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Microsoft Israel reportedly plans to lay off its artificial intelligence developers as the company increasingly uses AI tools to perform tasks previously handled by human employees. According to Monday reports by Israeli media, the move reflects a broader effort to streamline development processes and reduce reliance on traditional programming work as AI capabilities advance.
Le ministère israélien de la Défense et 19 entreprises technologiques présentent des systèmes éprouvés au combat à l'AUSA Washington
Jérusalem, 13 octobre 2026 (TPS-IL) — La Direction israélienne de la coopération internationale en matière de défense (SIBAT) dirige une délégation de 19 entreprises de défense à l’exposition sur la guerre terrestre AUSA (Association of the United States Army) 2026 à Washington, D.C., présentant des technologies éprouvées au combat sous le Pavillon national israélien.
Sucot: 20 mil personas visitan la Cueva de los Patriarcas en Hebrón bajo un fuerte operativo de seguridad
(29 septiembre 2026) Más de 20 mil personas visitaron la Cueva de los Patriarcas, en Hebrón en las últimas 48 horas durante los días intermedios de Sucot (Jol Hamoed). La afluencia motivó un amplio despliegue de seguridad por parte de las fuerzas del orden israelíes. Agentes de la policía del distrito, con el apoyo de la Policía de Fronteras de Judea y Samaria y de tropas de las Fuerzas de Defensa de Israel (FDI), desplegaron una fuerte presencia en toda la zona para mantener el orden público.
20,000 visit Hebron’s Cave of the Patriarchs amid heightened Sukkot security
(Sept. 29, 2026 / JNS) HEBRON — More than 20,000 visitors gathered at the Cave of the Patriarchs in Hebron over the past 48 hours during the intermediate days of Sukkot, prompting extensive security deployments by Israeli law enforcement. District police officers, backed by Judea and Samaria Border Police and Israel Defense Forces troops, have established a heavy presence across the area to maintain public order.
20,000 visit Hebron’s Cave of the Patriarchs amid heightened Sukkot security
HEBRON — More than 20,000 visitors gathered at the Cave of the Patriarchs in Hebron over the past 48 hours during the intermediate days of Sukkot, prompting extensive security deployments by Israeli law enforcement. District police officers, backed by Judea and Samaria Border Police and Israel Defense Forces troops, have established a heavy presence across the area to maintain public order.
Israel News: Shift Towards White Grape Varieties
New data from Israel’s Ministry of Agriculture and the Wine Grapes Board shows a significant shift toward white grape varieties over the past seven years, ahead of the launch of an updated national wine region map. White grape harvests rose approximately 34% between 2018 and 2025, from 9,915 to 13,275 tons, while red grape volumes stayed largely flat. White grapes now make up about 28% of the national harvest, up from 24% in 2018.
Israel cierra la mayoría de sus plantas desalinizadoras debido a la turbidez del mar
(1 septiembre 2026) La Autoridad del Agua y el Ministerio de Energía e Infraestructura informaron que la mayoría de las plantas desalinizadoras fueron cerradas el miércoles por la mañana debido a un aumento en la turbidez del agua de mar, tras haber continuado operando durante la noche. De conformidad con las directivas del sector hídrico, las autoridades locales reducirán las actividades agrícolas y de jardinería públicas y trabajarán para disminuir el consumo público de agua.
Israel shuts down most desalination plants due to sea turbidity
(Sept. 1, 2026 / JNS) The Water Authority and the Energy and Infrastructure Ministry reported that most desalination plants were shut down Wednesday morning due to an increase in seawater turbidity, following continued operations overnight. In accordance with water sector directives, local authorities will reduce public gardening and agricultural activities and work to scale back public water usage. Officials said water supply to homes will continue as normal.
Israel shuts down most desalination plants due to sea turbidity
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Israel shuts down most desalination plants due to sea turbidity
The Water Authority and the Energy and Infrastructure Ministry reported that most desalination plants were shut down Wednesday morning due to an increase in seawater turbidity, following continued operations overnight. In accordance with water sector directives, local authorities will reduce public gardening and agricultural activities and work to scale back public water usage. Officials said water supply to homes will continue as normal.
News from Israel
COGAT (Coordination of Government Activities in the Territories: Judea and Samaria and towards the Gaza Strip) reported that UNICEF’s latest “SMART survey” shows significant improvement in acute malnutrition indicators among children in the Gaza Strip, with admissions for acute malnutrition treatment declining by 82%.
Snippets from Israel
High Court of Justice Justices David Mintz, Khaled Kabub and Ruth Ronen on Monday night issued a temporary injunction ordering the Knesset Finance Committee chairman, the Knesset speaker, and the Finance Ministry to explain why the transfer of coalition funds to the Haredi community and to the Ministry of Settlement and National Missions should not be revoked.
Remains of an IDF soldier killed in 1982 returned from Lebanon
The IDF has reported that it has returned to Israel and to his family the remains of Staff Sergeant Yehuda Yekutiel Katz, an armoured corps soldier He was the son of Holocaust survivors Yosef and Sarah Katz. He was due to leave the army only ten days after the Sultan Yacoub battle.The battle, in Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley near the Syrian border, became one of the most traumatic unresolved episodes of the 1982 war.
Judge orders Netanyahu to remove campaign video featuring children
Central Elections Committee Chairman Judge Noam Solberg issued a temporary order Monday requiring Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to remove a social media video showing him interacting with children at Jerusalem’s Malcha Mall. The ruling follows a petition by attorney Yaron Meiri alleging the footage violates Israel’s prohibition on involving minors in election propaganda. Netanyahu posted the video Tuesday, depicting him greeting mall visitors, speaking with children, and posing for photos.
Israeli team wins medals in debut appearance at International AI Olympiad
Israel’s computer science team competed for the first time in the International Olympiad in Artificial Intelligence (IOAI) 2026, held in Kazakhstan, with 480 students from 108 countries participating. In total, Israeli science teams won 20 Olympic medals this summer. Ido Kfir, a 12th grade student from the Ginsburg Education Centre in Yavne, won a bronze medal.
UN acknowledges low malnutrition rate in Gaza
UNICEF has published a report determining that acute malnutrition rates in Gaza are as low as 0.2%–0.8%. The report notes that this rate reflects greater stability than in many other countries in the region.
Today in Israel...
Smoking-crocodiles-Oct7-UNRWA By Gil Tanenbaum/TPS Starting today, Sunday, the requirement to have graphic health warnings (pictures) on smoking products in Israel, alongside the existing verbal warnings, comes into effect.
Despite French Government Ban, Israeli Firms a Success at Paris Defense Exhibition, Ministry Says
Actualités de dernière minute • Mis à jour il y a 1 jour Jerusalem, 18 June, 2026 (TPS-IL) — Despite the French Government Ban, Israeli Defense Companies Were at the Center of the Eurosatory 2026 Exhibition in Paris Israeli Defense industry firms’ booths at this year’s Eurosatory exhibition in Paris were visited by people from all over the world and were a “focal point of attraction” throughout the entire week of the exposition, said Israel’s Ministry of Defense in a statement.
Despite French Government Ban, Israeli Firms a Success at Paris Defense Exhibition, Ministry Says
Breaking News • Updated 13 hours ago Jerusalem, 18 June, 2026 (TPS-IL) — Despite the French Government Ban, Israeli Defense Companies Were at the Center of the Eurosatory 2026 Exhibition in Paris Israeli Defense industry firms’ booths at this year’s Eurosatory exhibition in Paris were visited by people from all over the world and were a “focal point of attraction” throughout the entire week of the exposition, said Israel’s Ministry of Defense in a statement.
Tel Aviv-Based Startup Coho AI Shuts Down After Four Years, Struggles to Monetize Customer Data Platform
Coho AI, a Tel Aviv-based startup once touted as a game-changer for how B2B software companies leverage customer data to drive revenue, has officially shut down after nearly four years of operation. Founded by serial entrepreneur Ariel Maislos, along with Itamar Falcon and Michael Ehrlich, Coho AI had attracted early interest from prominent investors. However, the company struggled to generate meaningful revenue, ultimately leading to its quiet closure.
Sotheby’s Unveils World’s Oldest Known Kiddush Cup Featuring Rare Hebrew-Arabic Inscriptions
Sotheby’s has revealed the earliest known Kiddush cup in existence, a rare medieval Jewish artifact dating back to the Silk Road era. Known as “The Cup of Joy,” this extraordinary treasure features a unique pairing of Hebrew and Arabic inscriptions, making it a rare symbol of cross-cultural heritage and one of the most significant Jewish ceremonial objects ever discovered. Kiddush cups, the most ubiquitous ritual object in Jewish homes, serve to sanctify the Shabbat and Jewish holidays.
RespirAI Expands Clinical Trials for AI-Powered COPD Monitoring with Mayo Clinic
RespirAI Medical, a leading digital health startup from Israel, is advancing its efforts in home-based monitoring for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) patients through expanded clinical trials. In collaboration with the Mayo Clinic, RespirAI is supporting an investigator-initiated clinical trial led by Dr. Megan Dulohery Scrodin.
1,200-Year-Old Red-Painted Jug with Camel Artwork Unearthed in Israel
Archaeologists from the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) have uncovered a rare, 1,200-year-old red-painted clay jug at Horvat ‘Anim in Yatir Forest. The jug, believed to have been used for liquid storage, features intricate camel decorations, shedding light on the economic and cultural significance of camels during the Abbasid period (9th–10th centuries CE).
Breakthrough Study on Einstein’s Theory Explores Relativity’s Impact on Quantum Entanglement in Optical Atomic Clocks
A team of leading physicists from JILA, NIST, and the University of Colorado Boulder, led by Fellows Jun Ye and Ana Maria Rey, in collaboration with researchers from Leibniz University Hannover, the Austrian Academy of Sciences, and the University of Innsbruck, has proposed practical protocols to study the effects of relativity on quantum entanglement in optical atomic clocks.
Israel to Approve Historic $1.08 Billion Five-Year Plan for Druze and Circassian Communities (2025-2029)
The Israeli government is set to approve its largest-ever five-year plan for the Druze and Circassian communities, allocating $1.08 billion (NIS 3.9 billion) for socioeconomic development from 2025 to 2029. The decision, led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, will be submitted for approval on Sunday, March 9, 2025, and will focus on key regions, including the Galilee, Mt. Carmel, and the Golan Heights.
Israeli Startup Aryon Security Launches from Stealth with $9M Seed Funding to Revolutionize Cloud Security
Aryon Security, an Israeli startup, has emerged from stealth with its Cloud Security Enforcement Platform, introducing a groundbreaking approach to enterprise cloud security. Unlike traditional methods that focus on detecting threats after deployment, Aryon’s platform prevents cloud risks before they reach production systems—a first in the industry.
Vayu Secures $7M Seed Funding to Revolutionize B2B Billing and Revenue Management
Vayu, an Israeli startup offering a cutting-edge platform redefining billing and revenue management for B2B tech companies, has raised $7 million in a seed funding round co-led by Flint Capital and The Garage. The round also saw participation from existing investors Fresh.Fund, Secret Chord Ventures, and prominent angel investors, including former executives from Melio and SoftBank.
Alien Life Study: Earth-Like Planets May Be More Common Than Previously Thought
We may very well get to meet ET sometime soon. In a groundbreaking challenge to long-held scientific beliefs, a new model from Penn State scientists suggests that humanity is not an extraordinary cosmic anomaly but rather the inevitable product of planetary evolution—on Earth and, quite possibly, countless other worlds; in other words, there are alien life forms out there.
Shocking New Study Links Menthol Cigarettes to Higher Death Risk
A sweeping nationwide study led by the American Cancer Society (ACS) has unveiled alarming new evidence: smoking menthol cigarettes significantly increases mortality risks compared to non-menthol cigarettes—particularly for cardiovascular diseases, including deadly heart conditions. The research, published today in Tobacco Control, found that the danger extends beyond active smokers.
Israel’s CyberArk Reaches $1B Revenue Milestone, Acquires Zilla Security in $165M Deal
CyberArk, the global leader in identity security, has announced the acquisition of Zilla Security, a frontrunner in modern Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) solutions. Under the terms of the agreement, CyberArk has acquired Zilla Security for an enterprise value of $165 million in cash and a $10 million earn-out tied to the achievement of certain milestones.
Jared Kushner’s Affinity Fund Gets Israeli Approval to Buy Phoenix Financial Shares
In a high-stakes move with striking geopolitical undertones, Israel’s Capital Market, Insurance, and Savings Authority has granted its approval for the sale of shares in Phoenix Financial Ltd. to the Affinity Fund, controlled by Jared Kushner, son-in-law of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump. This pivotal decision, issued just hours before the expiration of an option to acquire 4.95% of the insurance giant’s shares, cements Affinity Fund’s position as a dominant force in Phoenix.
Israeli Construction Insurance Startup Jones Raises $15M to Expand AI Technology
Jones, an Israeli startup AI-driven vertical software company transforming insurance verification, has secured $15 million in Series B funding led by NewSpring Capital. This round saw continued investment from Hetz Ventures, Camber Creek, Khosla Ventures, and other key investors. The round will fuel continued growth as the company releases GenAI Agents that leverage proprietary insurance data.
Israel’s Quantum Machines Is Raising $100M for Quantum Orchestration Platform
Quantum Machines, an Israeli startup that created the Quantum Orchestration Platform, is raising another $100 million, reported Calcalist. The company has raised $83 million in total to date. Quantum is defined as the discrete quantity of energy proportional in magnitude to the frequency of the radiation it represents. The word’s Latin root means “how much.” In physics the word, in the simplest terms, is used to explain physics that explains how everything works.
Presidential Medal of Freedom Awarded to George Soros in Historic White House Ceremony”
George Soros, philanthropic founder of the Open Society Foundations, received the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest civilian honor in the United States, from President Joe Biden. A survivor of Nazi-occupied Hungary and then Communist repression, Soros has contributed more than $32 billion to advancing freedom and justice across the world.
IDF Fatalities Reaches 891 Soldiers Since October 7 Massacre
On Thursday, the IDF (Israel Defense Forces) Human Resources Division released the casualty data for the IDF for the years 2023-2024. Since the beginning of the Iron Swords War against Hamas in Gaza, 891 IDF soldiers from the regular (mediatory) service, reserve service, and permanent/career reserve combined, and 5,569 have been wounded. These figures include the casualties from fighting both in Gaza against Hamas and Islamic Jihad terrorists and in Lebanon against Hezbollah terrorists.
Bill Ackman Is Jewish Business News’ Man of the Year 2024
Billionaire investor Bill Ackman has spent the past 15 months, since the October 7 Hamas massacre inflicted on Israel, as possibly America’s biggest defender of Israel.
NVIDIA Acquisition of Israeli AI Startup Run:ai Moving Forward: EU Commission Grants Full Merger Approval
The European Commission has unconditionally approved NVIDIA Corporation’s proposed acquisition of Israeli AI startup Run:ai Labs Ltd under the EU Merger Regulation (EUMR). The Commission determined that the transaction poses no competition concerns within the European Economic Area (EEA). However, the deal still faces antitrust scrutiny from the US Department of Justice (DOJ).
Riverside.fm: Revolutionary Remote Recording Platform Launched by Israeli Tech Innovators
Riverside.fm is an Israeli startup that offers a platform for remote recording. The firm raised $30 million in Series C funding. Led by Oren Zeev’s Zeev Ventures, with participation from Alexis Ohanian’s Seven Seven Six and angel investor Sam Lessin. Riverside has now raised $80 million to date. Oren Zeev is an investor who has backed companies like Houzz, Audible, Chegg, TripActions, Tipalti, Next Insurance, Sunbit, Homelight, Domestika, Uber Freight, FireBolt, Veev and others.
Israeli Startup Identifai’s Revolutionary AI Genetic Test Screens 250 Diseases in Unborn Babies with Single Blood Draw
Israeli Startup Identifai has developed AI technology capable of identifying the risk of 250 genetic diseases in a 9-week-old fetus through a simple maternal blood test. The firm states that this is a “first-of-its-kind capability to conduct full genetic sequencing of fetuses” which “increases the number of detectable genetic conditions tenfold” compared to traditional NIPT (non-invasive prenatal testing) blood tests.
Marine Conservation Breakthrough: Healthy Reef Transplants Boost Coral Recovery, Israeli Scientists Find
A new study by Bar-Ilan University has brought renewed hope to coral reef conservation. Researchers have successfully improved coral health by transplanting healthy reef ecosystems to damaged reefs in the Red Sea. This innovative approach could revolutionize coral reef restoration efforts worldwide. The study, just published in the journal Nature Communications, was led by Dr. Natalie Levy and Prof.
Wiz Acquires Israeli Cloud Security Startup Dazz for $450 Million to Expand AI Capabilities
Dazz, an Israeli startup that offers AI-powered cloud security remediation, was acquired by Israeli cyber unicorn Wiz. While the terms of the deal were not disclosed, the Israeli financial publication Calcalist said it could be worth as much as $450 million. Dazz’s platform will enhance Wiz Code, a powerful tool that helps developers and security teams work together to build more secure software.
Prompt Security: Israeli Startup Revolutionizes Generative AI Protection for Enterprises
Prompt Security is an Israeli startup that offers generative AI security for enterprises. The firm raised $18 million in a Series A funding round led by Jump Capital, just ten months after raising $5 million in a Seed round of funding. The alarming reality of AI security is underscored by Gartner’s findings that nearly 30% of AI-adopting enterprises have experienced breaches.
OpenAI’s Sam Altman Backing AI Chip Company to Rival NVIDIA in Semiconductor Market
Sam Altman, the founder of AI powerhouse OpenAI, is looking to a firm that will compete head to head with the recently minted world’s biggest company NVIDIA. According to an exclusive report in the New York Post, Altman is looking for backers for chip making venture Rain AI. Sam Altman will also serve as one of seven co-chairs of San Francisco Mayor-elect Daniel Lurie’s transition team.
Salesforce Acquires Israeli Cloud Backup Firm Own for $1.9 Billion, Expanding Cloud Services Portfolio
Salesforce, an American cloud-based software company founded by Marc Benioff, took another step in its cloud dominance on Monday, finalizing its $1.9 billion acquisition of Israeli cloud backup company Own, formerly OwnBackup. The deal, first announced in September, was sealed with a cash transfer. However, the $1.9 billion is much less than the $3.35 billion valuation the firm hit in 2021 when OwnBackup completed a $240 million Series E round of investment.
Study Reveals Higher Schizophrenia Risk Among Psychedelic / hallucinogen Drug Users, Research Shows
As the use of psychedelics—a class of hallucinogens including psilocybin, LSD, DMT (Ayahuasca), and MDMA (Ecstasy)—gains popularity in both recreational and therapeutic contexts across North America, a new study from researchers at ICES, The Ottawa Hospital, University of Ottawa’s Department of Family Medicine, and Bruyère Health Research Institute highlights a significant risk.
TAU Researchers Discover Promising New Target for Parkinson’s Disease Treatments
Tel Aviv University (TAU) researchers have made a significant stride in understanding Parkinson’s disease. By identifying a genetic mutation in the TMEM16F protein that fuels the disease’s progression, they’ve opened doors to potential new treatments. This discovery could bring hope to the millions worldwide living with this debilitating condition. TMEM16F, also known as anoctamin-6 or Ano6, is a protein involved in various cellular functions.
Goldman Sachs Forecasts Israeli Shekel at 3.6 per US Dollar Within 12 Months
Goldman Sachs, one of the world’s powerhouses of banking and investment, shocked the money markets on Monday by predicting that the New Israel Shekel (NIS) would rebound and settle at an exchange rate of at least 3.6 Shekels to one US dollar within one year.
Noma Launches AI Security Platform to Protect Enterprise Machine Learning Data Pipeline
New Israeli startup Noma launched its application security platform for securing the entire Data and AI Lifecycle. The company raised $32 million in a Series A round of funding led by Ballistic Ventures, less than a year after a previously undisclosed seed round led by Glilot Capital Partners. “The Data & AI Lifecycle is significantly different from the software development lifecycle.
Matia Platform Unifies Data Operations: Israeli Startup Combines ETL, Data Catalog and Observability Tools
Israeli data operations startup Matia says it brings ingestion, reverse ETL, observability and catalog capabilities into one platform. The firm raised $10.5 million in seed funding, led by Leaders Fund & Secret Chord Ventures. Reverse ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) is a process that involves moving data from a data warehouse to operational systems like CRMs, marketing automation platforms, and other business applications.
Palantir CEO Alex Karp Faces Nordic Investment Loss After Israel Stance
Storebrand Asset Management, a leading asset manager in the Nordic region, sold its holdings in Palantir Technologies, a data mining software firm that was co-founded by Alex Karp, over his support for Israel. Storebrand said in a statement that the firm “excluded Palantir Technologies Inc.
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