day before Rosh Hashanah a holiday that marks the beginning of the high holy days in the Jewish religion the day of atonement on which most Jews fast and seek forgiveness the neighbourhood was like a ghost town,” Kay said were wishing each other a better year than the last – a traditional holiday greeting made more poignant by the dark events of the past year Across the country, there was a sense of apprehension on Wednesday as Israel vowed to retaliate against Iran for the missile strike, potentially continuing a cycle of attacks that threatens to spiral into a regional war. The effectiveness of the Israeli air defences meant that in many cases, the targeted missile strikes were thwarted. The only person known to have been killed in the attack was a 38-year-old man from Gaza who had been staying in a Palestinian security forces compound in the West Bank near Jericho when he was killed by falling missile debris. Read moreCCTV video footage showed the man who has been named as Sameh Khadr Hassan al-Asali crossing a junction when he was crushed by a falling metal tube Video showed some of the missiles veering towards populated areas including one that struck near a shopping centre in Tel Aviv But largely they were either aimed at military bases or landed in unpopulated locations across the country Photographs showed Palestinians inspecting an Iranian missile at a road junction in the West Bank city of Hebron Another showed people standing on a missile in the Negev desert near Arad the sense of community would probably endure despite the shock of the attack “I think this won’t [destroy] the fabric of this community or this neighbourhood even when someone you know and love is being murdered … Eventually life will go on and eventually this neighbourhood will keep existing.” No Tourists: Is the War Killing Jaffa – and Its Fragile Arab-Jewish Coexistence?Tel Aviv is bustling again its older sister with a large Arab community the effect of the war is palpable every day 2025Get email notification for articles from Rotem Maimon FollowJan 6 2025As a resident of Jaffa for the past six years chef On Mishan dreamt of a small restaurant of his own close to home he transformed it into a fine dining restaurant called The Box Jaffa did everything – from the décor to the food; the two of them working as chefs 2024 09:52TOPSHOT - Israeli emergency responders inspect a crater at the site where a projectile fired from Yemen landed Israel's military said on December 21 it had failed to intercept a "projectile" launched from Yemen that landed in Tel Aviv with the national medical service saying 16 people were lightly wounded Yemen's Iranian-backed Huthi rebels have repeatedly launched missile attacks against Israel since the war in Gaza began more than a year ago (Photo by Jack GUEZ / AFP) (Photo by JACK GUEZ/AFP via Getty Images)By JC Reporter 3 min readAn Israeli Air Force investigation into a Houthi ballistic missile that evaded Israel’s aerial defence system and hit a residential area in Jaffa overnight Friday has found that an interceptor missile malfunction caused the failure The missile hit a playground in Tel Aviv’s Jaffa neighbourhood at 3:44 am the interceptor failure was not related to the partial interception of another Houthi ballistic missile before dawn on Thursday following which the missile’s warhead hit an elementary school in Ramat Gan There were no injuries caused by the impact which collapsed the school’s main building The IAF probe into the Jaffa missile strike also ruled out the possibility that the Iranian-backed rebels had made changes to the missile’s trajectory and range Israel’s Channel 12 News reported on Saturday that the Israel Defence Forces’ initial assessment suggested the missile might have employed a different type of rocket engine investigators examined whether the Houthis had reduced the warhead size to increase fuel capacity Arrow interceptors were launched into the upper atmosphere but missed the target outside of Israeli territory Interceptors were then launched in the lower atmosphere Video footage showed the failed interception attempts residents reported not having enough time to get to protected spaces before impact The IDF confirmed that the impact followed “unsuccessful interception attempts.” Houthi terrorists have launched over 200 missiles and 170 drones at Israel in support of Hamas since the Gaza-based terrorist group’s Oct The vast majority were intercepted outside of Israeli territory by Israel or the United States IAF helicopters shot down a drone over southern Israel on Saturday that was also apparently launched by Yemen’s Houthi rebels the drone crossed the border “from the east.” Talmei Eliyahu and Ein HaBesor during the incident Israel’s military believes that the pace of Houthis missile and drone attacks is likely to increase “The Houthis have become Iran’s first line of attack which is why we see an intensification of the threat since the ceasefire” with Hezbollah in Lebanon the former head of the IDF’s Air Defense Command “The solution is to increase measures against the Houthis and focus on Iran as the initiator of these events.” Israeli trying to build coalition for large attack The Israeli Air Force struck Houthi targets in Yemen overnight Wednesday The strikes were carried out by 14 fighter jets in two waves It was Israel’s third strike in Yemen since the start of the war An Israeli Air Force fighter jet positioned shortly before takeoff on a mission to target Houthi terror infrastructure in Yemen Kan reported on Saturday that Israel is planning another major attack on the Houthis for which it is attempting to rally the U.S.-led international coalition Jerusalem is in “close coordination” with the Americans and is urging the U.S military to increase the level of strikes against the Houthis forces conducted precision airstrikes against Houthi missile storage and command-and-control facilities in Sana’a on Saturday Two US Navy pilots were shot down overnight Saturday by friendly fire during the attack according to CENTCOM One of the pilots sustained minor injuries during the incident Israel told the international coalition that the Houthi attacks on Israel and shipping channels in the Red Sea destabilise regional security and that therefore “there is a need to escalate both Israeli strikes and those conducted by US Central Command,” according to Kan The Saudi channel Al-Arabiya reported on Saturday that senior Houthi officials have fled Sana’a for other regions of the country due to concern they will be targeted by Israel and the United States Israel Israel has officially launched its first wave energy power plant at the southern end of the Tel Aviv-Jaffa (Yafo) municipality uses floating platforms with hydraulic pumps to convert the up-and-down motion of ocean waves into electricity Tel Aviv-based Eco Wave Power (EWP) developed the technology behind the plant each producing enough electricity to power 10 homes The system was installed in September 2023 as a joint venture with EDF Renewables Israel a subsidiary of the French energy giant EDF and is already connected to Israel’s national electric grid The installation was partly funded by Israel’s Ministry of Energy which recognizes it as a “pioneering technology.” only after optimal performance was reached through additional modifications and calibrations over the past year Tel Aviv-Yafo Mayor Ron Huldai described the EWP installation as “a historic milestone in the country’s renewable energy progress.” The power plant is located at the port’s Atarim Blue Economy Innovation Hub Atarim is the municipal company that manages the Tel-Aviv-Yafo coastline between Herzliya and Bat Yam The Tel Aviv-Yafo municipality said the launch marked “a significant step toward reducing greenhouse gas emissions and advancing sustainable energy reinforcing Tel Aviv’s status as a global innovation leader.” Wave energy provides a more reliable and consistent power source than solar or wind simply because the sea is in constant motion in part due to concerns over possible effects on marine ecosystems The 100kW-capacity wave power plant at Jaffa Port converts wave motion into pressurized fluid which drives turbines to generate clean electricity for coastal communities a NASDAQ-listed company that holds 18 patents for innovative wave-energy technologies piers and other existing marine structures Smart controls lift the floaters out of the water during storms to prevent damage and automatically lower them again when the storm has subsided This is EWP’s second wave power plant. 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She studied at the Ramle Lod high school and was a counselor at the Working and Studying youth movement Her friends in the youth group said that she "was the kind of person that every member wanted by their side a beautiful graduate with a winning smile and mesmerizing laugh." Open gallery viewInbar Segev-Vigder.Inbar Segev-Vigder was the owner of a fitness and Pilates studio and worked as a coach at a CrossFit gym in Tel Aviv A graduate of the Wingate Institute for Physical Education and Sportse Segev-Vigder is survived by her husband Ya'ari and their nine-month-old son Her husband said in an interview with national broadcaster Kan on Wednesday that Segev-Vigder was carrying their son when the attack happened "Our miracle is that our son came out of it unharmed She was laid to rest at the Givat Tzion cemetery in Ashkelon on Wednesday Open gallery viewNadia Solokenco.Nadia Sokolenco immigrated to Israel from Moldova 18 years ago She is survived by her husband and 6-year-old daughter Nadia worked as an office manager at a high-tech firm described her as "the embodiment of love of life rolling laughter and the most beautiful face I've ever known," Goichman added Open gallery viewRevital BronsteinRevital Bronstein was earning a master's degree in computer science at the Givat Washington Educational Campus where she won awards related to computing and artificial intelligence and was laid to rest at the Holon and Bat Yam cemetery on Wednesday A teacher from her school eulogized her: "I received this girl as a gift I would describe Reivtal in one word: special Open gallery viewIlia Nozadze.Ilia Nozadze a 42-year-old Georgian citizen who worked at a car wash According to the Georgian-language outlet Radio Tavisupleba Ilia Nozadze came to Israel five years ago to support his family He is originally from the village of Kindzati in central Georgia Dali shared with RFL that Ilia was the sole breadwinner for his family "He didn't save even 10 Georgian Laris; he sent everything back to Georgia and start a small business," she explained She also mentioned that since the war began he would call me immediately to make sure I had made it to the shelter." 'We're looking for Ilia – hasn't he shown up?' I immediately panicked The Georgian Foreign Ministry said that it is in contact with the Israeli authorities to transfer his body for burial in his home country Open gallery viewYona Ionas Karussis.Yona Ionas Karussis was a 26-year-old Greek and Israeli citizen originally from Thessaloniki who lived in Jerusalem and studied architecture in Tel Aviv He served in the military police during his army service and is survived by his parents Domitri Karussis and Orania Varka both doctors who immigrated to Israel and currently work in hospitals in Israel one of the assailants was armed with an M-16 rifle and the other with a knife and they attacked light rail passengers and passers-by near a station on Jaffa's Jerusalem Boulevard later identified as Muhammad Khalef Saher Rajab and Hassan Muhammad Hassan Tamimi were both in their 20s from the city of Hebron in the West Bank They did not have a permit to be in Israel At least one of them was shot dead by a passerby and a municipal security guard Tel Aviv district commander Haim Sargrof said that police ruled out that there were additional assailants after large police and IDF forces conducted extensive searches in the area Open gallery viewThe scene of the deadly shooting in Jaffa on Tuesday.Credit: Itai RonA senior police officer said that footage from security cameras in the area showed that the assailants came out of a nearby mosque attacked passers-by on Jerusalem Boulevard and killed two of them at least one of them boarded the light rail car Large police forces and the IDF counterterrorism unit conducted searches in the area including a raid on the mosque from which the assailants emerged Several individuals present were detained on suspicion of involvement in the attack IDF and Shin Bet security service forces arrested several Palestinians overnight into Wednesday on the suspicion that they had helped the assailants purchase weapons and enter Israel The suspects were transferred to the Shin Bet for investigation the two terrorists had not been arrested before but one of them was known to police for having been involved in disturbances to public order in the past Open gallery viewSecurity forces on the scene at Jaffa, Tuesday.Credit: Itai RonNational Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir said after arriving at the scene of the attack that "If it turns out there is a connection to the mosque [from which the attackers emerged] the message is clear – it should be shut down and demolished." He added "We need to investigate; we're not rushing to conclusions." there have been no signs indicating any connection between the mosque's people and the attack In footage shared on social media from inside the mosque the terrorists can be heard entering the building and threatening the worshippers not to leave telling them that "whoever leaves is responsible for his own fate." According to testimonies of those present at the scene the terrorists even threatened the worshippers and the imam with their weapons All the worshippers who were detained in the mosque on Tuesday were released during the night Several Palestinians who were found there without a permit to be in Israel were also arrested but are not suspected of being involved in the attack Open gallery viewIsraeli security forces conducting searches following the shooting attack on Tuesday.Credit: Itai RonOne eyewitness told Haaretz that they were in class after prayers at the mosque when an armed man entered the building He told us to close the door and not to leave the mosque "At first we thought it was a settling of accounts Our sheikh and other worshippers called the police We were on the floor for half an hour and they shouted at us An eyewitness who was at the scene of the attack said: "I saw a terrorist shoot a girl who was on the floor and another girl then I saw the terrorist shoot a man on a bicycle who fell to the floor a civilian arrived with a gun and shot the terrorist." Open gallery viewCivilians near the scene of the shooting attack on Tuesday.Credit: Itai RonAnother eyewitness who was at a synagogue at the time of the attack said that he heard shots from an automatic weapon "Among the worshippers were medics who volunteer at the MDA We treated a man who was wounded in the synagogue and then ran to the street to help others who were wounded," he said Another eyewitness who spoke to Haaretz said that he heard gunshots when he was in a store near the scene of the attack and went out into the street to help administer first aid there were already several people taking care of her and then there were more shots from nearby," he said "We dragged the injured woman to a nearby restaurant's kitchen and blocked the door with a heavy object security forces arrived in large numbers and began knocking on the door and that the injured woman was conscious when she was taken to receive further treatment Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich stated that during Wednesday's cabinet meeting he would demand that the terrorists' family members be deported "to Gaza tonight" and that their homes be demolished "Without the High Court of Justice and without [non-governmental organization] B'Tselem," he added As alarms sounded during the missile barrage from Iran many police officers sought shelter in nearby buildings leading to a suspension of the searches in the area also entered a building and continued commanding the forces from inside until the alarms ceased 2025) – Eco Wave Power Global AB (publ) (NASDAQ: WAVE) (“Eco Wave Power” or the “Company”) a global leader in onshore wave energy technology is proud to announce that its EWP-EDF One wave energy project at Jaffa Port successfully operated around the clock during the last week of December 2024 with an average wave height of 1.6 meters and peak production of 26KW This milestone underscores the potential of wave energy as a reliable and sustainable source of renewable power the project was subject to conditions classified as stormy and operated without damages demonstrating the robustness and reliability of Eco Wave Power’s innovative technology Eco Wave Power’s pioneering technology proved its ability to deliver continuous marking a significant achievement for the industry This breakthrough is a testament to the capability of wave energy to provide a dependable energy source in suitable locations this milestone reinforces the significant role that wave energy can play in the future of renewable power generation especially in coastal areas where waves are more consistent offering a strong advantage over other intermittent energy sources Eco Wave Power’s achievement at Jaffa Port highlights the Company’s ongoing commitment to demonstrating the scalability and reliability of wave energy The project has now successfully produced clean Eco Wave Power is also making significant strides with its global expansion The Company is preparing for the launch of its wave energy project at AltaSea in the Port of Los Angeles (in collaboration with Shell MRE) which recently secured a federal license from the U.S expected to begin operations by the end of Q1 2025 follows the progress of Eco Wave Power’s projects in Taiwan and Portugal the Company is advancing a key project in collaboration with I-KE Eco Wave Power is progressing with its plans to deploy its proprietary wave energy technology in one of Europe’s most dynamic marine environments “We are extremely proud of the performance of our EWP-EDF One project at Jaffa Port which demonstrated its ability to produce energy 24/7 even during stormy conditions,” said Inna Braverman “This is a testament to the durability and reliability of our technology We look forward to continuing our momentum with our projects in Taiwan as we work to accelerate the global transition to clean Eco Wave Power’s innovative wave energy systems are designed to be efficient and scalable offering a sustainable alternative to traditional energy generation methods Eco Wave Power is continuing to expand its operations and prove that ocean waves can play a critical role in powering a sustainable future Eco Wave Power is a leading onshore wave energy company revolutionizing clean energy with its patented and cost-efficient technology that converts ocean and sea waves into sustainable electricity Eco Wave Power operates the first grid-connected wave energy system in Israel co-funded by EDF Renewables IL and the Israeli Energy Ministry which recognized the technology as a “Pioneering Technology.” Eco Wave Power is preparing to install projects at the Port of Los Angeles adding to its impressive project pipeline totalling 404.7 MW The Company has received support from prestigious institutions such as the European Union Regional Development Fund and was honoured with the United Nations’ Global Climate Action Award Eco Wave Power’s American Depositary Shares (WAVE) are traded on the Nasdaq Capital Market. Learn more at www.ecowavepower.com the websites mentioned above does not form part of this press release Info@ecowavepower.com and other documents filed or furnished to the SEC Any forward-looking statement made in this press release speaks only as of the date hereof References and links to websites have been provided as a convenience and the information contained on such websites is not incorporated by reference into this press release The scene of the attack in Jaffa | Photo: Gideon Markowicz On Tuesday evening, a horrific shooting attack took place in Jaffa as two terrorists unleashed a deadly assault on the light rail along Jerusalem Boulevard, claiming the lives of seven residents. Security forces subsequently neutralized both perpetrators. Both attackers are Palestinians from the Hebron area and why they were allowed to board the light rail with weapons before firing on bystanders on the platform an emergency medical technician with United Hatzalah first responder organization provided details of the unfolding situation: "We initially received reports of injured individuals near the train station on Jerusalem Boulevard Bystanders then informed us of additional casualties on nearby streets prompting our teams to expand their response to multiple locations Some of the victims we treated were unconscious we've operated across four different streets." Six people were pronounced dead shortly after the incident while another one died early Wednesday morning recounted at the scene of the attack: "Several teams arrived at the location and spotted a terrorist with a long weapon The inspectors at the scene prevented harm to additional individuals." described the harrowing scene: "I saw a tall thin man with a gunfiring in every direction at anyone who appeared in front of him He shot two women and another man who was passing by on a bicycle We need to conduct a thorough review here." each frontline operative now receives about $61 monthly The Wall Street Journal reports the terror organization was mainly dependent on humanitarian aid sold for cash The Lebanese President announced that in 2025 weapons would be concentrated exclusively in state hands maintaining that Hezbollah's disarmament "will.. 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black emerging from a train near the light-rail stop along Jerusalem Boulevard where they opened fire on passersby as well as on a second nearby street Video in the aftermath of the attack showed a number of bodies slumped under the awning of the station while one image shared on social media purported to show the men executing one of wounded as they lay on the ground the attackers shot and stabbed passengers on the Tel Aviv light rail before continuing on foot and attacking people on Jerusalem Boulevard Two gunmen involved in the attack were killed by security forces while police hunted for a suspected third shooter Reports suggested the two dead attackers were from Jaffa and the southern West Bank city of Hebron Israel’s ambulance service said it received a report at 7.01pm of people injured by gunfire Medics and paramedics provided onsite medical treatment to a number of wounded people with varying degrees of injuries Earlier reports had suggested eight people had been killed but that was later revised to six by police Witnesses described the shooting to the Israeli media “We were on the light-rail when we suddenly heard gunfire from outside,” one witness told the Jerusalem Post but then we realised it was something much worse “I saw crowds of people running and shouting ‘terror attack’,” added a nearby shop owner “I quickly closed my shutters and locked up.” “I saw a terrorist shoot a girl who was on the floor and another girl At that moment a civilian arrived with a gun and shot the terrorist.” Another witness who was attending synagogue said that he heard shots from an automatic weapon “Among the worshippers were medics who volunteer at the MDA [emergency response services] We treated a man who was wounded in the synagogue and then ran to the street to help others who were wounded,” he said The Jewish high holidays begin on Wednesday with Rosh Hashanah – the Jewish new year – and end on 11 October Israel had already been on high alert amid the conflicts in Gaza and Lebanon and rapidly growing tension with Iran which has brought the countries to the very edge of full-scale war Video footage in the aftermath of the attack showed one of the two gunmen lying dead in the street surrounded by security forces amid questions over whether the shooting had been coordinated in any way to coincide with the Iranian missile strikes The shooting is the latest of a string of attacks that have occurred in Israel since October both in the heavily populated central region and in more sparsely populated areas 2024 – Eco Wave Power Global AB (Nasdaq: WAVE) (“Eco Wave Power” or the “Company”) a leading provider of onshore wave energy technology is pleased to announce that Eco Wave Power and EDF Renewables IL in collaboration with the Tel Aviv-Yafo Municipality and the municipal company Atarim will inaugurate Israel’s first pilot station for generating electricity from sea waves on Thursday This groundbreaking global project combines innovation The launch marks a significant step towards reducing greenhouse gas emissions and advancing sustainable energy reinforcing Tel Aviv-Yafo’s status as a global innovation leader The event will include a formal inauguration by Tel Aviv-Yafo Mayor Ron Huldai followed by a reception at Warehouse 2 in Jaffa Port with senior energy officials The Eco Wave Power project was built in collaboration with EDF Renewables Israel supported by the Chief Scientist of the Ministry of Energy (which recognized the Company’s technology as “Pioneering Technology”) and Tel Aviv-Yafo Municipality electricity generated from sea waves is supplied to the national grid—a historic milestone in Israel’s renewable energy journey “The launch of Israel’s first wave energy power plant is more than just a technological achievement—it’s a powerful statement about the future we envision This project at Jaffa Port represents a historic milestone in the global renewable energy journey We are proud to collaborate with EDF Renewables IL and Atarim to place Israel at the forefront of wave energy innovation we are creating a new wave of possibilities in the fight against climate change,” said Inna Braverman “We are happy to support the advancement of innovative technologies through collaboration with Israeli startups and companies Our partnership with Eco Wave Power gave birth to a unique pilot that harnesses wave energy to produce clean electricity We have a strong interest in assessing the potential of this new technology as part of the broad interest of EDF Group for marine energies,” said Ayalon Vaniche The project is located within Atarim’s Blue Economy Innovation Hub at the Jaffa Port alongside other cutting-edge marine innovation technologies The Company and the project are led by Eco Wave Power’s founder and CEO Inna Braverman a graduate of the “Women for Climate” program by the international C40 Cities organization who joined the program through the city’s Environmental and Sustainability Authority won a technology challenge competition representing Tel Aviv-Yafo with her visionary green energy solution The Women for Climate program empowers women to lead environmental and sustainability projects addressing urban climate challenges led by Tel Aviv-Yafo’s Environmental and Sustainability Authority in collaboration with C40 is part of the municipality’s strategy to promote gender equality Selected women receive professional guidance and tools to lead innovative projects that advance urban sustainability and tackle climate change which recognized the technology as a “Pioneering Technology.” adding to its impressive project pipeline totalling 404.7 MWT and was honoured with the United Nations’ Global Climate Action Award Eco Wave Power’s American Depositary Shares (WAVE) are traded on the Nasdaq Capital Market. Learn more at www.ecowavepower.com This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the U.S Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and other Federal securities laws the Company is using forward-looking statements in this press release when it discusses that the launch of this project marks a significant step towards reducing greenhouse gas emissions and advancing sustainable energy the Company’s vision of its future and potential of the Company’s technology Forward-looking statements can be identified by words such as: “anticipate,” “intend,” “plan,” “goal,” “seek,” “believe,” “project,” “estimate,” “expect,” “strategy,” “future,” “likely,” “may,” “should,” “will” These forward-looking statements and their implications are neither historical facts nor assurances of future performance and are based on the current expectations of the management of Eco Wave Power and are subject to a number of factors uncertainties and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict and may be outside of Eco Wave Power’s control that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements you should not rely on any of these forward-looking statements Eco Wave Power undertakes no obligation to publicly release any revisions to these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events More detailed information about the risks and uncertainties affecting Eco Wave Power is contained under the heading “Risk Factors” in Eco Wave Power’s Annual Report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended December 31 which is available on the on the SEC’s website For more information about the event, you can contact Alina Yarovoy at Alina@ecowavepower.com For press enquiries, please feel free to contact Eco Wave Power at Alina@ecowavepower.com Or the Tel Aviv-Yafo Municipality Spokesperson’s Office Email: dovertlv@mail.tel-aviv.gov.il By 2025-01-30T19:04:00+00:00 The citrus division of Israel’s Plants Production and Marketing Board has said that the country’s overall citrus forecast stands at 506,000 tonnes down 4.5 per cent from the 529,000 tonnes harvested last year An increase in orange production is expected rising 7 per cent from 131,000 tonnes to 138,000 tonnes while grapefruit volumes are set to decline by about 5 per cent to 149,000 tonnes Easy-peeler production is forecast to decrease by 13 per cent Orri Jaffa mandarins account for 75 per cent of all easy-peelers exporters are aiming to maintain similar quantities to last season targeting North America and Europe while also exploring new markets manager of the citrus division at the Plants Production and Marketing Board emphasised the importance of the Orri Jaffa while also expressing optimism for the future “We are expecting a successful marketing season,” Nakar confirmed ”The recognition of the Orri Jaffa mandarin brand along with other citrus varieties like Sweetie will continue to provide great satisfaction to our worldwide loyal customers.” He said that growers had shown a “remarkable” dedication to managing production and ensuring quality despite the risks created by the ongoing war in the region Orri Jaffa exporters will independently conduct sales promotions during the season Marketing activities and programmes have been scheduled in advance such as the export plan to the Far East by conventional vessel which had been cancelled due to attacks by Yemen militias (Houthis) in the Red Sea Site powered by Webvision Cloud "\/liveblog_entry\/hostage-rally-held-at-jerusalems-jaffa-gate-as-attendees-mark-minor-jewish-fast\/?__cf_chl_rt_tk=FMOdPpKYiYYyZPDuJsxL5uJ88QIn34U0qCSvn_rMvyA-1746492882-1.0.1.1-tB3iSKICZudiBcM2jX6oQurqGujwddsxyiGpzHuFskg" + window._cf_chl_opt.cOgUHash);cpo.onload = function() {history.replaceState(null 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Manager of the Citrus Division at the Plants Production and Marketing Board in Israel most of the fruit is reaching its optimal quality in terms of both appearance and taste Marketing activities and programs were scheduled in advance the export plan to the Far East by conventional vessel was canceled due to attacks by Yemen militias (Houthis) in the Red Sea a decrease of about 4.5% compared to 529,000 tons last year rising by 7% from 131,000 tons to 138,000 tons Grapefruit production is projected to decline by about 5% dropping from 158,000 tons to 149,000 tons Easy Peeler production is forecasted to decrease by 13% ORRI Jaffa mandarins account for 75% of all Easy Peelers exporters aim to maintain similar export quantities to last season is expected to moderately expand its availability in the coming years Orri Jaffa mandarin exporters will independently conduct sales promotions Loyal customers will receive priority in promotional budget allocation Nakar emphasized the importance of the Orri Jaffa noting that it is a result of decades of research and development by Israeli researchers and growers It has gained a high reputation and continues to deliver the fruits of Orri Jaffa in the world "We are expecting a successful marketing season The recognition of the Orri Jaffa mandarin brand will continue to provide great satisfaction to our worldwide loyal customers." For more information:Roni Nakar Jaffa OrriEmail: [email protected]www.orrijaffa.com FreshPublishers © 2005-2025 FreshPlaza.com 2024Security sources said on Wednesday that they have no indications of any connection between the shooting attack in Jaffa the night before and a mosque near the scene of the attack Wave energy developer Eco Wave Power’s EWP-EDF One wave energy project at Jaffa Port in Israel operated without interruption during storm-classified conditions in the last week of December 2024 delivering constant energy despite challenging weather With wave heights averaging 1,6 meters and peak power output reaching 26 kW the system proved capable of providing round-the-clock reliable energy enduring stormy conditions without sustaining any damage “We are extremely proud of the performance of our EWP-EDF One project at Jaffa Port which demonstrated its ability to produce energy 24/7 even during stormy conditions,” said Inna Braverman “This is a testament to the durability and reliability of our technology which harnesses wave motion to generate electricity maintained stable output under adverse weather conditions The system’s performance in rough seas is said to differentiate it from other renewable energy sources which often suffer from intermittency issues The system’s reliability during non-ideal conditions bolsters the case for wave energy as a viable solution for sustainable power generation Eco Wave Power is also progressing with its global expansion efforts. The company said that it is preparing for the deployment of the wave energy system at AltaSea in the Port of Los Angeles in partnership with Shell having secured a federal license from the U.S This project is slated to commence operations by the end of Q1 2025.  Concurrently, the company is advancing projects in Taiwan with I-KE, and in Portugal where it plans to establish wave energy installations In December 2024, Eco Wave Power and EDF Renewables unveiled what is said to be the Middle East’s first grid-connected wave energy power station at Jaffa Port The installation is exporting clean electricity to the national grid under a power purchase agreement (PPA) with the Israeli National Electric Company (IEC) the wave energy developer entered into a securities purchase agreement with a single institutional investor to deploy commercial-scale wave energy technology The offering involves the sale of 300,000 American Depositary Shares (ADSs) Daily news and in-depth stories in your inbox The Pioneers of Offshore Engineering GustoMSC part of NOV’s Marine and Construction business is recognized for providing advanced design & engineering consultancy for mobile offshore units and reliable equipment and technical knowledge into realistic & innovative ideas The performance of new and existing jack-ups Kensington's towering new restaurant gives diners high hopes Scene from Jaffa’s bar / Photography by Ed Newton Under the tall ceilings at an old firehouse in Kensington near where Front meets Cecil B Moore is Michael Solomonov’s second attempt at an oyster house inspired by the Israeli city of Jaffa creative cocktail menu and funk and soul thumping from hidden speakers It has the sweaty energy of a place still in the first blush of its romance with the neighborhood having none of that luxurious softness that comes only from pulling it at precisely the right second dripping with green chiles and a smear of shabazi-spiced mayo that’s a nice complement It isn’t as good as the green chile cheeseburgers I lived on when I was still out West but might be one of the best I’ve had on this side of the country A hollowness to Jaffa that is off-putting no matter how many bodies they squeeze onto the floor maybe too bright and shiny an object for the simplicity in its design It is all shrimp curled onto beds of cracked ice and oysters dripping schug mignonette Instagram-ready seafood towers and composed endive salads set beside a tall amaro spritz Forgotten by the service if you end up in the back of the room It’s a big place with a big name behind it and everything about it is bright and loud and shouts LOOK AT ME But the restaurant it is wears the space like an ill-fitting suit which is a weird thing to say about a restaurant Michael Solomonov and his whole CookNSolo crew already have restaurants that’ll make you swoon (Laser Wolf) They operate places that aren’t just destinations today but have been for years (Zahav) They know how to write a menu that’ll get talked about and run a kitchen that’ll win awards And they’ve proven they can go the other way too: cool low-commitment (Federal Donuts & Chicken) So the question becomes this: Was Jaffa deliberately conceived as the latter Or is it failing as the former simply by a quirk of size — both physical and Because if you set aside the incongruity and projection for a Frozen Jaffa Orange or a martini or Canadian whiskey and Fernet over ice maybe a burger if you’re making a night of it You come with friends and camp out at a back table act loud enough to catch a server’s attention eat oysters and salad and some shabazi-spiced shrimp with white beans and a sting of arak then pick at the pastrami yellowtail until you can all decide where to go next just a place — one with a really good burger and enough space to comfortably hold everyone who’s looking for exactly that on a Thursday night 2 Stars — Come if you’re in the neighborhood Published as “Great Expectations” in the April 2025 issue of 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will formally inaugurate the facility alongside senior energy officials investors “The launch of Israel’s first wave energy power plant is more than just a technological achievement—it’s a powerful statement about the future we envision and consistent source of electricity,” said Inna Braverman “We are proud to collaborate with EDF Renewables IL we are creating a new wave of possibilities in the fight against climate change.” “We are happy to support the advancement of innovative technologies through collaboration with Israeli startups and companies as part of the broad interest of EDF Group for marine energies,” said EDF Renewables Israel CEO Eco Wave Power received the final Nationwide Permit (NWP) from the U.S Army Corps of Engineers for its wave energy pilot project at the Port of Los Angeles This project is part of Eco Wave Power’s collaboration with Shell International Exploration and Production aims to bring wave energy technology to the Port of Los Angeles