Author: Michael Peres

Michael Peres is a founder of various tech startups and pioneer behind the Breaking 9 To 5 business model. Peres covers topics pertaining to entrepreneurship, middle-eastern politics, entertainment and daily events. He currently resides in Seattle, Washington.

Global Outrage Over Approved Torah Burning in Sweden

Global Outrage Over Approved Torah Burning in Sweden

In the wake of Sweden’s approval of a planned demonstration that will involve the burning of religious texts, including the Jewish Torah and the Christian Bible, considerable controversy and backlash have emerged from various sectors around the world. Deborah Lipstadt, the US antisemitism envoy, has expressed her deep concern about the event, which is scheduled […]

Israel Launches Missile Strikes on Syria After Missile Launched From Syria Explodes Over Israel

Israel Launches Missile Strikes on Syria After Missile Launched From Syria Explodes Over Israel

Following an anti-aircraft missile launched from Syria towards Israel, the Israeli military retaliated with missile attacks on a Syrian air defense battery located in Homs. This information was confirmed by an Israeli military spokesperson who stated that the counter-attack only resulted in material damages, with no reported casualties. Syrian Anti-Aircraft Missile Explodes Mid-Air The anti-aircraft […]

Moody’s Downgrades Israel’s Economic Outlook Amid Judicial Overhaul Controversy

Moody’s Downgrades Israel’s Economic Outlook Amid Judicial Overhaul Controversy

Leading rating agency Moody’s downgraded Israel’s economic outlook from positive to stable on Friday, citing the “deterioration of Israel’s governance” amid months of upheaval over the government’s highly contentious bid to dramatically overhaul the judiciary. A report on Friday confirmed fears that Israel’s credit outlook could be knocked down. Mass Protests and Legislative Pause Weekly […]

Israel Advances Controversial Laws on Hametz and Religious Court Jurisdiction

Israel Advances Controversial Laws on Hametz and Religious Court Jurisdiction

The Ministerial Committee on Legislation has approved several controversial laws to be presented before the Knesset for their preliminary reading. These include the “Hametz Law” and the “Rabbinical Courts Law,” which would expand the jurisdiction of religious courts. The “Hametz Law,” proposed by United Torah Judaism MKs Moshe Gafni, Yaakov Asher, and Yitzhak Pindros, makes […]