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תיעוד של האלימות שחוו הבקרים
Ben Gurion Airport workers threaten strike over rising violence
Surging violence against Israeli border officers at Israel's main gateway and border crossings prompts threats of strike; workers demand urgent measures like improved safety tools, training and staffing to address daily assaults
Alexandra Lukash | 15:36 | 06.12.25
מנכ"ל מטא, מארק צוקרברג, בעת הצגת Meta AI
Zuckerberg accelerates push for general AI with massive $15 billion investment
Facing intense competition from Google, OpenAI and Microsoft, Meta invests $15 billion in Scale AI to strengthen its position in race for artificial general intelligence; deal also brings Scale CEO Alexander Wang into Meta’s core leadership team
Israel Wullman | 13:15 | 06.12.25
פלסטינים מחליפים כספים בבנק ברמאללה
Will Smotrich’s pushback against global sanctions collapse the Palestinian economy?
After new sanctions, finance minister orders end to protections for banks tied to Palestinian institutions—potentially severing financial links, destabilizing the Palestinian Authority and drawing backlash from foreign governments
Gad Lior | 12:04 | 06.12.25
הלייזר המוטס
How a costly typo sent one of Israel’s top defense stocks into a 33% tailspin
Trader’s typo sends Elbit Systems shares down 33% in minutes, briefly wiping out $17M in value before safeguards kicked in and canceled trade; while most loses reversed, some investors still hit
Ori Tal, Calcalist | 22:58 | 06.11.25
מאפיית אנג'ל בלוד
After nearly a century, Jerusalem's iconic Angel Bakery to become high-rise housing
Municipality approves plans to redevelop site—home to the iconic bakery for nearly a century—into a 960-unit high-rise housing complex, marking a major shift in the city’s Givat Shaul district and its approach to urban renewal
Hila Tsion | 12:01 | 06.11.25
Vision Pro
How Israeli ingenuity became the secret engine behind Apple’s most advanced product
Apple Israel’s CEO reveals how local teams helped develop key technologies—while continuing to lead as the next generation approaches
Tal Shahaf | 17:31 | 06.10.25
Robots vs. humans: The surprising truth about automating your workforce
Businesses rush to automate, but warehouse robots bring hidden costs: downtime, maintenance, lost space and even traffic jams; while automation offers long-term gains, ignoring these hurdles can quickly eat away at your investment returns
Prof. Mor Peretz | 12:47 | 06.10.25
Gary Barnett
JNF nears controversial deal with US tycoon over prime Jerusalem real estate
Leaked draft agreement reveals Jewish National Fund may cede rights to 125 acres in central Jerusalem to American developer Gary Barnett in exchange for iconic properties, sparking fears among residents facing potential eviction and urban renewal
Almog Ezer, Calcalist | 10:09 | 06.10.25
It's not science fiction: flying taxis are set to transform transportation
With tech companies planning airborne shuttle services in the coming years; major firms are investing billions in a vision that may be closer than it seems         
Tzippy Shmilovitz | 23:07 | 06.09.25
Empathy CEO Ron Gura
Ron Gura: 'We're the friend you wish you had when you lose a loved one'
'Grief is made hard by logistics, and logistics are made hard by grief,' says Empathy CEO in special interview with Ynetnews; the Tel Aviv-founded startup, fresh off a $72 million Series C, is reshaping how Americans navigate loss through tech-powered support and compassionate design
Hillel Fuld | 22:15 | 06.09.25
האקרים פלסטינים
Pro-Palestinian hackers breach Israeli ISP email system in major attack
Israeli cybersecurity firm uncovers critical vulnerabilities in NetVision’s email infrastructure, which was exploited in a phishing campaign impersonating government agencies to install malware
Raphael Kahan | 16:28 | 06.09.25
הבינה המלאכותית ושוק העבודה
AI is wiping out entry-level jobs—and the impact is already here
As companies automate faster, entry-level white-collar jobs are vanishing and AI is replacing junior staff across industries—raising unemployment and reshaping the future of work
Omer Kabir/Calcalist | 09:21 | 06.09.25
תערוכת הנשק הימי הגדולה בעולם יורונבל
Israeli defense firms expected to attend Paris Air Show despite pressure
After weeks of legal uncertainty, Israeli companies set to participate in one of the world’s largest defense expos despite calls in France to bar them over Gaza; industry giants like IAI, Rafael and Elbit plan major displays
Itamar Eichner | 23:32 | 06.08.25
עט אלקטרוני בפעולה
The pen that signs in the president’s name: This is the device stirring a storm in Washington
Since returning to the White House, Trump has targeted the signature machine used by Biden, claiming it undermines the legality of his pardons and calling for an investigation, even though presidents have used similar technology for over 200 years
Daniel Edelson, New York | 23:21 | 06.08.25
מסך טלפון
Emotion over logic: How Israel can shift its public diplomacy online
Public diplomacy expert urges Israel to abandon 'cold logic' in public diplomacy, embracing Gen Z’s love for authentic, emotional storytelling on TikTok and Instagram
Daniela Ginzburg | 18:59 | 06.08.25
More than addiction: How screens and social media reshape our minds
Israeli expert warns digital overload in childhood rewires the brain; screen-induced attention loss, emotional gaps and physical decline linked to early device exposure
Daniela Ginzburg | 13:15 | 06.08.25
ניסוי צה"ל של יירוט בלייזר רקטות מל"טים וטילי נ"ט
Rafael CEO says laser defense to cut interception costs 'down to 2-3 shekels'
Over 30,000 projectiles have been fired at Israel during the war, and Rafael’s laser-based Iron Beam aims to transform defense in the near future; Yoav Turgeman says the system will slash interception costs and boost Israel’s technological edge
Yuval Azulay, Calcalist | 01:46 | 06.08.25
הבינה המלאכותית ושוק העבודה
Promises vs. reality: 'AI agents still aren’t ready for the real world'
AI agents promise a new era in customer service, but their errors can be costly; an Israeli startup now offers tech to catch and fix mistakes early—yet questions remain: Can it curb the risks of runaway AI hype before real damage is done?
Tal Shahaf | 19:29 | 06.07.25
משרדי פלייטיקה, הרצליה
Playtika to lay off dozens of employees in Israel and Poland
Layoffs affect development teams for Best Fiends and Redecor, reportedly due to disappointing performance; two weeks earlier, Wooga, a Playtika subsidiary, also laid off around 50 employees
Maayan Cohen Rosen | 11:41 | 06.07.25
האם בינה מלאכותית באמת יכולה להתבונן פנימה?
Autonomous AI agents: brilliant, fast and sometimes dangerous
AI agents are transforming work and healthcare, acting independently at superhuman speed—raising urgent questions about trust, oversight, and the risks of flawed data driving real-world actions         
Ran Bronstein | 19:05 | 06.06.25
יוג'ין קנדל
The four red flags signaling a deeper crisis in Israeli tech
New report warns that the industry’s long-held advantages are eroding under pressure from war, politics and AI upheaval
Sophie Shulman/Calclist | 23:07 | 06.05.25
הצהרה של שר האוצר בצלאל סמוטריץ'
Smotrich pressures Bank of Israel to support settlers under EU sanctions
Finance minister urges Bank of Israel to provide banking services to settlers under foreign sanctions, warning he may pursue legislation requiring banks to compensate affected customers
Gad Lior | 19:57 | 06.05.25
"יובל רפאל" בקמפיין דיפ פייק
AI-powered investment scams use deepfakes of Israeli celebrities to defraud users
AI-generated deepfakes of Israeli public figures flood Facebook and Instagram with fraudulent investment ads; scams linked to Eastern Europe exploit trust in celebrities, prompting cybersecurity firms to warn of rising synthetic fraud
Raphael Kahan | 18:55 | 06.05.25
Merlin Ventures
Merlin Ventures raises $75 million second fund to back Israeli cybersecurity startups
The new fund will invest in growth-stage companies and accelerate their market entry; Merlin’s first fund managed $53 million, most of which was invested in Israel
Meir Orbach | 18:41 | 06.05.25
Buoyed by bonuses, Israel’s high-tech salaries hit record high
Average high-tech salary tops NIS 36.7K (over $10.6K) in March — a 9% rise from February; pharmaceutical manufacturing led with highest sector wages
Shahar Ilan, Calcalist | 10:50 | 06.05.25
טיל ספייק
Rafael CEO: 'We haven’t received a cancellation notice and we’re not intimidated by Spain'
Defense contractor chief on Spain deal concerns: 'We saw the Al Jazeera report, but switching weapons after years of training isn’t simple'; laser interception systems to debut at Paris Air Show
Navit Zomer | 21:41 | 06.04.25
טיל ספייק
'Images from Gaza have an effect': Officials fear global embargo on Israeli defense exports
Despite a record $14.8 billion in defense exports in 2024, Israeli officials warn that growing political backlash over the Gaza war—especially in Europe—could threaten future deals, as foreign lawmakers call to halt purchases from Israel
Navit Zomer | 15:27 | 06.04.25
מערכת קלע דוד. ארה"ב עזרה במימון
Israel's defense exports break record again, reaching $14.8 billion in 2024
Defense Ministry notes that 54% of arms exports were directed to European countries, many of which have been increasing military spending in response to the prolonged war between Russia and Ukraine
Calcalist | 15:11 | 06.04.25
Israel fears Gaza war could jeopardize participation in Paris Air Show
Israel fears exclusion from this month's Paris Air Show due to the Gaza war; officials warn it could trigger broader boycotts of Israeli defense firms; legal battles in France have so far overturned bans at other major arms exhibitions
Itamar Eichner | 08:01 | 06.04.25
טראמפ בחדר הסגלגל, משתמש באייפון שלו
Anyone can call Trump's iPhone—and he might just pick up
With a widely known phone number and a penchant for answering calls from strangers, Donald Trump has turned presidential communication into an open line; advisers and security officials remain alarmed by the potential risks of his overly casual approach
Tzippy Shmilovitz, New York | 21:31 | 06.03.25
Ben Orion, Nadav Harari and Eylon Penchas, Legacy founders
Legacy fund to buy majority stake in M-Pines auto parts firm
Legacy Capital is set to acquire 70% of M-Pines in a $143 million deal, marking a major exit for the family-owned Israeli company; The transaction faces potential headwinds from stalled government reforms in the spare parts industry  
Golan Hazani, Calcalist | 19:24 | 06.03.25
A Haredi couple
Haredim in the US are more educated and work harder, new study finds
Haredi men in the US do indeed work more than their counterparts in Israel, and academic education is also more common among men and women; However, they still earn much less than their American counterparts and, furthermore, there is a clear Israeli influence on what is happening in communities in the US
Shlomo Teitelbaum | 18:27 | 06.03.25
אירוע Google I/O 2025 בקליפורניה
'Embrace and adapt innovation': Google CEO answers questions on AI's future
Google I/O 2025 unveils AI-driven search revolution with Gemini 2.5 and Veo 3 video generation, signaling shift to personalized, conversational interfaces; robotic arms, intelligent agents and privacy debates mark dawn of physical-digital fusion
Daniela Ginzburg | 17:21 | 06.03.25
טיל ספייק
Spain scraps $310 million Israeli arms deal amid Gaza war fallout
Madrid moves to cancel major contract for Rafael’s Spike LR2 anti-tank missiles, eyes US-made Javelins as part of broader push to end Israeli tech reliance
Itamar Eichner | 14:57 | 06.03.25
הבורסה לניירות ערך בתל אביב
Foreign investors return to Tel Aviv Stock Exchange despite ongoing war
Despite Gaza war and Houthi threat, foreign investors buy NIS 2.5B in Tel Aviv stocks in May—70% in banks with strong earnings; defense firms also draw major interest
Navit Zomer | 13:27 | 06.03.25
רפואה ובינה מלאכותית
AI takes center stage in next-gen ERP revolution
New platform weaves artificial intelligence into core ERP functions, reflecting broader industry trend toward automation and predictive tools
Ynetnews | 10:24 | 06.03.25
הניסוי: המערכת יורה את קרני הלייזר לעבר מטרה (מימין) בבניין מרוחק. האור המוחזר נקלט בשני טלסקופים
Laser method from astronomy reimagined for surveillance and science
Researchers from China, Sweden, and the US have developed a groundbreaking laser-based method that captures tiny details from nearly a mile away; The technology, adapted from astronomy, promises advances in space imaging, surveillance, structural safety, and environmental monitoring
Israel Wullman | 21:53 | 06.01.25
Elon Musk at a Trump rally last month
Tesla pivots from carmaker to autonomous platform
Facing slowing sales and rising competition, Tesla is shifting focus from hardware to recurring service revenue; Inspired by Apple’s transformation, Elon Musk is steering the company toward autonomous transport, energy ecosystems, and AI, with robotaxis at the center of the plan  
Moran Chamsi | 17:54 | 06.01.25
Stanley Fischer
Stanley Fischer, former Israeli central bank chief and US Federal Reserve vice chair, dies at 81
Architect of Israel’s economic turnaround and a guiding force in global finance, Fischer left a lasting legacy from MIT classrooms to IMF boardrooms, shaping policy through crises and championing bold reforms at the Bank of Israel and the US Fed
Itamar Eichner | 01:28 | 06.01.25
מטבע סנט (פני) אמריקני
To the last cent: The iconic coins and bills that disappeared from the world
After the French franc, German mark, Italian lira, Greek drachma, and Israeli lira, the Trump administration’s decision to stop minting the penny makes economic sense—but may also spell the end of centuries-old cultural expressions and linguistic heritage
Tzippy Shmilovitz | 21:51 | 05.30.25
מערכת הלייזר
Israel’s 'Iron Beam' laser defense system is a battlefield revolution, but challenges remain
The laser system will intercept rockets and drones at a range of 10 km at a cheaper price than missiles, but will not yet replace Iron Dome; Elbit has raised half a billion dollars to accelerate development, including an airborne laser that can neutralize hypersonic missiles 
Yuval Azulay | 21:50 | 05.30.25
Buildots
Israeli construction tech startup Buildots raises $45 million in new funding round
Buildots uses AI and computer vision to monitor construction projects in real time while helping to reduce delays and costs
Calcalist | 15:26 | 05.30.25
נשיא ארה"ב דונלד טראמפ נואם בחדר הסגלגל של הבית הלבן, הודיע ​​על מגן ההגנה מפני טילים של כיפת הזהב
As Trump unveils ‘Golden Dome’ plan, Israeli defense tech continues to advance
Israel is developing new defense technology at breakneck speed, but one AI expert warns that Israel’s AI integration is falling behind China’s
Gabriel Colodro/The Media Line | 16:00 | 05.29.25
ניסיון התחזות ליוסי פוקס
Israel says foiled dozens of Iranian cyberattacks on public figures
Shin Bet and National Cyber Directorate report surge in Iranian phishing attacks targeting Israelis—including top figures in defense, politics and academia—using fake links and malware to steal data and gain access
Elisha Ben Kimon | 15:56 | 05.29.25
מייקל אייזנברג ואהוד ברק
Ehud Barak, ex-cyber chief sue VC Michael Eisenberg for defamation Over Paragon posts
Former prime minister and a co-founder of cyber firm Paragon claim Eisenberg, a top tech investor, defamed them in posts they say were fueled by business rivalry and linked to a smear campaign. Mediation was rejected as the case proceeds in court
Tal Shahaf | 17:59 | 05.28.25
מרכז המחקר והפיתוח בנתניה של ebay
e-Bay to shut down Israel R&D operations
The company announces it is leaving Israel by the first quarter of 2026 and is firing all 200 employees of its research and development center after waves of layoffs  
Meir Orbach, Calcalist | 14:11 | 05.28.25
אילוסטרציה
Judge dismisses class action lawsuit after attorney cites fake AI-generated precedents
Court throws out $1 billion suit against Israeli health funds after lawyer relies on fabricated legal precedents; lawyer deemed unfit to lead case and fined for procedural misconduct, marking a significant precedent for AI use in legal proceedings
Lital Dubrovitsky | 12:20 | 05.28.25
Cyber
Check Point acquires Israeli cyber startup firm Veriti for $100 million
The Israeli company, founded in 2021 by Check Point alumni, has developed a platform for identifying and fixing security gaps in real time; 30 Veriti employees will join Check Point as part of the deal, which is a continuation of the company's Israeli acquisition strategy
Meir Orbach | 10:27 | 05.28.25
יונליוור שלגונים מ יוון
As Israeli food market shifts away from Turkey, who is making our ketchup?
With exports from Turkey to Israel halted, importers are turning to alternative countries like Mongolia, Malta and Greece for affordable goods; However, challenges with kosher certification and consistent product quality highlight the complexities of sourcing from new markets 
Meirav Crystal | 08:35 | 05.28.25
טסלה
Robotics revolution delayed as companies struggle to meet ambitious promises
Despite bold claims, humanoid robots remain far from everyday life due high costs, engineering challenges and limited production, prompting experts to predict decades-long integration; Aging populations and advancing AI drive demand, but robots face hurdles in design, functionality and scalability 
Tal Shahaf | 20:30 | 05.27.25
שכונת מגדלים בראשון לציון
Foreign buyers drove real estate revenues in 2024 despite market slowdown
Despite a broad market slowdown, foreign buyers and new immigrants paid well above average for Israeli investment properties in 2024, helping drive a rebound in purchase tax revenues even as overall activity remained below previous highs
Hila Tsion | 08:41 | 05.27.25
בינה מלאכותית ברפואה
Some employers are wary of job candidates using AI, others embrace it
Employers are grappling with the growing role of AI in recruitment; While some view it as a threat to authenticity, others embrace it as a skill, focusing on how candidates creatively and critically leverage AI tools to enhance their work; 'We prefer candidates who deliver original, thoughtful answers—even if they’re wrong—over those who submit polished but generic AI outputs' 
Maayan Manela | 00:35 | 05.27.25
משרדי אינטל
Intel Israel sues ex-employee, contractor over alleged multi-million embezzlement scheme
Tech giant sues ex-employees over fraud scheme that reclassified component purchases as services, allegedly using a vendor to mask fake orders
Almog Azar/Calcalist | 15:00 | 05.26.25
Компания Medtronic
Israel seizes assets of Medtronic subsidiary in $180 million tax dispute
An Israeli subsidiary of a U.S. medical device giant is fighting a $180 million tax bill, claiming it lacks the assets to pay and that negotiations for a settlement were underway before the state moved to seize its property
Calcalist | 09:00 | 05.26.25
דאריו אמודיי בשימוע בסנאט
Claude Opus 4 AI tried to blackmail its creators to avoid being shut down
In a simulation, Anthropic’s new Opus 4 AI model threatened to reveal engineer’s alleged affair to avoid bein shut down and showed willingness to aid terror attacks, raising concerns despite improvements in the final version
Raphael Kahan | 00:50 | 05.26.25
אלכס בואזיז, מנכ"ל Deel
Israeli fintech Deel and U.S. rival Rippling face off amid spying, smear campaigns
Companies trade explosive allegations of corporate espionage and intimidation centered on former employee Keith O’Brien, with unredacted payment agreements and potential criminal charges threatening Deel’s Nasdaq IPO
Tal Shahaf | 10:32 | 05.25.25
Wiz
From Startup Nation to Scale-Up Nation: Israeli tech’s next chapter
Analysis: As global investors shift focus to late-stage growth, Israeli tech moves beyond early exits to build multibillion-dollar businesses with staying power
Hillel Fuld | 21:36 | 05.24.25
Fortinet, Suridata CEO Lee Kappon
Cybersecurity giant Fortinet acquires Israeli startup Suridata in multimillion-dollar deal
The American cybersecurity giant aims to boost its SASE offerings with Suridata’s risk management platform, marking its latest move in Israel’s tech sector
Meir Orbach | 20:30 | 05.22.25
Insight Partners Operating Partner Gary Survis
Branding in the age of AI: Gary Survis on authenticity as the last frontier
Insight Partners’ operating partner reveals why genuine human connection remains crucial despite AI’s rise—and shares a simple framework for marketers to stay real
Ynetnews | 15:11 | 05.22.25
הפציעה לא עצרה אותו. יעקב
After injury IDF engineering student develops life-saving systems
22-year-old fights to remain in service, now develops cutting-edge tank safety systems, saves lives, and protects soldiers in the IDF armored corps
Gal Ganot | 08:43 | 05.22.25
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