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Sharon Wrobel

The Times of Israel

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Big hype brings big crowds to big new open-air mall, but will they stick around?

Opening of BIG Fashion Glilot between Tel Aviv and Herzliya creates initial buzz, but with plenty of nearby malls featuring largely the same...

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Israeli banks rake in record profits as their war-battered customers drown in debt

Lack of competition, high interest rates and weak regulations have lenders notching record profits on the backs of households struggling to make...

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Israel ranks second in list of countries targeted by cyberattacks in 2024 — report

Israel ranks second in list of countries targeted by cyberattacks in 2024 — report

Israel was the target of 1,550 cyberattacks, mostly from pro-Palestinian groups, though Ukraine takes top spot with 2,052 attacks, Radware reports

28.02.2025 40

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Israeli banks told to set aside $839m to offer customers lower fees and other benefits

Israeli banks told to set aside $839m to offer customers lower fees and other benefits

Bank of Israel urges banks profiting from high interest rates to provide benefits as households, small businesses, and other war-affected populations...

26.02.2025 10

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Backed by Intel, Israeli quantum control startup pulls in $170 million investment

Backed by Intel, Israeli quantum control startup pulls in $170 million investment

Quantum Machines says more than 50% of quantum companies worldwide rely on its technology to build quantum computers; funds will be used to develop...

26.02.2025 60

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Central bank holds borrowing costs steady, despite subdued growth, jumping inflation

Central bank holds borrowing costs steady, despite subdued growth, jumping inflation

Bank of Israel keeps interest rates steady at 4.5% citing geopolitical uncertainty, shekel volatility, and fiscal changes as risks to reduce inflation...

25.02.2025 20

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Arkia extends Tel Aviv-New York route until at least October, adds new destinations

Arkia extends Tel Aviv-New York route until at least October, adds new destinations

Expecting rise in demand as war abates, Israeli airline plans to fly to 30 destinations, including 11 in Greece

23.02.2025 50

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Israeli scientists fuse ‘brain tissue’ and electronic chips to test autism treatment

Israeli scientists fuse ‘brain tissue’ and electronic chips to test autism treatment

Biotech startup Itay & Beyond uses AI analysis of ‘brain-on-a-chip’ made from stem cells to predict drug efficacy for...

23.02.2025 40

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Israel launches campaign to fine retail chains failing to display prices on products

Israel launches campaign to fine retail chains failing to display prices on products

Economy Minister is stepping up enforcement of law mandating the display of the cost of products in the aisles of supermarkets and retail chains;...

20.02.2025 10

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Competition watchdog indicts three supermarket chains for price fixing

Competition watchdog indicts three supermarket chains for price fixing

Victory, Yochananof, Super Bareket and their CEOs are charged with allegedly forging illegal agreements to coordinate prices and promotions

19.02.2025 10

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Israeli AI cybersecurity startup valued at $1.1 billion after major funding round

Israeli AI cybersecurity startup valued at $1.1 billion after major funding round

Founded by Shalev Hulio, former CEO of spyware firm NSO, and ex-Austria chancellor Sebastian Kurz, Dream Security looks to protect critical national...

18.02.2025 30

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Israeli economy grew 1% as spending on war effort rose, exports and investment fell

Israeli economy grew 1% as spending on war effort rose, exports and investment fell

Growth in 2024 exceeded central bank and Finance Ministry forecasts as government expenditure on war needs soared 13.7% and consumer spending rose...

17.02.2025 8

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Israel and India seek trade pact in 2025 as Trump touts US-India corridor via Israel

Israel and India seek trade pact in 2025 as Trump touts US-India corridor via Israel

Economy Minister Nir Barkat says visit to New Delhi marks ‘breakthrough’ to advance a trade agreement, as Trump pushes vision of connecting India,...

16.02.2025 30

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Remnants of Hezbollah drug ops found in abandoned factories in Syria

Remnants of Hezbollah drug ops found in abandoned factories in Syria

Large bags of captagon pills found in village of Qusair, where residents return after more than a decade of civil war

14.02.2025 40

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Israeli inflation jumps to 3.8% in January as VAT and utility costs rise

Israeli inflation jumps to 3.8% in January as VAT and utility costs rise

Consumer prices also increased last month as government tax hikes came into effect, upping the costs of food and other goods

14.02.2025 40

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Vatican rejects Trump’s Gaza plan, says Palestinians must ‘stay on their land’

Vatican rejects Trump’s Gaza plan, says Palestinians must ‘stay on their land’

Top official says ‘no deportations’ is one of the Holy See’s key policies, a week after pope clashed with US administration over its illegal...

14.02.2025 40

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Israel’s CyberArk inks deal to buy US startup for up to $175 million

Israel’s CyberArk inks deal to buy US startup for up to $175 million

CyberArk says acquisition will add automation tools to its identity security platform to help businesses mitigate unwanted user access and lower the...

14.02.2025 40

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Israel’s Carrar to raise $18m for EV battery production line around Sderot frontline

The Israeli automotive startup plans to double its workforce and create its first plant near Sderot to produce EV battery packs with a cooling system...

13.02.2025 10

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Israel’s Check Point and Wiz partner to merge cyber tech

Israel’s Check Point and Wiz partner to merge cyber tech

The new partnership looks to offer a comprehensive and holistic cloud protection solution against cyber threats and breaches

11.02.2025 10

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US investor Sender Cohen seeks to raise $800m for Israeli science and innovation lab

Founder of new Nevo hub, who managed portfolios for George Soros and Stanley Druckenmiller, says Israel needs a top-tier research lab to reverse...

10.02.2025 10

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Israeli tech donates stock options amid war to aid national recovery

Nonprofit Tmura secures startup stakes for charity, funding Israeli youth and education NGOs through exits; looks to expand model to US investors

09.02.2025 30

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Israel AI visualization startup deployed by NASA plans to list on Nasdaq

Omer-based Odysight installs cameras in an aircraft’s critical fail points and uses artificial intelligence to analyze the image for potential...

07.02.2025 10

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Israeli adtech unicorn AppsFlyer to cut 100 roles as it eyes US public listing

AppsFlyer seeks to streamline products and invest in AI tools; Innoviz, a maker of sensors for self-driving cars, will cut 9% of its workforce to save...

05.02.2025 10

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Former US ambassador: Trump will want Netanyahu to push next stage of hostage deal

In addition to Gaza plan and cooperation on Iran, the prime minister and the US president will discuss economic issues, including AI chip rules,...

04.02.2025 30

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Azerbaijan’s state oil company to buy 10% stake in Israel’s Tamar gas field

Union Energy, controlled by Israeli businessman Aaron Frenkel, signs an agreement for the stake sale in Israel’s second-largest offshore natural...

02.02.2025 30

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Israeli AI startup that scans Amazon vehicles raises $191 million led by Toyota fund

UVeye, developer of an AI-driven scanner that can run full inspections on vehicles, will deploy 850 of its systems at Amazon delivery stations in the...

30.01.2025 10

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After US pledges a Mars landing, Israeli deep space venture hitches wagon to Trump’s star

Creation-Space launches accelerator to invest in young startups tailoring tech solutions toward a sustainable human presence on the Red Planet and...

30.01.2025 20

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UAE conglomerate buys $10m stake in Israeli tech security firm that detects drones

Abu Dhabi defense contractor EDGE to invest a further $12 million to develop and market Thirdeye Systems’ electro-optical recognition products

28.01.2025 20

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Foreign carriers are set to return to Israel. Will sky-high airfares drop?

Travel experts don’t forecast a major change in prices during the Passover holiday or summer season, even as many routes are scheduled to resume in...

28.01.2025 30

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US medical device maker to shut Israel manufacturing plant, cutting 200 jobs

Becton, Dickinson & Co. plans to close its Caesarea Medical Electronics, a producer of infusion pump systems, by June and move operations abroad

27.01.2025 10

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How the ceasefire-hostage deal in Gaza is set to unfold, and why it’s so precarious

Israel still vows it won’t let Hamas control post-war Gaza, but relies on the terror group to release its remaining hostages, as Gazans return...

24.01.2025 30

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Delta to become first US carrier to resume flight services to Tel Aviv on April 1

US carrier will operate 7 weekly flights between Tel Aviv and New York-JFK after pausing services since the end of July amid war; Air India to resume...

24.01.2025 50

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Energean seals $2 billion natural gas sale deal to supply Israel’s Dalia power plants

Oil and gas explorer aims to double production in coming years amid growing electricity demand in Israel; gas flow from Katlan gas field to start in...

23.01.2025 10

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Israeli-founded Zencity buys UK tech for state agencies to listen to residents’ needs

Zencity uses AI and big data to help local governments hear voices of residents to help tackle pressing issues facing communities: housing, public...

23.01.2025 10

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Moody’s: Durable Hamas ceasefire would fend off further Israel credit rating downgrades

Credit rating agency cites ‘domestic political challenges and security concerns’ as obstacles to a permanent ceasefire with the Hamas...

21.01.2025 20

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Bank of Israel calls for 2025 budget passage without changes to gain markets’ trust

Finance Ministry cautions about the need for changes in the budget following the recommendations of the Nagel committee tasked with examining defense...

21.01.2025 20

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One in five Israeli tech firms moved some operations and staff abroad during war

Israel Innovation Authority survey finds that about 50% of startups and tech firms may run out of funds within 6 months, as they grapple with flight...

20.01.2025 10

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Israel to bring forward procurement of AI chips ahead of Biden’s new export rules

Knesset subcommittee discusses new US restrictions on the export of advanced computer chips, calls on government to act on a national AI strategy to...

17.01.2025 10

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Wizz Air resumes Tel Aviv-London flights, Lufthansa group to return Feb. 1

Lufthansa’s five airlines will fly routes to six European travel hubs; EasyJet says it will review its plans in the coming days; Turkish...

16.01.2025 20

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Israeli generative AI startup raises $16 million to automate architectural planning

Tel Aviv-based qbiq says its AI-based software platform can be used by non-architects and architects alike to plan, visualize, and optimize any...

16.01.2025 30

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Arkia teams up with tech initiative to launch flights to New York starting February 8

With US airlines staying away, seats scarce and fares sky-high, the Israeli airline will operate three weekly flights on the Tel Aviv-New York route...

14.01.2025 30

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Japan’s Kaneka buys Israeli medical device startup in $100 millon deal

Endostream Medical, the developer of an implant device for the treatment of brain aneurysms, will operate as Kaneka’s first Israeli R&D hub

09.01.2025 30

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With a possible end to the war in sight, will 2025 bring a startup ‘baby boom’?

Fund managers and tech executives worry about a shortage of local talent and new startups, but expect a revival of Israeli tech firms going public on...

09.01.2025 40

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Experts fear last-minute corporate tax law could have unintended, costly consequences

In a whirlwind action, the Knesset on the last day of 2024 passed a key budget law designed to make changes to the corporate tax regime and collect...

03.01.2025 7

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Aspiring nurse, football star, and single mother among victims of New Orleans attack

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana — An 18-year-old girl dreaming of becoming a nurse, a single mother, a father of two and a former Princeton football star...

03.01.2025 10

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Knesset panel passes flight compensation changes to bring back foreign airlines

Israeli lawmakers have agreed to make legal changes to canceled flight compensation rights for air passengers to help ease the financial costs of...

03.01.2025 10

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Financial blows take effect on January 1, ushering in an expensive 2025 for Israelis

When the clock struck midnight in Israel on Tuesday night, the country ushered in not just 2025 but also a series of tax increases, price hikes and...

01.01.2025 10

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El Al pausing flights to Moscow for a week after passenger jet said downed by Russia

Israel’s flagship carrier El Al said Thursday that it was suspending all of its flights from Tel Aviv to Moscow for the coming week, as Azeri...

27.12.2024 7

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Foreign investments in Israel rebound after decline caused by political instability, war

Two years of internal political instability alongside almost 15 months of war have taken a heavy toll on the flow of foreign investments into...

26.12.2024 30

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Knesset panel passes 2025 tax hikes set to hurt working people in their pockets

In less than a month, a series of tax hikes are slated to go into effect that will erode the income of Israel’s working population, which is...

18.12.2024 6

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