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
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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
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
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
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
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.
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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
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
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
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
Ford to open an innovation center in Israel
Bill Ford, executive chairman of Ford Motor Company, is set to launch the new center during his planned visit to Israel in June.
May 29, 2019
Israel wraps up second-highest defense export year in past decade
The IDF’s close ties with defense industries make Israel into a cutting-edge laboratory for defense development.
May 21, 2019
WATCH: Israeli startup finds solution for urban trees
Israeli startup Frizweed has discovered a way to let trees grow safely on sidewalks with 'Treetube.'
May 21, 2019
Israel invents first flying-driving-crawling robot
Robot drone from Ben-Gurion U could be used for search and rescue, agriculture, maintenance, cleaning, filming, entertainment and security.
May 20, 2019
BREAKTHROUGH: Israelis take giant leap toward creating human embryos
An Israeli team recently discovered how to turn skin cells into stem cells, 'paving the way to create whole embryos.'
May 2, 2019
Israel’s Delek group closing in on $2 billion deal for Chevron’s North Sea oilfields
The acquisition would mark another step for Israeli company Delek towards its expected public listing.
April 29, 2019
WATCH: Israeli nano-satellites unlock future of space exploration
Researchers in Israel are building satellites smaller than shoe boxes that can transmit high-res photos and videos back to earth.
April 29, 2019
Poland looking to buy gas from Israel, end reliance on Russia
'We are looking at all those places to the south of Poland... So yes, we are interested in Israel,' the CEO of Polish company PGNiG told Reuters.
April 28, 2019