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האקרים פורצים למחשבים
Israeli cyber firms attract 40% of US investment rounds in 2024
Startup Nation Central report reveals although cyber firms make up just 7% of local tech scene, they drew 38% of investments this year, with US backing nearly doubling
Raphael Kahan | 01:55 | 07.11.25
Intel’s Israeli layoffs come with generous severance packages
As tech giant trims its global workforce, hundreds of Israeli employees at the Kiryat Gat plant—central to the company’s production—face layoffs accompanied by substantial compensations 
Meir Orbach/Calcalist | 12:08 | 07.10.25
משמאל: סנטרל פארק טאואר
Nearly three-quarters of Israeli workers considering relocation abroad amid war concerns
Survey finds that 73% of respondents are weighing relocation—a significant increase of 18% compared to last year; it marks the first time in five years that more than 70% of Israeli workers have expressed interest in leaving the country, even if temporarily
Tal Shahaf | 08:47 | 07.10.25
שבב אינטל
Intel slashes jobs in Israel as Nvidia expands, exposing chip giant's shifting fortunes
Intel is scaling back its Israeli presence and laying off thousands globally as new CEO Lip-Bu Tan attempts to reset the chipmaker’s trajectory; The moves come as Nvidia expands rapidly, seizing the AI crown once held by its older rival
Tal Shahaf | 06:02 | 07.10.25
האפליקציה של גרוק, אילון מאסק
Musk chatbot Grok praised Hitler, blamed the Jews
Elon Musk's artificial intelligence bot claimed that Hitler was the best person to combat 'anti-white hatred'; it used coded phrases from Nazi discourse, blamed Jews and provoked angry reactions around the world 
Raphael Kahan, Reuters | 01:39 | 07.10.25
מטה אנבידיה בסנטה קלרה, קליפורניה
Global AI leader Nvidia surges to $4 trillion market valuation
Gaining 2.7% on Wednesday, tech giant continues building on upward momentum of recent weeks; stock has surged eightfold over the past four years
Ynet | 19:06 | 07.09.25
גרוק
Musk chatbot Grok removes antisemitic posts after backlash
xAI’s chatbot Grok removed posts praising Hitler and repeating antisemitic tropes after backlash; xAI said it's retraining the model to prevent hate speech and blamed unauthorized edits for past incidents
Reuters | 07:49 | 07.09.25
עלי חמינאי מנהיג איראן, ראש הממשלה ממשלה ביבי בנימין נתניהו
Without firing a single shot: Iran's propaganda war to destroy Israel from within
New report uncovers sophisticated propaganda networks targeting Israelis in Hebrew at the height of the Iran war through deepfakes, fake profiles and disinformation—part of a broader digital assault on national morale and public trust
Raphael Kahan | 23:11 | 07.08.25
מטוס אל על
El Al shares plunge over lawsuit as Tel Aviv Stock Exchange down by up to 2%
The airline reported a class action lawsuit filed against it and eight other companies valued at over 800 million shekels, and the stock responded by falling by about 6%; leading stock market indices are also falling
ynet | 16:51 | 07.08.25
מפעל אינטל בקריית גת
Intel cuts deep in Israel as hundreds brace for layoffs
Tech giant launches wave of layoffs at its Kiryat Gat chip plant; move is part of a global shift toward automation and streamlined operations expected to affect hundreds of jobs across country
Meir Orbach, Calcalist | 14:19 | 07.08.25
מטה מודי'ס בניו יורק
Moody’s holds Israel’s credit rating steady despite Gaza war, Iran clash
Moody’s has affirmed Israel’s credit rating at Baa1 with a negative outlook, citing economic resilience despite ongoing fighting, while warning that renewed conflict and rising defense costs could deepen fiscal strain
Gad Lior | 08:47 | 07.08.25
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Israeli reservists power surge in battlefield-tech startups amid Gaza war and global demand
With war-tested innovations and fresh VC backing, Israeli defence startups are scaling fast—piloting in Ukraine, drawing U.S. interest and eyeing Europe as NATO boosts spending
Reuters | 08:27 | 07.08.25
אמיר ירון 30.6.25
Bank of Israel holds interest rate at 4.5% amid fragile recovery
BOI keeps its key rate unchanged for a sixth straight decision, citing lingering inflation and geopolitical risk; Governor Amir Yaron signals upcoming rate cuts, projecting economic growth ahead if post-war stability holds
Gad Lior | 21:38 | 07.07.25
מפעל אינטל בקריית גת
Tech giant Intel set to layoff hundreds of employees in Israel
Company has started sending dismissal letters, marking a new wave of layoffs hitting its Kiryat Gat campus; once spared due to government grants, the factory now faces cuts affecting hundreds amid Intel’s broader workforce reductions
Meir Orbach/Calcalist | 21:33 | 07.07.25
בינה מלאכותית ברפואת עיניים
AI-powered scam Hits Israeli investors, deepfakes and fake stocks fuel major losses
Israeli investors lost hundreds of thousands in a deepfake-fueled stock scam that used fake ads, impersonated public figures and exploited Meta’s ad tools to build trust, inflate a real NASDAQ stockb and crash it in a coordinated digital fraud campaign
Raphael Kahan | 17:32 | 07.07.25
נמל יפו, וברקע תל אביב
Tel Aviv in top 10 for most expensive cities to buy a house, survey finds
Deutsche Bank reviewed cities around the world, finding Tel Aviv the 8th most expensive for housing and 10th most expensive in general out of 69 cities surveyed; the bank explains the high cost due to large population on a small area, a blooming hi-tech industry and too much regulation 
Hila Tsion | 10:39 | 07.07.25
מטה מיקרוסופט בוושינגטון
Try ChatGPT: Microsoft exec tells laid-off workers to use AI to cope
After mass layoffs rock tech giant’s gaming division, senior Xbox producer suggests employees turn to AI tools for emotional support and career advice—sparking backlash over what many saw as a tone-deaf and out-of-touch response
Daniela Ginzburg | 19:33 | 07.06.25
אסף רפפורט
'The best business school': The company that shaped Assaf Rappaport and Google’s CEO turns 100
The consulting firm McKinsey & Company has produced a long line of senior figures in the worlds of high-tech and economics; Its alumni lead unicorns, manage corporate giants, and leave their mark on both the local and global industries; Unlike the average organizational culture, McKinsey actively encourages its employees to leave and succeed elsewhere, and takes pride in it.
Tal Shahaf | 14:56 | 07.06.25
סניף מקדונלד'ס בנתב"ג
Battle for McDonald's franchise heats up: Mano Maritime owner enters race
Moshe Mano is interested in purchasing the burger chain franchise in Israel, one of the most sought-after and expensive franchises on the market, valued at approximately $200 million 
Navit Zomer | 12:05 | 07.06.25
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Iran war prompts accelerated efforts to move military bases out of cities
Removal of bases from central Israeli cities would enable the construction of some 60,000 new housing units on valuable land and strengthen areas in the periphery of the country, the land authority says   
Hila Zion | 11:04 | 07.06.25
המטה הקיים של אנבידיה ביקנעם
Nvidia plans massive new Israel campus
Tech giant already employs 5,000 in its Israeli Research and Development center, its largest outside the United States; the company is seeking land in the north for its expanded operations 
Israel Wullman | 10:01 | 07.06.25
זו לא תל אביב. זו טהרן באיראן
Architecture as diplomacy: When Israeli know-how helped build Iran
Amid tensions between Israel and Iran, it’s striking to recall that in the 1960s and ’70s, Israeli architects once designed neighborhoods, malls and infrastructure in Iran—enjoying creative freedom and a high standard of living under the Shah’s regime
Talia Levy Rozenboim | 02:12 | 07.06.25
מעקב מסין
China’s big brother is watching: How Chinese smart devices are spying inside Israel
It may sound like a Netflix thriller, but it's real: Chinese smart devices are sending user data to Beijing; Israel is only now responding, halting a Defense Ministry tender for Chinese cars amid warnings over Beijing's powerful data intel abilities
Israel Wullman | 21:27 | 07.05.25
מטבעות קריפטו
From hype to help: Making crypto work for real people
Analysis: The crypto revolution boasts cutting-edge tech, but it’s failing the real test: serving everyday users with simple, accessible financial tools
Prof. Ilan Alon | 15:51 | 07.05.25
דגל ישראל עולה באש
The Cyber Front Is Still Ablaze: This is How Hackers Almost Breached Critical Institutions in Israel
Israeli cyber startup malanta.ai uncovers exposure of thousands of devices in critical organizations, including financial institutions, universities, communications companies, allowing access to internal networks, experts call it attackers 'holy grail' 
Raphael Kahan | 08:27 | 07.04.25
Ger Rebbe with Yoely Landau
Savvy NY Haredi businessman worth $500 million tells Israeli ultra-Orthodox: Stop dependency on state funds
Ultra-Orthodox businessman Yoely Landau sparks debate with open letter to the Ger Rebbe, criticizing Haredi dependence on Israeli government funding and spiritual compromises
Shlomo Teitelbaum/Calcalist | 00:53 | 07.04.25
מוצרי טיפוח של משחקי הדיונון
How 'Squid Game' turned its icons into a marketing empire
A fashion line, branded snacks and drinks, themed parks with deadly games, and tourist tours in Korea: Netflix's 'Squid Game' expands beyond the screen into a global marketing phenomenon          
News Agencies | 00:40 | 07.04.25
מטה מיקרוסופט בוושינגטון
Microsoft to lay off 9,000 employees worldwide in 2nd wave of layoffs this year
 The technology giant will lay off about 4% of its workforce, after laying off about 3% of its employees in May., and it likely will effect Microsoft's Israeli branch ; the previous wave of layoffs in Israel amounted to about 100 employees 
News Agencies | 17:59 | 07.02.25
לירון טופז, מנכ"ל תאת
'Fighter jets can’t fly without our parts – and it all starts in a small Kiryat Gat factory'
TAT Israel GM Liron Topaz shares how his team kept global fighter jets flying nonstop—despite a missile hitting his sister’s home and a sudden ownership shake-up
Yael Walzer | 17:00 | 07.02.25
בית טמפלרי למכירה, בית לחם הגלילית
Restored 19th-century Templer home in Galilee up for sale
Built by German Protestants awaiting Christ’s return, the historic stone house served as a clinic before being restored into a family residence and retreat center; owner cites emotional decision to sell after decades of preservation
Miri Ben-David Livi | 14:15 | 07.02.25
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Sun Rock project merges architecture, energy, and environmental design
In Taiwan’s industrial city of Changhua, a revolutionary building  is wrapped entirely in solar panels, it produces more energy than it consumes, marking a breakthrough in architectural design and the global shift toward renewable energy solutions         
Amnon Direktor | 12:50 | 07.01.25
אמזון
Amazon resumes deliveries in Israel after suspending in war
'Purchases made before the axe came down are now leaving the warehouses,' said Benny Buchnick manager of Amazon's shopping page; free delivery in purchases over $49, also return 
Meirav Kristal | 09:07 | 07.01.25
עובדי קייטו
Dream come true: Employees earn more than $100 million from sale of company shares
Cybersecurity company Cato reported a $359 million funding round, at a valuation of $4.8 billion; About a third of the funding is from the sale of shares by hundreds of veteran employees, which will bring in huge sums for some of them; CEO Shlomo Kramer: 'The funding is intended to help employees "meet the money" sooner'  
Tal Shahaf | 18:53 | 06.30.25
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While the headlines say tech is leaving Israel, these professionals made aliyah
Amid reports of brain drain, a growing number of tech professionals choose to make aliyah during wartime—driven by identity, duty and an unshakable bond with Israel
Hillel Fuld | 16:56 | 06.30.25
Cato Networks CEO Shlomo Kramer
How Cato Networks became Israel’s $4.8B cybersecurity powerhouse
From SASE pioneer to AI security heavyweight, the Tel Aviv company just closed a record-breaking $359 million round
Ynetnews | 13:54 | 06.30.25
נגיד בנק ישראל, פרופ' אמיר ירון, בריאיון לאולפן ynet
Dollar hits lowest against shekel since 2023; rate cut likely, analysts say
Despite ongoing regional war, Israeli currency gains sharply; experts now expect Bank of Israel to begin cutting interest rates as early as September amid easing inflation and a stronger currency
Calcalist | 13:11 | 06.30.25
מקדונלדס
McDonald's selling Israel franchise, businesses line up
Fast food giant seeking new Israeli franchise operator after buying out Omri Padan in 2024 amid backlash over his support for IDF soldiers; local firms have been approached as the iconic brand remains a sought-after business asset
Navit Zomer | 12:50 | 06.30.25
Wiz
Israeli high-tech rebounds, raises $9.3B in first half of 2025
Despite multi-front war, missile threats from Iran and Yemen and flight disruptions, Israeli high-tech sees strong recovery; fewer total rounds, but sharp rise in large-scale deals over $50 million
Israel Wullman | 10:09 | 06.30.25
שוקולד פרה. התייקרות של 70% תוך שנתיים ובקרוב: עוד התייקרות
Chocolate is now a luxury item: Prices have jumped 50% this year
What happened to chocolate? A virus in West Africa and problematic weather have raised the price of raw cocoa by 167% and turned the basic product into a luxury item for Israelis, and prices are expected to rise furhter
Meirav Crystal | 11:41 | 06.29.25
מרכז הירוט של מערכת חץ
High-tech is enlisting: Defense becomes Israel’s hottest tech sector
Israel’s defense industry has thrived in recent years, attracting more and more talent from the civilian high-tech sector; positive trend raises questions about the future of Israeli high-tech
Moran Chamsi | 18:11 | 06.28.25
תיעוד של האלימות שחוו הבקרים
Ben Gurion Airport could close over labor dispute, not war
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 | 11:30 | 06.27.25
הוספת ממ"ד נייד לבית פרטי
Safe room rush: Israelis seek private sheltering solutions after Iran war
Following Israel's deadly conflict with Iran, Israeli homebuyers prioritize safe rooms over traditional amenities, reshaping real estate demands and construction priorities
Miri Ben-David Livi | 01:36 | 06.27.25
Aharon Frenkel
$1.25 billion deal: Israeli businessman sells 10% of Tamar gas field to Azerbaijan
Tycoon Aaron Frenkel sells $1.25B stake in Tamar gas field to Azerbaijan’s SOCAR, deepening strategic energy ties between Jerusalem and Baku
Golan Hazani/Calcalist | 14:10 | 06.26.25
פרויקט קוסמופוליטן
Defense giant Rafael buys Into Tel Aviv's rising tech hub in $150 million deal
State-owned defense firm purchases 6.5 floors in Cosmopolitan project by Acro, Phoenix, City Boy and Shevet Moshe, and will vacate its longtime Horodetsky headquarters in Tel Aviv within 5 years
Hila Tsion | 10:40 | 06.26.25
תפוחי אדמה שמשווקת חברת יפרו
European boycott of Israeli goods expands, hits Germany
Israeli farmers report growing distancing from their exports across Europe: Belgium and Ireland are boycotting, Aldi has reportedly halted orders—and even Japan is showing signs of hesitation
Meirav Crystal | 09:29 | 06.26.25
Melio's main players, from right: Tomer Barel, president; Matan Bar, CEO and co-founder; Ilan Atias, CTO and co-founder
Israel's fintech unicorn Melio sells for $2.5+ billion
Melio developed an advanced digital platform enabling a range of payment solutions for businesses in the U.S; acquired by Xero, a New Zealand tech company
Meir Orbach, Calcalist | 11:42 | 06.25.25
הדירה של דקלה וטורי לפני ואחרי פגיעת הטיל מאיראן
China's Jewish community offers help with rebuilding after Iran war
Amid Israel’s urgent reconstruction efforts after Iranian missile strikes, a surprising offer of aid emerges from China—led by the Jewish community in Foshan’s construction sector
Hila Tsion | 10:12 | 06.25.25
אילוסטרציה סייבר
Iranian-backed hackers go to work after US strikes
Hacking operations are much cheaper than bullets, planes or nuclear arms, a cybersecurity expert says; Department of Homeland Security issued a public bulletin Sunday warning of increased Iranian cyber threats 
Associated Press | 08:40 | 06.25.25
שברי הכטב"ם האירני שיורט בחבל אילות, הערבה
IDF used electronic warfare to bring down dozens of Iranian drones
IDF cyber and spectrum units intercept dozens of Iranian drones using advanced electronic warfare; With over 1,000 UAVs launched during war, each successful interception adds a crucial shield over Israeli skies and citizens
Elisha Ben Kimon | 00:32 | 06.25.25
אמזון גרמניה
Amazon halts all shipments to Israel due to flight suspensions
The 'Ships to Israel' label has disappeared from many product listings; With flights to Israel suspended, Amazon halts all shipments—paid and free—saying it cannot guarantee delivery dates, which falls short of its customer service standards;  many had hoped to place orders now and receive the packages once deliveries resumed         
Meirav Crystal | 19:02 | 06.24.25
איראנית בעיר קרבלה באיראן
‘Hello and thank you for listening': Iran phones play bizarre robotic messages amid war
Iranians endure near total communications blackout as mysterious robotic messages and state censorship deepen confusion amid Israeli cyber operations and physical strikes
Israel Wullman | 13:47 | 06.24.25
דונלד טראמפ
Turkey sandwiches and stealth: Preparing for B-2 bomber missions
Before flying 40-hour missions in the B-2 stealth bomber, US pilots undergo weeks of prep—from sleep studies to dietary planning; aircraft’s success depends not only on stealth tech, but on the stamina, training, and focus of its two-person crew
Reuters | 12:49 | 06.24.25
ההודעה האיראנית בערבית שפונה לאזרחים הערבים והפלסטינים
Iran tries to recruit Arab Israelis, Palestinians for cyber propaganda war
Tehran expands cyber warfare against Israel by targeting Israeli Arab citizens and Palestinians with propaganda efforts, signaling desperation amid limited recruitment success
Raphael Kahan | 10:13 | 06.23.25
יוסי כראדי
'The enemy doesn’t rest': Cyber chief sounds alarm on Iran’s online offensive
As missiles fall, Israel’s cyber defenses quietly fend off waves of Iranian attacks; Brig. Gen. (res.) Yossi Karadi says digital warfare is intensifying, blending psychological tactics with cyber strikes—and says kinetic warfare may become a thing of the past
Israel Wullman | 20:02 | 06.22.25
עובדי היי-טק
Despite diplomatic tensions, Israeli–UK tech community thrives in London
Inside the Israeli Tech Parliament—a grassroots network quietly building bridges through innovation far away from politics
Moshe David Rubinstein | 21:08 | 06.21.25
Wix CEO Nir Zohar
Wix bets on AI-driven app builder in latest acquisition
After returning from reserve duty, 31-year-old Maor Shlomo created BASE44—a no-code app builder powered by AI; In just six months, it gained over 100,000 users and millions in revenue, leading to an $80 million acquisition by Israeli tech giant Wix
Sophie Shulman, Calcalist | 05:28 | 06.21.25
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
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
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