S&P to affirm Israel rating after Netanyahu guarantees halt to judicial overhaul The prime minister was involved in talks with representatives of the rating agency and promised that the judicial coup would not get passed in its original form. May 10, 2023
‘ChatGPT isn’t even close to being intelligent,’ says Tel Aviv University expert The technology is still 'far from human cognition,' and although it will have useful applications, there are dangers involved, warns Prof. Roni Katzir. April 16, 2023
Startup CEO reveals how she saved her company with last-ditch withdrawal from SVB Maayan Cohen, CEO of Hello Heart, said the company kept tens of millions of dollars in the bank after raising $70 million in a Series D in 2022 and taking its total funding to about $138 million. March 13, 2023
‘LongeviTech’: How Israeli companies are helping people live longer Life expectancy is increasing, but so are risks. CTech profiles some of the leading innovative Israeli startups in LongeviTech. March 13, 2023
Israel ranked #1 in ‘Digital Quality of Life’ worldwide The Jewish state jumped three spots in a year due to its overwhelming score in internet affordability in times of high inflation. September 15, 2022
Number of new Israeli startups plummets in 2022 Just 162 new startups have been established so far this year according to the IVC Data and Insights research institution. September 12, 2022
Israeli startup secures $45 million to treat migraines 'In spite of several decades of new medications, millions of individuals still suffer from frequent debilitating migraine headaches,' said Alon Ironi, CEO of Theranica. August 31, 2022
UAE Royal Family-owned tech company seeks opportunities in Israel, local presence Tech It Forward will be the country manager for the company, which is seeking collaboration, business development, and investment opportunities between the UAE and Israeli startups. August 8, 2022
Israeli-Indian consortium wins tender to run Haifa Port The Indian Adani Group and Israel's Gadot Group will operate Haifa Port in competition with the Chinese-run Haifa Bayport. By Yuval Sade, CTech A group consisting of the Indian Adani Group and Israel’s Ga... July 21, 2022
U-turn: Computer games can teach social skills, says Israeli educator Dr. Vered Pnueli says computer games have formed an Israeli identity, despite the global nature of the industry. July 20, 2022
IBM acquiring Israeli data observability startup Databand Acquisition is IBM's first in Israel since 2013. July 7, 2022
Israel to produce real cows’ milk without cows Rehovot-based Remilk, which develops dairy products without the use of animals, received FDA approval to market products in U.S. July 7, 2022
‘Israeli economy is so strong, worth investing in,’ says Microsoft VP 'Israel is an important creator of technology,' noted Ulrich Homann, a Corporate Vice President in the Cloud and AI business at Microsoft. May 31, 2022
Gal Gadot investing in Safe School startup The Israeli company creates personalized educational plans to combat and reduce bullying and cyberbullying. May 24, 2022
The ultra-Orthodox cyber division protecting Iron Dome Rafael Advanced Defense Systems has a special cyber division in Jerusalem that includes 55 ultra-Orthodox employees, some former yeshiva students. April 25, 2022
How businesses can stay safe from cyberattacks – key steps 'The building blocks of a well-thought-out cyber resilience plan are being able to identify, protect, detect, respond, and recover from cyber threats.' January 25, 2022
Israeli tech’s record-breaking year Total funding by Israeli tech startups reached $27 billion in 2021, with $8.1 billion being raised in a record-breaking fourth quarter January 24, 2022
Mysterious Israeli cybersecurity startup raised $100M under the radar Israeli cybersecurity startup Island has been operating in stealth mode for over a year, raising some $100 million in two funding rounds under the radar. January 20, 2022
Japanese investments in Israeli startups reach record $2.9 billion in 2021 Caught between the U.S.-China trade war, Israeli companies are increasingly focusing on Japan as their Asian business center. January 10, 2022
Israel’s Mobileye announces first autonomous on-demand service in Paris News comes on the back of Intel's announcement to take Mobileye public in a deal that could value the Israeli unit at more than $50 billion. December 21, 2021
Israeli tech reaches record $82.4 billion in 2021, a 520% surge With the addition of over $25 billion raised by startups, the total sum entering Israeli tech in 2021 crossed the $100 billion mark. December 15, 2021
If Tel Aviv is as expensive as San Francisco, which city will be Israel’s Texas? According to the Economist, Israel is now the most expensive city in the world. December 2, 2021
NSO would-be CEO steps down just two weeks after joining embattled company Itzik Benbenist was named as Herzliya-based spyware company's new CEO last month. November 13, 2021
How should the media respond to Iran’s continued cyberattacks – analysis As Iran-linked groups target Israeli institutions, the media is helping humiliate Israel and strike fear into its citizens. October 31, 2021
Israeli startup joins Facebook’s new ‘Metaverse’ Israeli email connectivity app Spike selected as one of first 2D productivity apps to appear in Meta’s new virtual reality platform. October 31, 2021
The ‘Great Resignation’ is rocking Israel’s jobs market 'A lot of people jumped on the Corona train for an employment upgrade.' August 30, 2021
Israeli company providing 4G technology to Africa from space Millions remain unconnected to the internet in Africa, and cannot access crucial services such as telemedicine, remote work, and remote learning. August 15, 2021
‘We experienced a crisis, now we expect a boom,’ says Israeli tech magnate Lool Ventures co-founders believe that good things are ahead for the Israeli tech industry, but warn that 'it is important to keep the success in Israel.' August 14, 2021
Israeli spyware company NSO chairman says ‘ownership will not change,’ ‘important’ work to continue 'Continue to do the important things you do,' the NSO chairman told employees. August 3, 2021
Former Mossad chief calls Israeli tech ’21st-century Zionism at its best’ In his first public speech since becoming head of SoftBank’s investment operations in Israel, Yossi Cohen heaped effusive praise on the local tech ecosystem. August 2, 2021
Israeli Fintech companies raise $2.3 billion in the first half of 2021 2021 is turning out to be a record-breaking year for the Israeli Fintech sector. July 27, 2021
Israeli high-tech workers waiting to cash in on $35 billion Some 200,000 Israeli employees of high-tech companies traded on Wall Street hold options and restricted stock units with a total value of $35 billion. July 19, 2021
Former Trump officials looking to invest in Startup Nation Former U.S. Treasury Secretary and Ambassador to Israel are establishing a Tel Aviv office for their fund Liberty Strategic, which is raising capital from various sources, including companies from the Gulf countries. June 21, 2021
‘Like eating Sushi with Tahina’: Israel and Japan form unlikely business relationship On paper, these countries and cultures couldn’t be more different - that’s what makes them so perfect for each other. May 30, 2021
Which Israeli technologies will soon be going to space? Space Hummus, onboard drones, flexible solar panels, and cameras to photograph 'lightning elves' are just some of the Israeli technologies that will accompany the next Israeli astronaut to space in 2022. May 6, 2021
Israeli tech startups raise a record $5.37 billion in first quarter of 2021 The total sum raised in the quarter increased by 89% compared to the fourth quarter of last year and was double that raised in Q1 of 2020. April 12, 2021
Israel owes its defense industries 1 billion shekels The political turmoil in Israel over the past couple of years has meant that the government hasn't approved a state budget for either 2020 or 2021. March 31, 2021
Hacked details of nearly all Israeli voters exposed online The hackers revealed files with personal data on the 6.5 million voters that included full names, mobile phone numbers, full addresses, voting station registration, gender, and email address. March 23, 2021
‘Israel’s chronic tech labor shortage poses a risk economy,’ warns state comptroller Matanyahu Engelman cautions that if they are unable to find employees locally, tech companies will switch to outsourcing. March 16, 2021
Papaya Global raises $100 million making it Israel’s first woman-led unicorn CEO and co-founder Eynat Guez closed the deal late in her pregnancy, says she is rejecting flood of SPAC merger offers. March 8, 2021
Battle over tech recruits gets explosive: Israeli company asks applicants to dismantle bomb The urgent humanitarian issue is ongoing, but is apparently not related to security or military action. February 17, 2021
Abu Dhabi arms exhibition urges Netanyahu to reverse decision as Israel nixes participation Following the Abraham Accords, Israel's defense sector companies were meant for the first time to openly participate in IDEX, a biennial arms and defense technology sales exhibition. February 16, 2021
Israeli Health Ministry’s ‘fake news’ operation targets social media lies The Ministry of Health is waging war on the pandemic of disinformation about coronavirus vaccines. February 10, 2021
Israeli folding vehicle company aims for Tel Aviv stock exchange IPO The IPO is set to take place in the second quarter of 2021, in parallel with the rollout of the first batch of CT-1 vehicles, which aim to receive European Union approval as quadricycles. January 25, 2021
Tel Aviv chosen as one of Abu Dhabi’s 8 new investment hubs The Abu Dhabi Investment Office will expand the cooperation between the two nations to unlock opportunities for innovation and collaboration. January 18, 2021
Israel Aerospace wins contracts to upgrade South Korean Air Force jets In an effort to extend ties, IAI’s Aviation Group also relocates manufacturing of business jet’s wings to South Korea January 11, 2021
Israeli satellite narrowly misses colliding with NASA’s Terra 'Our greatest fear in a satellite collision isn't just losing them, but also the fact that their debris could end up scattered in space.' December 28, 2020
Iran-linked hackers say they breached Israel Aerospace Industries Servers Major defense contractor is the most recent victim in a string of cyberattacks on Israeli companies. December 20, 2020
Cyberattack threatens Israel’s supply chain of basic commodities A hack into the servers of software company Amital Data led to an attack on some 40 of its clients, including some of the country’s largest in the logistics and importing sectors. December 13, 2020
Hackers demand $1m in Bitcoin from breached Israeli company Black Shadow threatens to dump batches of its clients’ information every day until the ransom money is paid. December 3, 2020
‘Israel will soon become a central axis for trade,’ Dubai conference-goers say 'Soon Israel will be a major axis for the transportation of goods, like in the days of the Ottoman Empire.' November 30, 2020
The Who’s Who of the first Israel-Dubai business conference An Israeli delegation is traveling to the UAE for a historic summit to develop further trade and diplomatic relations. November 24, 2020
Survey: Working from home may cost Startup Nation its innovative edge Newly released Startup Snapshot report based on data from over 200 Israeli startups has highlighted the many disadvantages of remote work. November 18, 2020
Moderna’s chief scientist says company initiated vaccine deal with Israel Israel will be among the first to receive the vaccine made in Moderna’s European manufacturing plant, which is owned by Switzerland-based Lonza. November 17, 2020
Iranian hackers launched concentrated attack on Israeli companies The Iranian hacker group, dubbed MuddyWater, used a relatively new tactic in order to penetrate the Israeli companies’ security systems. October 19, 2020
‘Remote learning is failing our children’: Education expert warns of a lost generation Video calls are no substitute for in-class education, underprivileged communities bear the brunt, says Ben-Gurion University researcher. October 4, 2020
Israeli touchless technology will make touchscreens Covid-proof The solution was specifically designed to help prevent touching public or commercial devices that could spread the coronavirus (Covid-19). September 22, 2020
Some Israeli companies couldn’t wait for a deal to do business in UAE Israel's tech companies weren't waiting around for Donald Trump's announcement that Israel and the UAE had agreed to normalize ties. August 19, 2020
Rafael to Open Tel Aviv Space Center for Mini Spy Satellite Development Lite-Sats, which are set to weigh less than an average human, are seen as a partial substitute for Intelligence-gathering UAVs. August 10, 2020
Facebook says it deleted fake profiles calling to harm Israel’s prime minister Social media giant’s Israel office says profiles inciting against Benjamin Netanyahu, comparing him to Hitler were fabricated. August 7, 2020
