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Israel tops list of countries with highest self-reported AI skills

Index of profiles by professional networking site LinkedIn also finds Israel ranks first in metric of female concentration in AI versus a global...

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Google and Nvidia said to back OpenAI co-founder Sutskever’s safety startup

Google and Nvidia said to back OpenAI co-founder Sutskever’s safety startup

Safe Superintelligence, co-founded by Israel-raised Sutskever, raises $2b to hire top engineers in Tel Aviv and Palo Alto, and develop safe AI systems...

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Demand for state-backed insurance soars as Israeli exporters fear Trump trade jitters

Demand for state-backed insurance soars as Israeli exporters fear Trump trade jitters

State-owned Ashra trade agency says it granted exporters insurance for transactions worth NIS 4 billion in first quarter, versus NIS 1 billion...

10.04.2025 10

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Israeli-founded firms flock to Florida to expand footprint, and boost economy – study

Israeli-founded firms flock to Florida to expand footprint, and boost economy – study

The Sunshine State is home to 429 Israeli-founded companies, and two unicorns that employ 8,190 local workers, according to a new US-Israel Business...

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Hapoalim and Discount each fined NIS 40 million by competition watchdog

Hapoalim and Discount each fined NIS 40 million by competition watchdog

Israel Competition Authority alleges that the commercial banks’ minority stakes in fintech startup Neema would restrict fair conduct and hinder...

09.04.2025 20

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Tel Aviv drops in global ranking of top 50 wealthiest cities as millionaires decamp

Tel Aviv drops in global ranking of top 50 wealthiest cities as millionaires decamp

Some 1,700 millionaires depart Tel Aviv and Herzliya amid the war with Hamas and concern over renewed judicial overhaul

08.04.2025 8

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Bank of Israel cuts growth prospects, holds rates, warning about Trump tariff effect

Bank of Israel cuts growth prospects, holds rates, warning about Trump tariff effect

Central Bank head Amir Yaron says 17% US tariff on Israeli goods will reduce exports and moderate growth; bank also sees slower growth as Gaza war...

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War spurs brain drain, outflow of Israeli high-tech employees, report finds

War spurs brain drain, outflow of Israeli high-tech employees, report finds

Israel Innovation Authority’s snapshot of employment trends shows 8,300 high-tech workers left Israel from Oct. 2023 to July 2024, with intent to...

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After Israel fails to win reprieve from Trump’s tariffs, will its economy be hit?

After Israel fails to win reprieve from Trump’s tariffs, will its economy be hit?

New US policy set to threaten competitiveness of Israeli exports of machinery and medical equipment, experts say, while potential damage to tech...

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41 Israelis make Forbes billionaires club, with Wiz founders doubling their fortunes

41 Israelis make Forbes billionaires club, with Wiz founders doubling their fortunes

Miriam Adelson is richest Israeli on annual list; Musk regains top spot with a net worth of $342 billion; Springsteen, Schwarzenegger, Seinfeld new on...

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OECD sees Israel economy grow above global average in 2025, warns of high cost of living

OECD sees Israel economy grow above global average in 2025, warns of high cost of living

Israel needs to address infrastructure gaps, improve educational outcomes and labor‑market participation among ultra‑Orthodox and Arabs,...

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Amsterdam stabbing suspect acted with ‘terrorist intent,’ Dutch authorities say

Amsterdam stabbing suspect acted with ‘terrorist intent,’ Dutch authorities say

30-year-old Ukrainian accused of attempted murder for allegedly stabbing five people at random with multiple knives in a busy square last week

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Israel nixes US import tariffs, a day before Trump set to levy duties on trade allies

Israel nixes US import tariffs, a day before Trump set to levy duties on trade allies

Smotrich signs directive to immediately scrap remaining tariffs on US goods, mainly in agriculture, with US president about hit trade partners with...

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Fitch affirms Israel’s A credit rating, but warns renewed Gaza war may go on for months

Fitch affirms Israel’s A credit rating, but warns renewed Gaza war may go on for months

Agency also keeps credit outlook negative, meaning further drop is possible, citing ‘uncertain prospects’ for the fighting and fractious domestic...

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Judicial jitters and war angst prompt Israelis to shift funds overseas

Judicial jitters and war angst prompt Israelis to shift funds overseas

Israel fintech firm GMT reports 50% surge in the number of Israelis wanting to move money out of the country and into foreign banks for investments...

31.03.2025 20

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Financial relief or bluff? Banks outline benefits to ease burden for war-harmed clients

Financial relief or bluff? Banks outline benefits to ease burden for war-harmed clients

Bank Hapoalim offers one-off grants of between NIS 250 to NIS 1,000 to loan and mortgage holders; Discount says its package provides up to NIS 375...

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Israel’s Heven Drones says its hydrogen-fueled flying robots are a military game-changer

Israel’s Heven Drones says its hydrogen-fueled flying robots are a military game-changer

Partnering with a US manufacturer to eliminate reliance on Chinese exports, the Israeli startup says its models set new standards for heavy lifting...

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Central bank chief urges government to rethink spending priorities to reduce war debt

Central bank chief urges government to rethink spending priorities to reduce war debt

Bank of Israel Governor warns about canceling tax hikes imposed on the public though state revenues have grown; reminds lawmakers that independent...

27.03.2025 20

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Cyber officials say Iranian, Hezbollah attacks against Israel tripled since Oct. 7

Cyber officials say Iranian, Hezbollah attacks against Israel tripled since Oct. 7

Expert expresses need for global cybersecurity to go beyond information-sharing to collaboration; UK trade commissioner sees opportunities for...

26.03.2025 20

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Tel Aviv shares dive as investor concern over a looming constitutional crisis rises

Shekel weakens amid attempts to oust top gatekeepers; a weaker local currency makes imported goods, including food, more expensive for Israeli...

23.03.2025 20

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Israeli shares drop as renewed Hamas, Houthi attacks fuel fears of prolonged fighting

Major indices slide as investors weigh threat of return to intense fighting and the effect of a prolonged war on the country’s finances and...

21.03.2025 20

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From Waze to Wiz: How Google learned to love Israeli tech

The biggest buyout in the country’s history will make the unpretentious Wiz founders multibillionaires, while an estimated $4 billion in taxes...

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In biggest exit in Israeli history, Google buying cyber unicorn Wiz for $32 billion

With the acquisition of Wiz, Google’s parent company wants to strengthen its cyber offerings to better compete in the cloud computing race...

18.03.2025 20

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Google said in renewed talks to buy Israeli-founded cyber unicorn Wiz for some $30b

WSJ report says parent company Alphabet is in ‘advanced talks’ with Wiz, after the cybersecurity firm last summer turned down its $23 billion...

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Backed by CIA, defense startup emerges with tech platform for modern battlefield

In response to October 7, Kela raises $39 million to develop a platform for the integration of commercial technologies, such as AI models or sensors,...

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End to flight delays? Israeli startup’s AI system to help carriers depart on time

IntellAct’s software uses airport operators and airlines’ existing security and observation cameras to detect service bottlenecks, with aim of...

14.03.2025 30

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Israeli startup comes out of stealth with $30 million for self-serve cyber platform

Sola Security, founded by cybersecurity veterans, has built a platform to simplify and cut the costs for enterprises to secure their networks and...

11.03.2025 30

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Israel’s Matrix to snap up Magic Software in $2.1 billion IT services merger deal

Herzliya-based information technology company says the combined firm will employ over 15,000 people and provide IT services to 6,000 businesses around...

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Israel and Azerbaijan’s state oil firm set to seal plan for offshore gas exploration

Azerbaijan’s SOCAR along with Israel’s NewMed Energy and British oil and gas company BP win natural gas exploration licenses for blocks in...

10.03.2025 10

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Israir set to become third Israeli carrier serving New York route, with lower airfare

Israeli carrier seeks approval from US authorities to operate long-haul service after rival Arkia in February launched its first US flight challenging...

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As war brings spikes in airfare and antisemitism, cruise ships see a new wave of Israelis

With traditional vacation plans more expensive and unpredictable than ever, people desperate for a break take to the high seas in what may be an...

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Only one-tenth of Israeli startups are headed by female CEOs as gender gap persists

Women hold around 17% of senior management positions in private tech firms; overall share of women in Israeli tech workforce stagnates, study by...

06.03.2025 20

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Israeli-founded fraud prevention firm Riskified said to be weighing sale — report

Riskified went public in 2021 at a valuation of $3.3 billion, but has seen its market value drop to about $855 million; it has reportedly received a...

06.03.2025 20

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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...

05.03.2025 10

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

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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

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

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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...

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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

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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

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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...

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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...

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