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Israeli flag in space as NASA shoots for the moon

Space agency posts photos of mannequins sporting Israeli, German, and U.S. flags onboard test flight for spacecraft’s systems for future crewed mission

Yaron Drukman | 22:58 | 11.28.22

Report domestic violence discreetly through Ynet

The butterfly button allows people to discretely report cases of domestic violence without being traced or the need to identify, including offenders seeking help without judgement or sanction; professionals on hand to assist 24/7

Ynet | 11:47 | 11.28.22

Hackers leak personal data of over 100,000 Israelis

New hacker group BlackMagic lays hands on databases of Israeli companies and civilians and puts them up for sale

Roei Hahn | 21:31 | 11.27.22

Google Doodle celebrates Israeli actress Ronit Elkabetz

'The doodle we are publishing today in Israel and France is a reminder of Ronit’s courage and legacy as an artist who wrote, directed and played the struggle of women for freedom and equality,' Google Israel says

Ynet | 15:28 | 11.27.22

Israeli launches new social media platform with no room for haters

Noam Bardin former Waze CEO, says new Post platform to engage users in new ways once all features are implemented; says racists, antisemites, homophobes and misogynists not welcome; tens of thousands already on waiting list

Yuval Man | 21:11 | 11.21.22

Israel's DeserTech to help African countries adapt to climate change

Project aims to rehabilitate acres of degraded land across Africa based on testing done in Israel's desert, which has similar climate conditions

i24NEWS | 10:09 | 11.13.22

World's top gaming stars coming to Israel for one-of-its-kind tournament

Foreign Ministry says the e-Sports competition will feature representatives from many countries, including those part of the Abraham Accords, and $500,000 will be invested in staging and promoting the championship

Itamar Eichner | 14:45 | 11.08.22

Israel to start self-driving public bus pilot program

Pilot will be done in two stages, with four public transport companies, with the goal of examining the viability of integrating autonomous vehicles into Israel's public transport system

Reuters, i24NEWS | 14:10 | 11.08.22

Israel facing a decline in number of startups

According to Start-Up Nation Policy Institute, only 417 new startups were founded in Israel in 2021, raising concerns country's booming high-tech sector could be slowing down

i24NEWS | 11:07 | 10.27.22

Google University: Tech giant to open high-tech course at Israeli college

Reichman University school, funded mostly by tech-giant, to offer training to non-represented sectors of Israeli society, including Arabs and ultra-Orthodox Jews, as well as the Ethiopian community in Israel

Roy Katz | 11:27 | 10.24.22

Israel develops tool to gauge pilot fatigue in voice

Afeka College of Engineering says preliminary stage of development shows positive results in joint research with IDF air force for pilots exposed to low oxygen pressure, high speed, difficulty in spatial orientation, and situations of cognitive overloads

Oshrit Gan El | 18:55 | 10.23.22

A dish containing a 3D printed plant-based meat product mimicking beef

Israel's Redefine Meat strikes deal to boost 3D-printed meat sales in Europe

Co-founder and Chief Executive Eshchar Ben-Shitrit says the fact that their products are now sold by Giraudi Meats shows they are not compromising veganism; Israeli start-up raised $170 million in financing round this year

Reuters | 12:28 | 10.13.22

IDF makes strides in space tech race with new satellites

Satellites generating pictures of any point in the world within minutes are to be added to the already rich array of advanced technology in IDF's possession; 'Foreign militaries cannot believe our missions are carried out by 19-year-old soldiers,' says official

Yoav Zitun | 19:27 | 10.10.22

Made in Israel: World's first ever electric car 'built for women'

OSR Enterprises, headed by Petah-Tivka-born CEO Orit Shifman, say they are developing economically sustainable technology for managing vehicle systems and 'use feminine abilities to cope with complex problems'

Udi Etzion | 08:52 | 09.30.22

טיסת הבכורה של המטוס חשמלי אליס של חברת EVIATION

Israeli developed electric plane takes off

Brain child of Israeli engineers, Elis said to be able to fly 830 km (515 miles) at speeds of up to 460 kmph (286 miles per hour), sufficient for most local U.S. flights with maintenance costs expected to be lower than existing aircraft

Udi Ezion | 15:06 | 09.28.22

The eye is the screen: Israeli startup develops smart glasses to replace smartphones

Modi’in-based EyeJets says its EyeVis will replace smartphones soon; unlike Google Glass, the Israeli innovative new startup product projects images directly onto the retina of the eye

The Media Line | 09:19 | 09.23.22

Meta discriminated against Palestinians in May 2021 war, report finds

After backlash on over- and under-enforcement of Arabic content, consultants asked to conduct thorough examination of Meta's 'human rights impact on the rights of Palestinian users'

Oshrit Gan-El, Hadas Bar-Ad | 14:56 | 09.22.22

A woman checks the website of Israel-made Pegasus spyware at an office in the Cypriot capital Nicosia on July 21, 2021

European spyware investigators criticize Israel, Poland over Pegasus

EU lawmakers claim technology sold to some member states is used against political opponents and condemn Polish leaders for refusing to cooperate in fact-finding mission to determine abuses by Pegasus tool

Associated Press | 19:39 | 09.21.22

Israel offers Albania assistance to counter Iran cyberattacks

Meeting Tirana's top diplomat, Deputy FM Roll expresses Israel's appreciation for severing diplomatic ties with Tehran after cyberattack on government digital services and websites

i24NEWS | 17:34 | 09.13.22

Jewish Google employee who opposed deal with Israel claims was forced to quit

Ariel Koren says her opposition to Project Nimbus, which is supposed to provide cloud and artificial intelligence services to Israeli government offices, led to tech giant forcibly relocating her job from U.S. to Brazil

Oshrit Gan-El | 15:07 | 08.31.22

Israel picks first experiment for next moonshot

After failed 2019 mission, Beresheet2 set to be launched to the moon in 2025 with assortment of different medicines on board to test efficacy and durability of different drugs on long missions in deep space

Ynet | 15:33 | 08.25.22

The Artemis rocket with the Orion spacecraft aboard moves up the ramp at Launch Pad 39B at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, US, August 17, 2022

Israeli technology to be used in NASA's first Moon mission in 50 years

‘The fact that the Israeli flag will wave on top of Zohar’s suit in space fills us with pride,’ says Israel Space Agency, whose mannequins named Zohar and Helga will be onboard the Orion spacecraft for Artemis mission

i24NEWS, Ynet | 14:43 | 08.23.22

What does Meta's new chatbot think about Israel and the Jews?

Social media giant's latest effort BlenderBot 3 feeds off user feedback and texts available online to improve, with its algorithm programmed to avoid touchy topics and filter out unsavory comments

Yuval Mann | 23:30 | 08.08.22

How Israeli software helps Ukrainian authorities save lives amid war

Founder and CEO of Carbyne says using real-time location, video, photos, and texts from civilian smart devices, emergency services can respond efficiently to incidents, making software crucial for Ukrainian rescue teams

Oshrit Gan-El | 09:41 | 08.05.22

Hackers target Israeli Facebook pages using content filter breach

Israel Internet Association says attackers manipulate platform's content filter mechanism to take over business pages, flood them with harmful content and triggering suspensions

Roei Hahn | 21:01 | 08.01.22

Oren Zilberman, CEO of Israeli start-up company "Vanilla Vida", holds vanilla beans at their production hall in the central Israeli city of Or Yehuda

Israeli company develops scientifically crafted vanilla

Tel Aviv-based Vanilla Vida uses computer-guided curing process and other high-tech cultivation methods to match each batch of vanilla to a specific taste, which compared to other vanilla products, described as 'day and night'

AFP, Ynet | 11:29 | 07.25.22

Israeli Arab app revolutionizes food deliveries in rural communities

Haat seeks to cater to communities with less established infrastructure, unlike its competitors that focus on metropolitan areas, and eyes expanding to more markets in Israel and abroad

Merav Crystal | 17:59 | 07.18.22

Thai democracy activists targeted by Pegasus spyware

Canadian cybersecurity watchdog Citizen Lab reports some 30 activists were targeted by NSO malware from October 2020 to November 2021, coinciding with a period of widespread anti-regime protests

AFP | 13:38 | 07.18.22

Health Ministry website down after Iranian cyberattack

Pro-Iranian hacker group Al-Tahira claims responsibility for latest attack after series of similar incidents last week; 'Now our focus is on you,' group says on Telegram

Adir Yanko, Itamar Eichner | 22:53 | 07.17.22

The first full-color image from NASA's James Webb Space Telescope

NASA space telescope's 1st cosmic view goes deep

Image shows what astronomers say is the early universe dating back 13 billion years calling it 'absolutely spectacular, absolutely amazing' as James Webb able to see backwards in time to just after the Big Bang

Associated Press | 08:08 | 07.12.22

WhatsApp founder spotted in Tel Aviv

Known for staying under the radar, billionaire cofounder of popular App, Jan Koum seen shopping in trendy quarter surrounded by security guards; despite Apps popularity, founder avoids media attention

Bar Zaga | 19:58 | 06.21.22

Iranian hackers successfully breach senior Israeli officials' emails, cybersecurity firm says

Checkpoint reveals hackers retrieve documents and information from Israelis to be used to lure others into dedicated servers to expand access to high level officials

Roy Han | 14:22 | 06.14.22

Israel presents new robotic combat vehicle raising questions about AI security

Medium-sized autonomous vehicle expected to minimize loss of human life in case of conflict, but tech blogger warns fully automated tanks could be susceptible to hacking by hostile actors

i24NEWS | 18:01 | 06.13.22

New Israeli technology set to boost wheat yields

Amid worldwide wheat shortages brought upon by Ukraine war, biotech company Lavie Bio say they've found a way to utilize biological expertise, advanced big data and artificial intelligence tools to improve plant health

Yaron Druckman | 11:02 | 06.13.22

Israel unveils sixth-generation Spike precision missile

Manufacturer says advancements include ability to fire up to four missiles at once, increased ranges, and capability to transfer missile control between battlefield platforms mid-flight

Yoav Zitun | 20:44 | 06.09.22

Meta appoints Israeli executive as cyber security chief

Guy Rosen, who has been in the company since 2013, becomes first person to fill that role at the company, commonly known as Facebook; 'I'm honored to take on this new role and excited for the work ahead,' says Rosen

Reuters, Ynet | 18:59 | 06.07.22

Amid shakeup, what does the future hold for Israeli hi-tech sector?

Almost a quarter-century after its first major exit, Israel's sprawling tech sector has scaled to unimaginable heights, now threatened by a global financial crisis; but is it too early to eulogize Israeli startups?

‏‎Iris Lifshitz Klieger‎‏ | 22:00 | 06.06.22

Phone app allows Gaza women to report domestic abuse anonymously

Masahatuna allows women to register and report domestic abuse without giving their names or leaving a trace of their contacts as 41% of Gaza women face spousal abuse, which only worsened by coronavirus lockdowns

Reuters | 14:45 | 06.02.22

Bennett says laser missile shield to cost just $2 per interception

The Iron Beam system, set to enter service by early 2023, is a 'game-changer' PM says; adds that laser-based air defense system, at $2 per interception, will strike at potential enemies - Lebanon, Palestinians, and Iran - while also 'bankrupting' them

Reuters | 13:27 | 06.01.22

Traffic jams just a maths problem, says Israeli AI firm

ITC combines high-tech and artificial intelligence in hopes to make transport more efficient and innovatively solve Israel's traffic congestion problem, raking one of the worst among developed economies; The Israeli firm proved 'mathematically that many traffic jams can be prevented', says cofounder

AFP | 10:19 | 05.29.22

The robotic teacher that Dr. Chen Giladi is developing

Do androids dream of electric schools? Israel experiments with robot teachers

The project is carried out by the Education Ministry and combines robotics, AI technology; in first, Israel to host OECD’s Education Innovation Conference with teachers from some 31 countries

The Media Line | 21:35 | 05.26.22

שר החוץ יאיר לפיד נפגש ברבאט עם שר החוץ של מרוקו, נאסר בוריטה

Israel to sign first-ever technological collaboration with Morocco

Minister of science, technology and space to travel to Rabat to sign the agreement with Moroccan counterpart; says Israeli high tech, innovation a strategic asset for international relations

Itamar Eichner, Gad Lior | 19:31 | 05.24.22

A screenshot of a video NFT work titled “Netflix” by artist #TAG (Ruben Karapetyan), which will be at the May 30 auction

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

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 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

Co-founder and CEO of the Israeli company "Mine", Gal Ringel, at his Tel Aviv office

'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

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

איתן סטיבה מתארח מהחלל באירוע "זיכרון בסלון" לקראת יום השואה

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

Dan Cohen and his family at a bat mitzvah in Tel Aviv

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

לראשונה ב עולם ניסויי יירוט לייזר רקטות מל"טים טילי נ"ט תיעוד צה"ל

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

איתן סטיבה על הגשר המוביל לחללית. ברקע חללית הדרגון

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

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

Tech & Science

Israeli flag in space as NASA shoots for the moon

Yaron Drukman

Report domestic violence discreetly through Ynet

Ynet

Hackers leak personal data of over 100,000 Israelis

Roei Hahn

Google Doodle celebrates Israeli actress Ronit Elkabetz

Ynet

Israeli launches new social media platform with no room for haters

Yuval Man

Israel's DeserTech to help African countries adapt to climate change

i24NEWS

World's top gaming stars coming to Israel for one-of-its-kind tournament

Itamar Eichner

Israel to start self-driving public bus pilot program

Reuters, i24NEWS

Israel facing a decline in number of startups

i24NEWS

Google University: Tech giant to open high-tech course at Israeli college

Roy Katz

Israel develops tool to gauge pilot fatigue in voice

Oshrit Gan El

Israel's Redefine Meat strikes deal to boost 3D-printed meat sales in Europe

Reuters

IDF makes strides in space tech race with new satellites

Yoav Zitun

Made in Israel: World's first ever electric car 'built for women'

Udi Etzion

Israeli developed electric plane takes off

Udi Ezion

The eye is the screen: Israeli startup develops smart glasses to replace smartphones

The Media Line

Meta discriminated against Palestinians in May 2021 war, report finds

Oshrit Gan-El, Hadas Bar-Ad

European spyware investigators criticize Israel, Poland over Pegasus

Associated Press

Israel offers Albania assistance to counter Iran cyberattacks

i24NEWS

Jewish Google employee who opposed deal with Israel claims was forced to quit

Oshrit Gan-El

Israel picks first experiment for next moonshot

Ynet

Israeli technology to be used in NASA's first Moon mission in 50 years

i24NEWS, Ynet

What does Meta's new chatbot think about Israel and the Jews?

Yuval Mann

How Israeli software helps Ukrainian authorities save lives amid war

Oshrit Gan-El

Hackers target Israeli Facebook pages using content filter breach

Roei Hahn

Israeli company develops scientifically crafted vanilla

AFP, Ynet

Israeli Arab app revolutionizes food deliveries in rural communities

Merav Crystal

Thai democracy activists targeted by Pegasus spyware

AFP

Health Ministry website down after Iranian cyberattack

Adir Yanko, Itamar Eichner

NASA space telescope's 1st cosmic view goes deep

Associated Press

WhatsApp founder spotted in Tel Aviv

Bar Zaga

Iranian hackers successfully breach senior Israeli officials' emails, cybersecurity firm says

Roy Han

Israel presents new robotic combat vehicle raising questions about AI security

i24NEWS

New Israeli technology set to boost wheat yields

Yaron Druckman

Israel unveils sixth-generation Spike precision missile

Yoav Zitun

Meta appoints Israeli executive as cyber security chief

Reuters, Ynet

Amid shakeup, what does the future hold for Israeli hi-tech sector?

‏‎Iris Lifshitz Klieger‎‏

Phone app allows Gaza women to report domestic abuse anonymously

Reuters

Bennett says laser missile shield to cost just $2 per interception

Reuters

Traffic jams just a maths problem, says Israeli AI firm

AFP

Do androids dream of electric schools? Israel experiments with robot teachers

The Media Line

Israel to sign first-ever technological collaboration with Morocco

Itamar Eichner, Gad Lior

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

The Media Line, Ynet

Israel set to enter Metaverse with multi-million investment

Yuval Mann

Israeli pop star Omer Adam splashes big on trendy NFT

Yuval Mann

Israel to launch local web domain using Hebrew

Roei Hann

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

Reuters

Israeli technology helps bring water to rural Africa

Ynet

Israeli engineer develops electric dune buggy for youth

Nir Ben Zaken

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

AFP

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

Yaron Druckman, Reuters

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

Yaron Druckman

UAE allegedly infected UK PM Office with Pegasus, watchdog says

i24NEWS, Ynet

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

JTA/Emma Goss

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

i24NEWS

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

Yoav Zitun, Agencies

Eytan Stibbe bids happy Passover from space

Attila Somfalvi

Israeli start-up introduces digital dogs

Yuval Mann

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

Reuters

Senior EU officials targeted with Israeli spyware

Reuters