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Netanyahu has turned Israel into a defense-tech powerhouse and a model US ally - opinion

Israel’s shift toward offensive military action, defense-tech innovation and regional partnerships is reshaping its strategic value to Washington.

FILE PHOTO: US President Donald Trump points his finger towards Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as they shake hands during a press conference after meeting at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach, Florida, US, December 29, 2025
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Israel’s technology sector faces new challenges and opportunities

A hot day at the beach in Tel Aviv.

Tel Aviv ranks 34th globally, highest in Middle East, in Oxford Economics’ 2026 Global Cities Index

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From Weizmann computers to start-up nation: How Israel grew to become a high-tech powerhouse


Israel cyber firms raise $4b. in 2024 on surge of cloud, AI security needs

YL noted that there were 89 funding rounds in Israel in 2024, and 50 of them were seed, or early-stage rounds, raising a total of $400 million.

 AN INFOGRAPHIC showcases the state of the country’s cybersecurity sector.

Stalled-Up Nation? Report shows loss of innovation momentum in Israel

Companies in the center significantly outperform companies in the periphery in almost all innovation criteria, the report found.

 Israeli national flags flutter in front of an office tower at a business park also housing high tech companies, at Ofer Park in Petah Tikva, Israel August 27, 2020.

Now is the best time to invest in Israel - opinion

The Start-Up Nation’s greatest strength has always been its ability to thrive under pressure. This year will be no different.

 New Israeli Shekel banknotes are seen in this picture illustration taken November 9, 2021.

30 reasons why you should move to Israel - opinion

Here are 30 reasons we moved to Israel – and why you should consider doing so, too…even now. Some of these reasons may be familiar; others, I hope, will be surprising, even personal.

 NORTH AMERICAN Jews make aliyah, 2019.

The true cost of a shorter school week: The cheap solution will cost us dearly - opinion

The proposed reduction of the school week threatens Israel's education system and economy without addressing the real challenges in education.

An empty classroom

How two brothers from Jerusalem found ways of dealing with chargebacks

Brothers turn e-commerce woes into opportunity. Their startup, Chargeflow, tackles chargebacks for small businesses, aiming to reduce the $240B annual fraud cost in US e-commerce.


Looking for a change: Jonathan Merage has directed his foundation to Israelis in need

The Jonathan Merage Foundation conceived a mental health initiative for survivors of the Supernova music festival,

 MERAGE FOUNDATION Israel team.

Israel financial companies are stepping up the innovation in digital payments

Fintech, or financial technology, refers to innovative technologies designed to enhance and streamline the delivery and utilization of financial services.


STEM education crucial for preserving Israel’s Start-up Nation status, says expert

Afeka College President Professor Ami Moyal will be a speaker at the Jerusalem Post Annual Conference on June 3.

 Ami Moyal

Israel must maintain an edge over tech, with a stronger emphasis on AI - editorial

If the Israeli economy wishes to continue to thrive, its unlimited pool of talented computer scientists, engineers, and mathematicians must leverage its capabilities to drive AI innovation.

 Israeli national flags flutter in front of an office tower at a business park also housing high tech companies, at Ofer Park in Petah Tikva, Israel August 27, 2020.