Israel Innovation

WATCH: Israeli firm readies rapid response corona testing kits for world

Israeli company BATM is ramping up production of its coronavirus diagnostic kit that returns results from a cheek swab in 50 minutes, as opposed to the average one-to-seven days. The company will ship its product throughout the world.

March 24, 2020

Political battle heats up: Gantz denies reports of unity deal, Edelstein fires back

Knesset Speaker Edelstein, opposition leader Gantz exchange insults as ruling Likud and opposition Blue and White parties jockey for power.

March 19, 2020

WATCH: Israeli researchers discover organism that doesn’t breathe oxygen

Until now, breathing oxygen has been considered something done by every human being and animal on earth.

March 1, 2020

WATCH: Revolutionary Israeli technology produces water from air

A team of Israeli researchers is revealing an innovative way to address the global water-scarcity crisis.

February 26, 2020

Watergen’s GEN-M water-from-air generator is placed in a Gaza neighborhood.

Israeli technology creates drinking water from air for Gaza neighborhood

Watergen’s water-from-air machine steps in to ease the situation of Gaza’s rapidly depleting water supply.

February 21, 2020

Hamas hacking PA in campaign of cyber espionage

The hackers are said to use 'specially crafted lure content to trick their targets into opening malicious files that infect the victim’s machine.'

February 13, 2020

Space medicine: Israel, Italy to launch joint mission conducting zero gravity experiments

The experiment is not only a 'wonderful example' of the close relations between Israel and Italy but also carries extraordinary potential on the business level.

February 3, 2020

WATCH: ‘The biggest cyber exit in Israel’s history’

Insight Partners, a U.S. private equity and venture capital fund, said it was buying Armis for $1.1 billion, marking 'the biggest cyber exit in Israel's history,' says company CEO Gili Raanan.

January 27, 2020

A woman sips from her glass of wine in the Psagot winery, north of Jerusalem.

Israelis plan to produce world’s first ‘super wine’

What if the health benefits of a daily glass of red wine could be supersized? Israeli agricultural researchers are working on it.

January 19, 2020

Thai military forces team up with IDF for joint cyber drill

Many countries are flocking to Israel, considered to have the most cyber-advanced military in the world, to receive training and guidance in cyber warfare, according to Israel Hayom.

January 16, 2020

Doctor conducting a blood sugar test in a clinic for diabetes.

This Jerusalem pill can fix the root cause of diabetes

Concenter Biopharma of Jerusalem is developing a drug to treat and even prevent type 2 diabetes by restoring the body’s insulin sensitivity.

January 13, 2020

‘Top Nine’ Israeli Instagram app hits #1 in US

'Top Nine' got its start in the U.S., but Natanzon later moved to Israel. 'The Israeli startup ecosystem helped us a lot,' he says.

January 8, 2020

Naama Issachar secretly moved to new prison, denied warm clothes

A young Israeli-American woman jailed in Russia has been secretly moved to a new prison, Israeli media outlets reported on Tuesday. By Benjamin Kerstein, The Algemeiner Naama Issachar, 26, was originally ...

December 31, 2019

Israel’s ‘light blade’ laser may finally answer Gaza’s burning kites and fire balloons

The 'light blade' system is world’s first with the ability to knock down kites and balloons, the Israeli police say.

December 26, 2019

4x4 vehicles with Remote Control Weapon Stations

Israel, Montenegro sign ‘historic’ defense contract

'This award further expands our NATO customer base,' said Yehuda (Udi) Vered of Israel-based Elbit Systems.

December 16, 2019

Fruitful and multiplied: Israeli vultures defy extinction

The incubating process takes place as part of a special project called 'Spreading Wings.'

December 10, 2019

Israeli medical breakthroughs successfully target Alzheimer’s, liver cancer

Israeli researchers have found innovative ways to deliver targeted medication to the brain and liver.

December 5, 2019

Exhibits at an Israeli conference on UVID - Unmanned Vehicles for Israel Defense - an Israeli defense initiative.

Israeli military tech boosted by civilian sector, says Israeli colonel

'The great thing is that it is like Lego: you can take a good drone and a sensor and create a new ability we did not have,' says Colonel Y.

December 2, 2019

Nine percent of world’s best inventions this year are made in Israel

The Start Up Nation wins big as nine blue-and-white creations make TIME’s Top 100 for 2019.

November 26, 2019

SpaceIL reveals new moon mission set for 2022, with Mars attempt in works

SpaceIL is working on ideas to get to Mars as well, says cofounder Kfir Damari.

November 25, 2019

Report: Iranians use Israeli-made app during protests

The app was invented by Israeli company Waze Mobile in 2008 and sold to Google for nearly $1 billion in 2013.

November 19, 2019

Israel’s Rafael inks €220 million arms deal with Germany

The first delivery will consist of 1,500 Spike missiles and hundreds of launchers.

November 19, 2019

Israeli study: Human brains are convinced we live forever, death is for others

At 17, Yair Dor-Ziderman encountered death, and it was not what he expected.

November 19, 2019

Microsoft to investigate Israeli facial recognition firm for monitoring Palestinians

Microsoft hired Holder to look into use of technology by a startup it invested in.

November 17, 2019

Israeli radiation vest blasts off to Space Station for testing

The vest will be worn by astronauts for over six months to evaluate its ability to protect vital organs and tissues with an eye to future manned space flights.

November 3, 2019

Israeli advance treats ‘aging eyes’ with drops, not glasses

CUntil now, presbyopia, the normal loss of near focusing ability that occurs with age, can only be corrected with eyeglasses, contact lenses or surgery.

October 15, 2019

‘Unprecedented achievement’ for Israel joining European Social Survey

The survey measures the attitudes, beliefs, and behavior patterns of diverse populations in more than 30 nations.

October 15, 2019

Israeli high-tech defense company lands Southeast Asian military contract

A report finds that Israel was the eighth largest arms exporter in the world in 2018.

October 6, 2019

Israeli researchers discover new way to stop spread of bone cancer

'Our findings provide the basis for a personalized approach to the treatment of Ewing sarcoma,' said Dr. Srivastava.

October 2, 2019

Israeli startup totally reinventing how cars are built

REE’s innovative modular platform houses all of a car’s major components – brakes, thermal systems, motor and drivetrain – next to the wheels.

September 9, 2019

Israeli high-tech jobs surpass 300,000 – 8.7% of workforce

The percentage of employees in Israel’s hi-tech industry rose to 8.7 percent by end of 2018, bringing number of hi-tech positions to over 307,000 by mid-2019.

August 28, 2019

New Israeli satellite to find cosmic blasts, black holes

Weizmann Institute of Science and the Israel Space Agency of the Ministry of Science and Technology are heading this international project.

August 27, 2019

Forget chores, there’s a made-in-Israel robot for that

From folding your laundry to cleaning toilets, these five robots will do your dirty work for you.

August 26, 2019

WATCH: Israeli drone startup to deliver food in US

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration recently approved Israeli tech company Flytrex to begin food delivery services in North Carolina.

August 15, 2019

Ethiopian-Israeli delegation looks to conquer tech event in Addis Ababa

The delegation is composed of members of an Israeli non-governmental organization working to help integrate Ethiopian-Israelis.

August 13, 2019

Israel’s defense ministry gets into startup business with innovation accelerator

The new accelerator will mentor 10 startups that are working on projects suitable to both civilian and security markets.

August 13, 2019

Nano-vaccine internalizes into immune cells, activating the immune system to attack cancer.

Breakthrough: Tel Aviv University researchers develop melanoma vaccine

'We have shown that it is possible to produce an effective nano-vaccine against melanoma,' says Prof. Ronit Satchi-Fainaro.

August 6, 2019

WATCH: How the Bible was digitized into nanochips to be worn as jewelry

An Israeli company is using nanotechnology to insert the entire bible into a chip, which is then used as jewelry. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hwVhH9frtDg...

August 6, 2019

As far as Israel’s concerned, there’s nothing a drone can’t do

From apple-picking to security details: Six Israeli companies are developing specialized drones.

July 31, 2019

New Israeli satellite scheduled to blast off next week

Spacecom's new satellite will provide television broadcasting and Internet services mainly to the African continent. By World Israel News Staff Israeli communications satellite operator Spacecom has rece...

July 28, 2019

WATCH: Arrow 3 ballistic missile interceptor tests ‘beyond expectations,’ Netanyahu says

PM and DM Benjamin Netanyahu said of the recent Arrow 3 test in the U.S. that it proved 'beyond expectations. The execution was perfect.'

July 28, 2019

WATCH: Revolutionary Israeli treatment for migraines gets European approval

Neurolief, an Israeli startup, has recently received European approval for its non-invasive, adjustable electronic headset, which uses nerve stimulation to control pain.

July 28, 2019

WATCH: Israel’s laser-targeted mosquito locator will keep you bite-free

The days of unexpected mosquito attacks are over. Bzigo is the first-ever device that actively detects and locates a mosquito, allowing you to easily eliminate it.

July 25, 2019

Israeli startup paves way to Alzheimer’s cure, one algorithm at a time

Israeli scientist Shahar Barbash is making waves in the pharmaceutical world with a new approach that has chemistry Nobel laureate Michael Levitt on board.

July 22, 2019

UN may be biased, but it has a weakness for Israeli products

For the UN to choose Israeli innovation 'is a demonstrable vote of confidence in our capabilities and an economic lever for the local industry,' said Danon.

July 21, 2019

Waze navigation app gets in touch with its feminine side

One of two new features for the Tel Aviv-founded app is a female pronouns option to navigation voice 'Sivan.'

July 17, 2019

Israeli candy maker wants to add marijuana components to its chocolates

Hemp oil is being increasingly lauded for a variety of health benefits, and Carmit is looking to tap international interest.

July 17, 2019

Google pays $200 million for Israeli startup

The acquisition, subject to customary closing conditions, is expected to be completed this year.

July 10, 2019

Israeli scientist creates ‘nanoghosts’ to combat cancer

Using nanoghosts to fight cancer is considered one of Israel’s most impactful discoveries.

July 10, 2019

WATCH: Israeli startup creates robot lifeguard

After a close call with a three-year-old, an Israeli startup is aiming to make swimming safer with a robotic lifeguard.

July 8, 2019

ZenCity CEO Eyal Feder-Levy and CTO Ido Ivry

Israeli startup gives people what they really want

Tel Aviv-based ZenCity helps cities learn what the people really want despite those vociferous few dominating the social discourse on digital media.

July 8, 2019

Israeli gene manipulation puts cow flatulence behind us

'Our findings will have a positive impact on two major challenges facing the international community: climate change and food security.'

July 4, 2019

The border between the U.S. and Mexico. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Israeli company wins bid to help secure US border

Elbit Systems has been awarded a $26 million contract to install a multi-sensor system to monitor the U.S.-Mexico border.

June 27, 2019

Israel shows off hi-tech solutions at Agritech conference

Hundreds of company and state representatives from around the world came to hear about revolutionary Israeli products for the food industry.

June 26, 2019

Israeli drone innovations on display at Paris Air Show

Israeli drones have revolutionized security and modern day battlefields.

June 23, 2019

Google, Facebook, Amazon grabbing Israeli high-tech workers, offering to double salaries

In Forbes interview, Venture capitalist Mark Tluszcz said Silicon Valley giants’ habit of poaching local startup employees has become a problem.

June 15, 2019

Rafael Advanced Defense Systems-made SPICE bomb

India adds SPICE with new Israeli smart bomb

The system is used by the Israel Air Force, where it is nicknamed 'steel hailstones.'

June 12, 2019

Israeli startup unveils design for flying electric car

Called Asaka, Japanese for flying bird, NFT’s vehicle will be equipped with 14 propellers and collapsable wings extracted before takeoff.

June 10, 2019

WATCH: IDF arming itself with rifles to counter weaponized drones

Countering weaponized drones has taken on a new immediacy after footage was revealed of a Hamas drone dropping a bomb on an IDF tank near the Gaza border.

June 6, 2019

New Israeli combat-ready drone to be unveiled at Paris Air Show

'Designed for tactical missions on the battlefield, the T-Heron is expected to be used extensively by ground troops and coastal guards.'

June 5, 2019

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