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Sharon Wrobel

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Airlines further extend pauses on Israel flights, in sign they may stay away longer

Most carriers suspending their Tel Aviv route for days, with British Airways halting service until mid-June, after missile from Yemen landed inside...

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On Israel visit, Wiz investor commits to back local entrepreneurs and startups

New York-based venture firm Insight Partners, which opened its Tel Aviv office in 2019, has invested close to $6 billion in the Israeli tech ecosystem...

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Foreign airlines extend suspension of Israel flights over Houthi missile attack

United, Lufthansa, Wizz Air lengthen cancellations after projectile struck inside Ben Gurion Airport; El Al announces price caps on one-way tickets to...

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Numerous foreign airlines suspend flights to Tel Aviv after Houthi missile hits airport

Numerous foreign airlines suspend flights to Tel Aviv after Houthi missile hits airport

Lufthansa group and Wizz Air halt service to Israel until at least May 6; others, including Air France and Delta, cancel Sunday flights

04.05.2025 10

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Israel at 77: Tech economy shows resilience during war, though clouds of change loom

Israel at 77: Tech economy shows resilience during war, though clouds of change loom

While Israel takes pride in its tech ecosystem, fund managers and tech experts worry that the state is not acting to preserve the talent that keeps...

01.05.2025 40

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Meat prices continue to soar as Israelis gear up for Independence Day barbecues

Meat prices continue to soar as Israelis gear up for Independence Day barbecues

People lining up to buy meat to put on the grill are grappling with price rises due to scarce competition, as local reforms fail to bring down costs...

30.04.2025 20

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Virgin nixes Israel route, Turkey’s carriers waive flight slots at Tel Aviv airport

Virgin nixes Israel route, Turkey’s carriers waive flight slots at Tel Aviv airport

Three airlines — Virgin, Turkish Airlines, and Pegasus Airlines — signal they will not resume flight services to Israel amid ongoing Gaza war

29.04.2025 20

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Intel-backed accelerator kicks off first cohort for Ignite startup program in Israel

Intel-backed accelerator kicks off first cohort for Ignite startup program in Israel

Ignite DeepTech, a program to foster and grow young companies, selects 10 startups in areas of cybersecurity, biotech, and road safety to participate...

28.04.2025 10

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Intel’s Israel staff could face another wave of layoffs as global job cuts loom

Intel’s Israel staff could face another wave of layoffs as global job cuts loom

US chipmaker and one of Israel’s largest employers has 9,350 people working at three R&D centers, and a manufacturing plant; reported layoffs...

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Israel rolls out pilot for students to learn with conversational avatar companions

Israel rolls out pilot for students to learn with conversational avatar companions

eSelf partners with the Center for Educational Technology for every student to have access to a private AI tutor that can respond to questions by...

24.04.2025 30

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Israeli startup sues ex-CEO for fraud, and allegedly forging contracts using ChatGPT

22.04.2025 8

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Israir gets in line for TLV-NYC flights, but fares on El Al-ruled route to stay sky-high

The local carrier will offer seats to the US next year; until then, war and fears of fresh cancellations are keeping prices raised despite competition...

22.04.2025 10

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$35 million VC fund launches thanks to reservist’s chance encounter on the Gaza border

Israeli investor David Citron bumped into NY-based venture capitalist Alan Buch while serving in the Israel-Hamas war. Their resulting fund for...

21.04.2025 10

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In case of a nuclear event, Ukraine to use Israeli placenta-based emergency treatment

Amid rising threat from Russia, Pluri partners with Ukrainian blood bank to stockpile remedy for deadly radiation poisoning that uses cells grown from...

20.04.2025 30

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Israeli startup nabs funds to build defense layer against evolving AI cyber threats

Pillar Security raises $9 million in seed funding to triple its workforce and expand its R&D operations to help businesses build secure AI systems

16.04.2025 10

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Hertz taps Israeli tech startup for automated inspection systems at US airports

UVeye, the developer of an AI-powered scanner that can run full vehicle inspections in seconds, will install at least 100 of its ‘MRI’ systems at...

16.04.2025 20

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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...

15.04.2025 10

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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...

14.04.2025 10

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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

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...

10.04.2025 40

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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

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

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...

08.04.2025 30

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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...

07.04.2025 40

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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...

04.04.2025 50

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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...

03.04.2025 40

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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,...

02.04.2025 30

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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

01.04.2025 10

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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...

01.04.2025 20

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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...

01.04.2025 40

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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

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...

30.03.2025 8

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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...

30.03.2025 40

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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

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...

20.03.2025 50

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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...

18.03.2025 30

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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...

11.03.2025 50

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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...

09.03.2025 40

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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...

09.03.2025 50

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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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