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First NFT auction to be held in Israel as local artists embrace new technology

Tiroche Auction House owner says buyers will display NFT works on their virtual properties in the metaverse at May 30 auction, and a total of 120 both NFTs and traditional pieces will go under the hammer

The Media Line, Ynet , 22:23, 05.18.22

Israel set to enter Metaverse with multi-million investment

Ynet learns that Foreign Ministry expected to announce a NIS 3M investment in the virtual reality platform as a way of 'creating a significant connection to Israel,' which would include virtual tours of the country among other features

Yuval Mann , 11:23, 05.17.22

Sanctions on Russia might slash pensions for tens of thousands of Israelis

Moscow says will stop transferring payments to Russian-born retirees living abroad due to Western sanctions, leaving over 57,000 Israeli senior citizens in the lurch

Itamar Eichner , 21:21, 05.16.22

Israeli pop star Omer Adam splashes big on trendy NFT

Singer becomes first Israeli celebrity to publicly join the trend that swept Hollywood after bidding adieu to hundreds of thousands of dollars for his own Bored Ape Yacht Club token

Yuval Mann , 20:49, 05.16.22

Israel ramping up gas output, looks to help supply Europe

Expanded production aims to replace Russian supply as Ukraine war worsens energy crunch across continent; Energy Ministry official says hopes sides can reach a framework agreement by summer

Reuters , 18:41, 05.16.22

Israel's economy records surprising 1.6% contraction

Following global trends, Israel sees GDP shrinking in first months of 2022 after prolific growth late last year, powered by slump in government and private expenditure, as well as nosediving exports

Tzachi Sade , 18:11, 05.16.22

Israel to launch local web domain using Hebrew

'Israel' will allow websites to have an all-Hebrew address for the first time since the '.il' domain was founded in the 1980's; 'A rare and important event, with national and historic meaning' says the Israel Internet Association CEO

Roei Hann , 18:44, 05.10.22

Spain's spy chief sacked over Pegasus affair, sources say

Paz Esteban, who took the position in 2020, appeared before lawmakers in Congress to explain the eavesdropping on 18 pro-independence Catalan leaders as well as Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez and Defense Minister Margarita Robles

Reuters , 14:26, 05.10.22

Israeli technology helps bring water to rural Africa

Owini, a subsidiary company of the Mitrelli Group, was able to make water more accessible in more than 200 remote villages across Angola, where locals have to travel for miles in order to access water in order to shower or cook

Ynet , 09:42, 05.10.22

Israeli engineer develops electric dune buggy for youth

Gili Hacohen's off-road NAMI vehicle puts safety as a top priority, but also delivers peak performance and a unique design which makes it nothing like we ever seen before

Nir Ben Zaken , 20:38, 05.05.22

'Right to be forgotten': Israel firm promises to purge digital footprint

Mine redefines data ownership online, using artificial intelligence to show users where their information is stored, and giving them the option to decide which information they want to delete, all with a click of a button

AFP , 16:35, 05.01.22

Elon Musk has an agreement to acquire Twitter for about $44B

Outspoken billionaire says bought social media network because he thinks it's not living up to its potential as a platform for free speech, adding company must build trust with users and do better at serving 'societal imperative' of free speech

Associated Press , 22:36, 04.25.22

Israeli astronaut Eytan Stibbe splashes down on return from landmark space station visit

After more than two weeks in orbit and several delays due to unfavorable weather, second-ever Israeli spaceman and crewmates parachute safely into the Atlantic off coast of Florida

Yaron Druckman, Reuters , 20:50, 04.25.22

Top chocolate maker issues Israel's largest-ever recall after salmonella found

Strauss Group pulls its Elite chocolate brand off shelves after bacterium found in northern Israel plant; massive recall may lead to shortages nationwide; company reportedly knew about contamination since last week

Meirav Crystal‎ , 18:33, 04.25.22

Israeli astronaut Eytan Stibbe bids adieu to space, heads back to Earth

After ten days on board the International Space Station, Israeli jock and crewmates prepare to embark on journey back home; 'We learned a lot, and I feel like I only just started,' he says

Yaron Druckman , 18:05, 04.19.22

UAE allegedly infected UK PM Office with Pegasus, watchdog says

Citizen Lab says multiple alleged instances of infection with controversial Israeli spyware were detected in the UK and were associated with an operator linked to the Gulf kingdom

i24NEWS, Ynet , 22:53, 04.18.22

Some Jewish tech workers moved to Israel instead of returning to the office

The COVID-19 pandemic has allowed many U.S. businesses to rethink the way work can get done, allowing some employees to work remotely — indefinitely; yes, even from the Holy Land

JTA/Emma Goss , 19:27, 04.18.22

Israel: High-tech fabric brings shade and lighting to Tel Aviv

Women4Climate prize winner Anai Green brings to light a groundbreaking invention that could introduce solar-powered shade and light, much needed in Tel Aviv's extreme summer climate; Huldai says 'Lumiweave will turn out to be a groundbreaking project'

i24NEWS , 11:17, 04.18.22

Israel successfully tests laser defense system able to intercept drones, missiles

Defense Minister Gantz says the 'Iron Beam' is a game-changer, will significantly improve Israel's defense capabilities; the high-end experimental system is expected to become operational in 1-2 years

Yoav Zitun, Agencies , 19:01, 04.14.22

Israel reports spike in families seeking food aid ahead of Passover

Charities say national increase in cost of living have caused a rise in appeals for food, some by middle class families that did not require aid in years prior; 'These are sights I haven't seen before,' says head of prominent aid group

Hadar Gil-Ad , 14:34, 04.13.22

Eytan Stibbe bids happy Passover from space

Israel's second ever astronaut, who has been at International Space Station since Friday, says he is getting used to the zero-gravity conditions; snaps photos of Jewish state from outer space

Attila Somfalvi , 23:19, 04.12.22

Israeli start-up introduces digital dogs

The Digital Pets Company, set to release 3-D virtual dogs to the NFT market within months; product's goal is to recreate the social icebreaking role dogs have in real life, to the online world: 'I want two dogs based on artificial intelligence to connect between two real humans,' CEO says

Yuval Mann , 18:48, 04.12.22

NSO turns to U.S. Supreme Court for immunity in WhatsApp suit

Israeli cyber firm in court filing it should be recognized as a foreign government agent and therefore be entitled to immunity under U.S. law limiting lawsuits against foreign countries

Reuters , 22:39, 04.11.22

In first since 2018, Bank of Israel hikes key rate by 0.25 pts to 0.35%

Central bank says 'conditions allow for the start of a gradual process of increasing the interest rate' as local economy records 'strong growth, accompanied by a tight labor market and an increase in the inflation environment'

Reuters , 16:48, 04.11.22

Senior EU officials targeted with Israeli spyware

European Justice Commissioner Didier Reynders and at least 4 others targeted, becoming aware of breech after Apple issues warning; European parliament set to launch inquiry into spyware use on members

Reuters , 08:49, 04.11.22

Ukrainian refugees face Israel’s housing crisis

Grappling with a red-hot housing market and with land being at a premium, Israel expects to take up to 50,000 immigrants who may struggle to find a place to live

i24NEWS , 22:27, 04.10.22

Second-ever Israeli astronaut blasts off to International Space Station

Eytan Stibbe and crewmates launched from Florida on first all-private space mission, expected to arrive at orbiting outpost some 250 miles above the Earth after a 20-hour-plus flight

Reuters , 18:37, 04.08.22

Israeli firm’s spyware used against Jordan activists, report says

Controversial Pegasus spyware allegedly used to hack mobile devices of Jordanian human rights activists and journalists; Jordan denies allegations, while NGO maintains customer anonymity

Associated Press , 12:29, 04.06.22

Spaceship to carry Israeli astronaut takes its position on launch pad

SpaceX 'Dragon 2' vessel attached to Falcon 9 launcher, ready for takeoff ; this would be the spacecraft's 3rd journey including missions docking at the International Space Station

Ran Rimon, Yaron Druckman , 11:13, 04.06.22

Israeli astronaut awaits launch for 10-day stay at International Space Station

Stibbe is slated to take off from Cape Canaveral in a SpaceX spaceship dubbed 'Dragon 2' for a mission on the International Space Station; 'For me what is important is not my personal journey, but the mission itself,' he says

Ran Rimon , 21:39, 04.05.22

Palestinian detainee sues Pegasus spyware maker in France

Salah Hamouri, who also holds French citizenship, accuses NSO of illegally infiltrating his phone while he was working for prisoner advocacy group Addameer, which Israel blacklisted along with 6 other organizations

AFP , 13:56, 04.05.22

Israeli research on thinnest lenses could shape technology's future

Hebrew University of Jerusalem develops a method to help advance the field of flat lens technology in what may be revolutionary for cellphones, virtual reality and drones

The Media Line , 12:46, 04.04.22

Israel's 2nd astronaut in history thrilled ahead of space flight

Eytan Stibbe says he can't wait to look at the earth from the window, conduct experiments; says among personal items he is taking with him will be pages from his friend and Israel's first astronaut, Ilan Ramon's journal

Alexandra Lukash, Ran Rimon , 22:35, 03.31.22

NSO says Israeli police got 'weaker' system than Pegasus phone hacking tool

Spyware company chief says police purchased Saifan - a system with lesser capabilities designed to allow real-time eavesdropping but lacking ability to grab past correspondence stored on phone

Reuters , 18:38, 03.29.22

Israeli startup to test brain-activity gear on space mission to ISS

Brain.Space's electroencephalogram (EEG)-enabled helmet will be used by several astronauts during the first-ever private space flight to the International Space Station to test how a 'microgravity environment' impacts brain activity

Reuters , 18:23, 03.28.22