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Israel becomes a live testbed for the AI revolution
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Dr. Adi Hod argues that Israel’s security, innovation and rapid adaptation give it a strategic edge in the AI era. He says the real advantage will go to countries and companies that can shorten the loop from information to decision to action to…
Israel’s AI edge may be speed, not size
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Dr. Adiv Hod argues that Israel’s wartime tech experience is turning the country into a live testbed for artificial intelligence, where faster adaptation matters more than raw scale.
Israeli high-tech stays stable as software cuts jobs and hardware expands
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A new Israel Innovation Authority survey finds Israel’s high-tech workforce held steady in early 2026 even as software companies cut jobs and hardware firms kept hiring.
MerageNext opens as early-stage funding tightens in Israel
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Registration is now open for MerageNext, a California-linked startup program offering grants, mentoring, and Microsoft for Startups support as Israeli early-stage founders face tougher fundraising conditions.
Israel launches NIS 1 billion fast-track funding for startups hit by shekel gains
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The Israel Innovation Authority has opened a NIS 1 billion fast-track program to help startups and early-stage growth companies that have lost runway as the shekel strengthened against the dollar.
Israeli passport hits record rank as citizenship inquiries rise
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Israel’s passport reached its strongest-ever position in the 2026 Henley Passport Index, ranking 18th with access to 166 destinations.
Israel launches NIS 100 million push for national quantum computing hub
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The Israel Innovation Authority has opened a call for proposals to build a national quantum computing R&D infrastructure that would give Israeli companies and researchers access to advanced systems.
Israel backs NIS 6 million push for ocean-based energy tech
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Israel’s Innovation Authority and Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure launched a NIS 6 million call for proposals on July 20, 2026, to speed development of Blue-Tech Energy research and commercialization.
Michael Decker releases guide for foreign buyers in Israel
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Attorney Michael Decker has published a legal guide for international buyers entering Israel’s real estate market, outlining land rules, tax deadlines and registration steps.
Israel launches first AI healthcare regulatory sandbox
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Israel’s Innovation Authority and Ministry of Health have picked three healthtech companies for the country’s first regulatory sandbox for AI in healthcare.
Jeen warns AI pilots need governance to scale
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Jeen is urging enterprise leaders to rethink AI buying after Ai4 in Las Vegas, citing research that most pilots fail to deliver measurable returns.
Live Ready unveils RADAR threat-recognition system for business owners
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Live Ready founder Sam Rosenberg has introduced RADAR, a situational awareness system designed to help business owners and families spot danger early and avoid violence.
AMMWEC launches Muslim reflections book on Israel after Oct. 7
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AMMWEC wrapped its second annual National Coalition Against Antisemitism and Hate Conference in Washington with the launch of a new book of Muslim witness accounts from trips to Israel after the Oct. 7 attacks.
Decker, Pex, Levi outlines Israel's B-5 investment visa for U.S. entrepreneurs
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Decker, Pex, Levi Law Firm published guidance on Israel’s B-5 investment visa, a treaty-based route for U.S. citizens to invest, manage businesses and gain residency.
Israel raises startup fund caps for early-stage deep tech
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The Israel Innovation Authority is increasing funding limits and expanding flexibility in its Startup Fund for pre-seed and seed deep-tech companies.
Live Ready launches threat-recognition system for families and business owners
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Live Ready founder Sam Rosenberg has introduced the Live Ready Method, a security framework aimed at helping families and business owners spot danger early and avoid violence.
SCAILIUM resumes operations after exiting insolvency
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SCAILIUM has emerged from insolvency and restarted business operations, rehiring its core team and resuming work with customers and product development.
AMMWEC to launch book of Muslim reflections on visits to Israel
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AMMWEC will unveil a new book on July 13 in Washington, D.C., featuring firsthand reflections from Muslim leaders who visited Israel before and after the Oct. 7 attacks.
Israel backs NIS 150 million photonic chip infrastructure push
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Israel’s Innovation Authority and the Defense Ministry’s DDR&D have opened a call for proposals for a national integrated photonics R&D infrastructure with up to NIS 150 million in support.
Two rescued lions begin new life at South African sanctuary
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BenTzur and Ori, two adolescent lions seized in Israel from the illegal wildlife trade, have arrived at Animal Defenders International’s sanctuary in South Africa after a 50-hour flight routed through Cairo and Frankfurt.
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