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זירת הפגיעה ברמת גן
Israeli market surges despite Iran tensions, driven by military gains
Amid escalating war with Iran, Israel’s stock market defies expectations with a strong rally fueled by optimism over military gains and regional realignment
Ynet | 12:39 | 06.20.25
פעילה איראנית באירופה באחת מן ההפגנות נגד המשטר. ארכיון
Viral videos mock Tehran’s leaders, praise Israeli attacks: A rare look into social media in Iran
As Israeli strikes hit deep into Iran, opposition voices—both at home and abroad—are seizing the moment, as viral videos ridicule regime figures, praise Israeli action, and call for rebellion; With censorship failing, Iran’s digital underground may be the regime’s biggest threat yet
Effi Banay | 16:37 | 06.18.25
השוק בטהרן סגור, אתמול
Behind Tehran’s threats lies an economy on the brink
Years of sanctions, mismanagement and corruption have left Iran’s economy brittle and deeply unprepared for a prolonged conflict; With shrinking growth, crumbling infrastructure and mass brain drain, the regime may have nuclear ambitions — but no economic foundation to support them
Sever Plocker | 16:25 | 06.18.25
ICKO SAMAND
Stuck in the 80s: Why Iranian cars are all from a bygone era
Footage from Iran’s war zones reveal a car culture frozen in time, shaped by sanctions, self-reliance and politics; From aging Peugeots to Chinese imports, Iran’s auto industry tells the story of a country improvising under pressure—and proud of it
Tomer Hadar, Calcalist | 15:55 | 06.18.25
מטבעות קריפטו
Israeli-linked hackers hit Iran’s largest crypto exchange
Iran’s top crypto exchange, Nobitex, suffered a massive $70 million breach by a pro-Israeli hacker group who claimed responsibility, accusing the platform of aiding terror finance; The attack has frozen user accounts and intensified scrutiny of Nobitex’s ties to Iran’s embattled regime
Maayan Cohen-Rozen, Calcalist | 15:13 | 06.18.25
האבטחה ליד הביתן הישראלי
French court upholds ban on Israeli defense firms at Paris Air Show, sparking outcry
Local court upholds offensive weapons ban at air show; Israel slams move as economic discrimination, with insiders revealing France made the decision on June 4 but only notified Israel 11 days later
Navit Zomer, Tamar Sebok | 00:31 | 06.18.25
איראן מתקפת סייבר על תחנות דלק משאבת דלק מושבתת
'Predatory Sparrow' hacktivists strike again, targeting Iran’s financial systems
Predatory Sparrow, a pro-Israeli hacker group, paralyzed Iran’s largest bank as part of a series of sophisticated cyberattacks; The group has previously targeted Iran’s fuel infrastructure, banking system, and industrial facilities, further destabilizing the regime during escalating military tensions
Raphael Kahan | 23:58 | 06.17.25
"טייסת הקרב שנפלה בשבי"
Fake missiles, phantom pilots and spoofed alerts: Israel’s war against Iranian fake news
From AI-generated videos to spoofed alerts and recycled footage, disinformation is flooding social media amid Israel’s conflict with Iran—fueling fear, distorting reality and turning public perception into a weapon of war
Israel Wullman | 21:09 | 06.17.25
תרגיל צבאי של צבא איראן בעומאן
Global price hikes: Iran's move that could threaten the world's economy
Tehran's threat to block the Strait of Hormuz—a critical oil chokepoint handling a third of global seaborne shipments—is widely dismissed as a self-destructive bluff, yet risks spiking oil prices and triggering global economic turmoil
Zeev Avrahami, Berlin | 11:16 | 06.17.25
הביתן הישראלי שנחסם בתערוכה בצרפת
'Unprecedented and troubling': Organizers block off Israeli pavilion at Paris Air Show
Defense Ministry says move aims to block proven Israeli systems from competing with French arms under guise of political concerns
Tamar Sebok, Paris | 12:50 | 06.16.25
פוסט ובו השוואה בין המיקוד הישראלי שמטרתו לפגוע בבכירים צבאיים, לבין המיקוד האיראני באוכלוסייה אזרחית
Millions of Iranians bypass internet censorship to follow Israel on social media
Despite heavy internet restrictions, Iranians are flocking to social media; record engagement shows Israeli messages are reaching them; 'The Iranian public wants to hear from us,' says Foreign Ministry
Itamar Eichner | 23:42 | 06.15.25
מיכל נפט שהותקף באזור שהראן, טהרן
War with Iran costs Israel nearly $1 billion daily, ex-defense official says
Brig. Gen. (res.) Re'em Aminach says costs are split evenly between offense and defense, with indirect economic damage still uncalculated; finance officials warn the ongoing fighting could further strain a budget already hit by the war in Gaza
Calcalist | 10:24 | 06.15.25
ייצור נפט במפרץ הפרסי
Oil, gas and geopolitics: How Israeli strikes could cripple Iran’s economy
Israeli attacks on Iranian energy sites risk shaking global markets; Iran holds 18% of natural gas and 10% of oil reserves globally; experts warn oil prices may spike; how did Iran become an energy power, and how the world might fill the gap?
Ynet | 01:41 | 06.15.25
רולאם עלי רשיד
Israel targets core of Iran’s economy, killing IRGC industrial chief
In major blow to Iranian economy, strike killed Maj. Gen. Gholam Ali Rashid, head of IRGC’s vast economic conglomerate; attack targeted key infrastructure and may deepen internal unrest while weakening Tehran’s ability to bypass sanctions
Doron Peskin, Calcalist | 14:53 | 06.14.25
תיעוד של האלימות שחוו הבקרים
Ben Gurion Airport workers threaten strike over rising violence
Surging violence against Israeli border officers at Israel's main gateway and border crossings prompts threats of strike; workers demand urgent measures like improved safety tools, training and staffing to address daily assaults
Alexandra Lukash | 15:36 | 06.12.25
מנכ"ל מטא, מארק צוקרברג, בעת הצגת Meta AI
Zuckerberg accelerates push for general AI with massive $15 billion investment
Facing intense competition from Google, OpenAI and Microsoft, Meta invests $15 billion in Scale AI to strengthen its position in race for artificial general intelligence; deal also brings Scale CEO Alexander Wang into Meta’s core leadership team
Israel Wullman | 13:15 | 06.12.25
פלסטינים מחליפים כספים בבנק ברמאללה
Will Smotrich’s pushback against global sanctions collapse the Palestinian economy?
After new sanctions, finance minister orders end to protections for banks tied to Palestinian institutions—potentially severing financial links, destabilizing the Palestinian Authority and drawing backlash from foreign governments
Gad Lior | 12:04 | 06.12.25
הלייזר המוטס
How a costly typo sent one of Israel’s top defense stocks into a 33% tailspin
Trader’s typo sends Elbit Systems shares down 33% in minutes, briefly wiping out $17M in value before safeguards kicked in and canceled trade; while most loses reversed, some investors still hit
Ori Tal, Calcalist | 22:58 | 06.11.25
מאפיית אנג'ל בלוד
After nearly a century, Jerusalem's iconic Angel Bakery to become high-rise housing
Municipality approves plans to redevelop site—home to the iconic bakery for nearly a century—into a 960-unit high-rise housing complex, marking a major shift in the city’s Givat Shaul district and its approach to urban renewal
Hila Tsion | 12:01 | 06.11.25
Vision Pro
How Israeli ingenuity became the secret engine behind Apple’s most advanced product
Apple Israel’s CEO reveals how local teams helped develop key technologies—while continuing to lead as the next generation approaches
Tal Shahaf | 17:31 | 06.10.25
Robots vs. humans: The surprising truth about automating your workforce
Businesses rush to automate, but warehouse robots bring hidden costs: downtime, maintenance, lost space and even traffic jams; while automation offers long-term gains, ignoring these hurdles can quickly eat away at your investment returns
Prof. Mor Peretz | 12:47 | 06.10.25
Gary Barnett
JNF nears controversial deal with US tycoon over prime Jerusalem real estate
Leaked draft agreement reveals Jewish National Fund may cede rights to 125 acres in central Jerusalem to American developer Gary Barnett in exchange for iconic properties, sparking fears among residents facing potential eviction and urban renewal
Almog Ezer, Calcalist | 10:09 | 06.10.25
It's not science fiction: flying taxis are set to transform transportation
With tech companies planning airborne shuttle services in the coming years; major firms are investing billions in a vision that may be closer than it seems         
Tzippy Shmilovitz | 23:07 | 06.09.25
Empathy CEO Ron Gura
Ron Gura: 'We're the friend you wish you had when you lose a loved one'
'Grief is made hard by logistics, and logistics are made hard by grief,' says Empathy CEO in special interview with Ynetnews; the Tel Aviv-founded startup, fresh off a $72 million Series C, is reshaping how Americans navigate loss through tech-powered support and compassionate design
Hillel Fuld | 22:15 | 06.09.25
האקרים פלסטינים
Pro-Palestinian hackers breach Israeli ISP email system in major attack
Israeli cybersecurity firm uncovers critical vulnerabilities in NetVision’s email infrastructure, which was exploited in a phishing campaign impersonating government agencies to install malware
Raphael Kahan | 16:28 | 06.09.25
הבינה המלאכותית ושוק העבודה
AI is wiping out entry-level jobs—and the impact is already here
As companies automate faster, entry-level white-collar jobs are vanishing and AI is replacing junior staff across industries—raising unemployment and reshaping the future of work
Omer Kabir/Calcalist | 09:21 | 06.09.25
תערוכת הנשק הימי הגדולה בעולם יורונבל
Israeli defense firms expected to attend Paris Air Show despite pressure
After weeks of legal uncertainty, Israeli companies set to participate in one of the world’s largest defense expos despite calls in France to bar them over Gaza; industry giants like IAI, Rafael and Elbit plan major displays
Itamar Eichner | 23:32 | 06.08.25
עט אלקטרוני בפעולה
The pen that signs in the president’s name: This is the device stirring a storm in Washington
Since returning to the White House, Trump has targeted the signature machine used by Biden, claiming it undermines the legality of his pardons and calling for an investigation, even though presidents have used similar technology for over 200 years
Daniel Edelson, New York | 23:21 | 06.08.25
מסך טלפון
Emotion over logic: How Israel can shift its public diplomacy online
Public diplomacy expert urges Israel to abandon 'cold logic' in public diplomacy, embracing Gen Z’s love for authentic, emotional storytelling on TikTok and Instagram
Daniela Ginzburg | 18:59 | 06.08.25
More than addiction: How screens and social media reshape our minds
Israeli expert warns digital overload in childhood rewires the brain; screen-induced attention loss, emotional gaps and physical decline linked to early device exposure
Daniela Ginzburg | 13:15 | 06.08.25
ניסוי צה"ל של יירוט בלייזר רקטות מל"טים וטילי נ"ט
Rafael CEO says laser defense to cut interception costs 'down to 2-3 shekels'
Over 30,000 projectiles have been fired at Israel during the war, and Rafael’s laser-based Iron Beam aims to transform defense in the near future; Yoav Turgeman says the system will slash interception costs and boost Israel’s technological edge
Yuval Azulay, Calcalist | 01:46 | 06.08.25
הבינה המלאכותית ושוק העבודה
Promises vs. reality: 'AI agents still aren’t ready for the real world'
AI agents promise a new era in customer service, but their errors can be costly; an Israeli startup now offers tech to catch and fix mistakes early—yet questions remain: Can it curb the risks of runaway AI hype before real damage is done?
Tal Shahaf | 19:29 | 06.07.25
משרדי פלייטיקה, הרצליה
Playtika to lay off dozens of employees in Israel and Poland
Layoffs affect development teams for Best Fiends and Redecor, reportedly due to disappointing performance; two weeks earlier, Wooga, a Playtika subsidiary, also laid off around 50 employees
Maayan Cohen Rosen | 11:41 | 06.07.25
האם בינה מלאכותית באמת יכולה להתבונן פנימה?
Autonomous AI agents: brilliant, fast and sometimes dangerous
AI agents are transforming work and healthcare, acting independently at superhuman speed—raising urgent questions about trust, oversight, and the risks of flawed data driving real-world actions         
Ran Bronstein | 19:05 | 06.06.25
יוג'ין קנדל
The four red flags signaling a deeper crisis in Israeli tech
New report warns that the industry’s long-held advantages are eroding under pressure from war, politics and AI upheaval
Sophie Shulman/Calclist | 23:07 | 06.05.25
הצהרה של שר האוצר בצלאל סמוטריץ'
Smotrich pressures Bank of Israel to support settlers under EU sanctions
Finance minister urges Bank of Israel to provide banking services to settlers under foreign sanctions, warning he may pursue legislation requiring banks to compensate affected customers
Gad Lior | 19:57 | 06.05.25
"יובל רפאל" בקמפיין דיפ פייק
AI-powered investment scams use deepfakes of Israeli celebrities to defraud users
AI-generated deepfakes of Israeli public figures flood Facebook and Instagram with fraudulent investment ads; scams linked to Eastern Europe exploit trust in celebrities, prompting cybersecurity firms to warn of rising synthetic fraud
Raphael Kahan | 18:55 | 06.05.25
Merlin Ventures
Merlin Ventures raises $75 million second fund to back Israeli cybersecurity startups
The new fund will invest in growth-stage companies and accelerate their market entry; Merlin’s first fund managed $53 million, most of which was invested in Israel
Meir Orbach | 18:41 | 06.05.25
Buoyed by bonuses, Israel’s high-tech salaries hit record high
Average high-tech salary tops NIS 36.7K (over $10.6K) in March — a 9% rise from February; pharmaceutical manufacturing led with highest sector wages
Shahar Ilan, Calcalist | 10:50 | 06.05.25
טיל ספייק
Rafael CEO: 'We haven’t received a cancellation notice and we’re not intimidated by Spain'
Defense contractor chief on Spain deal concerns: 'We saw the Al Jazeera report, but switching weapons after years of training isn’t simple'; laser interception systems to debut at Paris Air Show
Navit Zomer | 21:41 | 06.04.25
טיל ספייק
'Images from Gaza have an effect': Officials fear global embargo on Israeli defense exports
Despite a record $14.8 billion in defense exports in 2024, Israeli officials warn that growing political backlash over the Gaza war—especially in Europe—could threaten future deals, as foreign lawmakers call to halt purchases from Israel
Navit Zomer | 15:27 | 06.04.25
מערכת קלע דוד. ארה"ב עזרה במימון
Israel's defense exports break record again, reaching $14.8 billion in 2024
Defense Ministry notes that 54% of arms exports were directed to European countries, many of which have been increasing military spending in response to the prolonged war between Russia and Ukraine
Calcalist | 15:11 | 06.04.25
Israel fears Gaza war could jeopardize participation at Paris Air Show
Israel fears exclusion from this month's Paris Air Show due to the Gaza war; officials warn it could trigger broader boycotts of Israeli defense firms; legal battles in France have so far overturned bans at other major arms exhibitions
Itamar Eichner | 08:01 | 06.04.25
טראמפ בחדר הסגלגל, משתמש באייפון שלו
Anyone can call Trump's iPhone—and he might just pick up
With a widely known phone number and a penchant for answering calls from strangers, Donald Trump has turned presidential communication into an open line; advisers and security officials remain alarmed by the potential risks of his overly casual approach
Tzippy Shmilovitz, New York | 21:31 | 06.03.25
Ben Orion, Nadav Harari and Eylon Penchas, Legacy founders
Legacy fund to buy majority stake in M-Pines auto parts firm
Legacy Capital is set to acquire 70% of M-Pines in a $143 million deal, marking a major exit for the family-owned Israeli company; The transaction faces potential headwinds from stalled government reforms in the spare parts industry  
Golan Hazani, Calcalist | 19:24 | 06.03.25
A Haredi couple
Haredim in the US are more educated and work harder, new study finds
Haredi men in the US do indeed work more than their counterparts in Israel, and academic education is also more common among men and women; However, they still earn much less than their American counterparts and, furthermore, there is a clear Israeli influence on what is happening in communities in the US
Shlomo Teitelbaum | 18:27 | 06.03.25
אירוע Google I/O 2025 בקליפורניה
'Embrace and adapt innovation': Google CEO answers questions on AI's future
Google I/O 2025 unveils AI-driven search revolution with Gemini 2.5 and Veo 3 video generation, signaling shift to personalized, conversational interfaces; robotic arms, intelligent agents and privacy debates mark dawn of physical-digital fusion
Daniela Ginzburg | 17:21 | 06.03.25
טיל ספייק
Spain scraps $310 million Israeli arms deal amid Gaza war fallout
Madrid moves to cancel major contract for Rafael’s Spike LR2 anti-tank missiles, eyes US-made Javelins as part of broader push to end Israeli tech reliance
Itamar Eichner | 14:57 | 06.03.25
הבורסה לניירות ערך בתל אביב
Foreign investors return to Tel Aviv Stock Exchange despite ongoing war
Despite Gaza war and Houthi threat, foreign investors buy NIS 2.5B in Tel Aviv stocks in May—70% in banks with strong earnings; defense firms also draw major interest
Navit Zomer | 13:27 | 06.03.25
רפואה ובינה מלאכותית
AI takes center stage in next-gen ERP revolution
New platform weaves artificial intelligence into core ERP functions, reflecting broader industry trend toward automation and predictive tools
Ynetnews | 10:24 | 06.03.25
הניסוי: המערכת יורה את קרני הלייזר לעבר מטרה (מימין) בבניין מרוחק. האור המוחזר נקלט בשני טלסקופים
Laser method from astronomy reimagined for surveillance and science
Researchers from China, Sweden, and the US have developed a groundbreaking laser-based method that captures tiny details from nearly a mile away; The technology, adapted from astronomy, promises advances in space imaging, surveillance, structural safety, and environmental monitoring
Israel Wullman | 21:53 | 06.01.25
Elon Musk at a Trump rally last month
Tesla pivots from carmaker to autonomous platform
Facing slowing sales and rising competition, Tesla is shifting focus from hardware to recurring service revenue; Inspired by Apple’s transformation, Elon Musk is steering the company toward autonomous transport, energy ecosystems, and AI, with robotaxis at the center of the plan  
Moran Chamsi | 17:54 | 06.01.25
Stanley Fischer
Stanley Fischer, former Israeli central bank chief and US Federal Reserve vice chair, dies at 81
Architect of Israel’s economic turnaround and a guiding force in global finance, Fischer left a lasting legacy from MIT classrooms to IMF boardrooms, shaping policy through crises and championing bold reforms at the Bank of Israel and the US Fed
Itamar Eichner | 01:28 | 06.01.25
מטבע סנט (פני) אמריקני
To the last cent: The iconic coins and bills that disappeared from the world
After the French franc, German mark, Italian lira, Greek drachma, and Israeli lira, the Trump administration’s decision to stop minting the penny makes economic sense—but may also spell the end of centuries-old cultural expressions and linguistic heritage
Tzippy Shmilovitz | 21:51 | 05.30.25
מערכת הלייזר
Israel’s 'Iron Beam' laser defense system is a battlefield revolution, but challenges remain
The laser system will intercept rockets and drones at a range of 10 km at a cheaper price than missiles, but will not yet replace Iron Dome; Elbit has raised half a billion dollars to accelerate development, including an airborne laser that can neutralize hypersonic missiles 
Yuval Azulay | 21:50 | 05.30.25
Buildots
Israeli construction tech startup Buildots raises $45 million in new funding round
Buildots uses AI and computer vision to monitor construction projects in real time while helping to reduce delays and costs
Calcalist | 15:26 | 05.30.25
נשיא ארה"ב דונלד טראמפ נואם בחדר הסגלגל של הבית הלבן, הודיע ​​על מגן ההגנה מפני טילים של כיפת הזהב
As Trump unveils ‘Golden Dome’ plan, Israeli defense tech continues to advance
Israel is developing new defense technology at breakneck speed, but one AI expert warns that Israel’s AI integration is falling behind China’s
Gabriel Colodro/The Media Line | 16:00 | 05.29.25
ניסיון התחזות ליוסי פוקס
Israel says foiled dozens of Iranian cyberattacks on public figures
Shin Bet and National Cyber Directorate report surge in Iranian phishing attacks targeting Israelis—including top figures in defense, politics and academia—using fake links and malware to steal data and gain access
Elisha Ben Kimon | 15:56 | 05.29.25
מייקל אייזנברג ואהוד ברק
Ehud Barak, ex-cyber chief sue VC Michael Eisenberg for defamation Over Paragon posts
Former prime minister and a co-founder of cyber firm Paragon claim Eisenberg, a top tech investor, defamed them in posts they say were fueled by business rivalry and linked to a smear campaign. Mediation was rejected as the case proceeds in court
Tal Shahaf | 17:59 | 05.28.25
מרכז המחקר והפיתוח בנתניה של ebay
e-Bay to shut down Israel R&D operations
The company announces it is leaving Israel by the first quarter of 2026 and is firing all 200 employees of its research and development center after waves of layoffs  
Meir Orbach, Calcalist | 14:11 | 05.28.25
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