TEL AVIV, Israel, April 2, 2024 - According to new Finder spotlight research by Startup Nation Central, a non-profit that promotes the Israeli innovation ecosystem around the world, in the months following the events of October 7th, the Israeli tech sector remains strong. Despite some immediate challenges to the sector such as a reduction in workforce availability with some 15 … [Read more...] about DESPITE IMMEDIATE CHALLENGES TO ISRAEL’S TECH SECTOR AFTER OCTOBER 7TH, NEW REPORT SHOWS RESILIENCE IN PRIVATE INVESTMENT ROUNDS, M&A DEALS & NEW FUNDS
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USC Shoah Foundation Partners with National Library of Israel
First Countrywide Access to Visual History Archives of Holocaust, Oct. 7 Survivor Testimonies JERUSALEM and LOS ANGELES, March 4, 2024 - The USC Shoah Foundation has partnered with the National Library of Israel to provide Israelis with the first countrywide access to the Institute's entire Visual History Archive, including testimonies from more than 52,000 Holocaust … [Read more...] about USC Shoah Foundation Partners with National Library of Israel
MyHeritage Launches OldNews.com: A New Website for Exploring Historical Newspapers
OldNews.com includes hundreds of millions of pages from thousands of historical newspaper titles from the U.S., Europe, Oceania and more TEL AVIV, Israel & LEHI, Utah, March 01, 2024 - MyHeritage, the leading global family history platform, announced today the launch of OldNews.com, an innovative website for historical newspapers. OldNews.com enables genealogists, … [Read more...] about MyHeritage Launches OldNews.com: A New Website for Exploring Historical Newspapers
IDF fighter jets struck sites used by Hezbollah in the Beqaa Valley in Lebanon
In response to the launch of a surface-to-air missile at Israel from Lebanon earlier today, IDF fighter jets struck sites used by Hezbollah in the Beqaa Valley in Lebanon a short while ago. The IDF will continue operating in order to defend the State of Israel from the threat… https://t.co/hUPG857AQH— Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) February 26, 2024 … [Read more...] about IDF fighter jets struck sites used by Hezbollah in the Beqaa Valley in Lebanon
Elbit Systems Awarded an Approximately $600 Million Contract to Supply Systems for the Redback IFV Under the Australian Land 400 Phase 3 Project
HAIFA, Israel, Feb. 26, 2024 - Elbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ: ESLT) (TASE: ESLT) ("Elbit Systems" or the "Company"), announced today, following its announcement from August 16, 2023, that it was awarded a contract worth approximately $600 million to supply systems to Hanwha Defense Australia for the Australian Land 400 Phase 3 Project. This project aims to deliver advanced … [Read more...] about Elbit Systems Awarded an Approximately $600 Million Contract to Supply Systems for the Redback IFV Under the Australian Land 400 Phase 3 Project
New report by the Association of Rape Crisis Centers in Israel details systematic ‘sadistic sex crimes’ committed by Hamas
Just horrific. New report by the Association of Rape Crisis Centers in Israel, details systematic ‘sadistic sex crimes’ committed by Hamas terrorists on Oct. 7, incl. sexual assaults carried out in front of victims’ relatives, gang rape and even murdered as they were assaulted.— Arsen Ostrovsky 🎗️ (@Ostrov_A) February 21, 2024 … [Read more...] about New report by the Association of Rape Crisis Centers in Israel details systematic ‘sadistic sex crimes’ committed by Hamas
US-Based Ibex Investors Closes $106 Million Venture Fund to Invest in Early-Stage Israeli Startups
Ibex Backs Early-Stage Tech Companies Across Enterprise Software, Infrastructure, Cybersecurity and Transformative Industries DENVER & TEL AVIV, Israel, February 20, 2024 - Ibex Investors LLC (“Ibex”), a US-based multi-stage and multi-strategy investment firm, announced today the close of its fourth Israel focused fund, Ibex Israel VC II LP (“the Fund”), with $106 million in … [Read more...] about US-Based Ibex Investors Closes $106 Million Venture Fund to Invest in Early-Stage Israeli Startups
John Cusack, Antisemite of the Week
StopAntisemitism unequivocally stands by its decision to spotlight John Cusack as its ‘Antisemite of the Week.’From sharing X posts denying the mass rapes of 10/7 to claiming Musk is in the pocket of Zionists, it seems like he hasn’t learned a thing from his 2019 apology after… https://t.co/IbyUA8wkVS pic.twitter.com/HiQaFPLWi1— StopAntisemitism (@StopAntisemites) January … [Read more...] about John Cusack, Antisemite of the Week
BIRD – Israel-U.S. Binational Industrial R&D Foundation to invest $9.6 million in 10 new projects
The approved projects, with an overall budget of $24.5 million, involve innovations in the areas of Agrotech, Biotechnology, Electronics, Energy, Foodtech, Healthcare IT, and Life Science TEL AVIV, Israel, Jan. 31, 2024 - During its meeting on December 19, 2023, held in Washington D.C., the Board of Governors of the Israel-U.S. Binational Industrial Research and Development … [Read more...] about BIRD – Israel-U.S. Binational Industrial R&D Foundation to invest $9.6 million in 10 new projects
ISRAEL ARCHAEOLOGY EXHIBIT OPENING FEB. 25 IN OKLAHOMA
"Kingdom of David and Solomon Discovered" EDMOND, Okla., Jan. 25, 2024 - Armstrong International Cultural Foundation announces the grand opening of its newest archaeology exhibit, "Kingdom of David and Solomon Discovered" on Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. (Central) at Armstrong Auditorium on the campus of Herbert W. Armstrong College in Edmond, Okla. Tickets are free … [Read more...] about ISRAEL ARCHAEOLOGY EXHIBIT OPENING FEB. 25 IN OKLAHOMA
Foresight: Rail Vision Receives Order from Leading US-based Rail Contractor of up to $5 Million
The rail contractor signed a supply contract for Rail Vision’s AI-based Switch Yard Systems Ness Ziona, Israel, Jan. 24, 2024 - Foresight Autonomous Holdings Ltd. (Nasdaq and TASE: FRSX) (“Foresight”), an innovator in automotive vision systems, announced today that its affiliate, Rail Vision Ltd. (Nasdaq: RVSN) (“Rail Vision”) has signed a supply contract with a leading … [Read more...] about Foresight: Rail Vision Receives Order from Leading US-based Rail Contractor of up to $5 Million
Franklin Graham and Samaritan’s Purse Dedicated 14 Ambulances to Fallen Medics in Israel Today
International Christian Relief Organization Providing Life-Saving Medical Support, Trauma Supplies, and Food Relief to War-torn Israel BOONE, N.C., Jan. 23, 2024 - Today, Franklin Graham, president of Samaritan's Purse, dedicated 14 new ambulances in Israel, which are being provided to Magen David Adom (MDA), Israel's national ambulance and emergency services agency. "I … [Read more...] about Franklin Graham and Samaritan’s Purse Dedicated 14 Ambulances to Fallen Medics in Israel Today
Scality and Computer C-Data partner to deliver cyber-resilient, scalable storage in Israel
Distribution partnership helps local organizations modernize IT infrastructures with sovereign, hybrid cloud and immutable data protection SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 23, 2024 - Scality, a global leader in reliable, secure and sustainable data storage software, has partnered with Computer C-Data to distribute Scality's software to resellers serving enterprises in Israel. The … [Read more...] about Scality and Computer C-Data partner to deliver cyber-resilient, scalable storage in Israel
The Employment Bureau (Lishkat Hataasuka), An Organization That Lost Its Purpose
By Yuri Kozlov The Art of Camouflage: The Organization That Outlived Its Usefulness The Employment Bureau (Lishkat Hataasuka) is the government behemoth (with annual budget of about NIS 300 Mln) lacking any clear-defined purpose. It may seem that the major purpose of the Employment Bureau is to assist unemployed citizens to search for jobs and facilitate employment through … [Read more...] about The Employment Bureau (Lishkat Hataasuka), An Organization That Lost Its Purpose
Brenmiller Receives $450,000 Grant to Supply Low-Carbon Electric Heat to Wolfson Hospital
The grant, provided by the Israel Innovation Authority, will help improve project economics Government incentives for renewable energy projects, like Brenmiller’s bGen™ ZERO for Wolfson Hospital, accelerate market adoption and unlock opportunities for deep decarbonization ROSH HA’AYIN, Israel, January 18, 2024 - Brenmiller Energy Ltd. ("Brenmiller", "Brenmiller … [Read more...] about Brenmiller Receives $450,000 Grant to Supply Low-Carbon Electric Heat to Wolfson Hospital
Cardumen Capital raises $120 Million consolidating its position as one of Israel’s most active early-stage Deep Tech investors
The Fund continues to invest in pre-seed and seed stage companies in fields such as AI, Cybersecurity, Big Data, and Information Technologies The Fund nearly doubles its 2019 vintage predecessor fund size, underscoring its strong portfolio and positioning in the market TEL AVIV, Israel, Jan. 17, 2024 - Israeli-European venture capital firm Cardumen Capital has … [Read more...] about Cardumen Capital raises $120 Million consolidating its position as one of Israel’s most active early-stage Deep Tech investors
Capitalise.ai Establishes Collaboration with Microsoft to Change the Way People Interact with Financial Data
TEL AVIV, Israel, Jan. 16, 2024 - In an era where technology continuously reshapes our approach to finance, Capitalise.ai is collaborating with Microsoft, a global artificial intelligence (AI) leader, to introduce cutting-edge text-based services to customers within financial markets. This collaboration marks a significant step forward in enhancing the capabilities available to … [Read more...] about Capitalise.ai Establishes Collaboration with Microsoft to Change the Way People Interact with Financial Data
International Fellowship of Christians and Jews Provides $19M in Aid in first 100 Days of Israel-Hamas War
In observance of the 100th day of war on January 15, The Fellowship announces impact to-date JERUSALEM, Jan. 15, 2024 - To mark the 100th day of the Israel-Hamas War, the International Fellowship of Christians and Jews (The Fellowship) today released details of its 2023 impact, which includes emergency aid support for those affected by the ongoing conflict. From October 7 … [Read more...] about International Fellowship of Christians and Jews Provides $19M in Aid in first 100 Days of Israel-Hamas War
SAMARITAN’S PURSE AIRLIFTS LIFE-SAVING TRAUMA SUPPLIES TO ISRAEL
BOONE, N.C., Jan. 12, 2024 - Tomorrow, Samaritan's Purse will airlift 1,000 Advanced Trauma Life Support kits to Israel on its 757 cargo plane. Each kit is specially packed with more than 70 life-saving medical supplies—including a tourniquet, chest tube kit, suture kit, and intubation kit—to help the country's emergency responders in their work to save lives. Samaritan's … [Read more...] about SAMARITAN’S PURSE AIRLIFTS LIFE-SAVING TRAUMA SUPPLIES TO ISRAEL
Kasowitz Files Lawsuit Against Harvard University Alleging Egregious Civil Rights Violations for Its Antisemitic Hostile Educational Environment
NEW YORK, Jan. 11, 2024 - Kasowitz Benson Torres, on behalf of several Jewish students at Harvard, has filed a lawsuit in the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts against Harvard University, alleging that Harvard is egregiously violating the civil rights of its Jewish students, who are subjected to a severe and pervasive antisemitic hostile educational … [Read more...] about Kasowitz Files Lawsuit Against Harvard University Alleging Egregious Civil Rights Violations for Its Antisemitic Hostile Educational Environment