Innovation

Ensuring Israel’s AI leadership: Are we prepared for the next revolution? - opinion

For Israel, the establishment of controlling AI infrastructure is a strategic, and perhaps even existential, issue affecting both economic strength and technological superiority.

An illustrative image of a brain with artificial intelligence (AI).
 LEADERS PROGRAM class of 2026, at their graduation ceremony

The start-up is just the excuse 

Turn down the echo. Turn up the comfort.

What are acoustic wall panels? WoodUpp panels pair oak slats with a felt backing that absorbs echo

Wiz founder Assaf Rapaport.

No. 7: Assaf Rappaport: The man behind Wiz, the Israeli company that revolutionized cloud security


OpenAI cybersecurity models escape test environment, hack separate company systems

"Advanced cyber capabilities must be developed alongside stronger safeguards and defensive tools," warned OpenAI following the incident.

In this photo illustration, the ChatGPT logo is displayed on a smartphone on May 20, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.

Ukraine agrees to export drones to US for Pentagon plan, source says

Ukraine has already signed drone deals with a ‌number ⁠of European and Middle Eastern states.

A member of the Lava Unmanned Systems Regiment, Norman, poses for a photograph with a Bulava strike drone, a kamikaze UAV capable of carrying a 3.5-kilogram payload with a range of up to 100 kilometers in Kharkiv region, Ukraine.

'Deals happen outside meetings': Hakibbutz unveils first Israeli startup home in New York City

"We didn't want to build just another office space. We wanted to create a place that people and companies genuinely want to be part of," said Amir Wolner, Founder and CEO of Hakibbutz.

The New York City skyline and the Empire State Building, as wildfire smoke impacts air quality in New York City, US, July 17, 2026.

'Whether you like it or not': The market Israeli startups keep leaving on the table

Israeli founders may look first to America, but Eran Westman says Europe offers major opportunities for companies willing to enter early and think locally.

“Whether you’re running a startup or a small business, the right tools can make all the difference.”

Your Taxes: Could taxes unlock Israel's constitutional future?

If President Herzog refrained from signing new tax and spending legislation until constitutional progress occurs, maybe this would encourage all concerned to sign up to a constitution.

New Israeli Shekel bills are seen in front of an upwards-trending graph (illustration)

Phoenix hosts gala closing Shenkar’s 2026 graduate fashion week

Thirty-five graduates presented collections exploring love, loss, memory, home and identity at the Phoenix Campus Museum in Rishon Lezion.

Phoenix Group chairman Benny Gabbay, models wearing designs created by members of Shenkar’s 2026 graduating class, Shenkar Board of Trustees chairwoman Orit Efrati and Phoenix Group CEO Eyal Ben Simon attend the gala closing Shenkar’s graduate fashion show week at the Phoenix Campus Museum in Rishon

Israel isn’t losing to Europe. It’s simply not showing up - opinion

The question is no longer whether Israel has something to offer. In a global economy, what never meets a market never becomes impactful.

A European Union flag flies outside the European Commission headquarters in Brussels, Belgium, December 19, 2019.

The strategy blind spot costing Israeli start-ups the US market - opinion

The very characteristic that gets a start-up off the ground, the preference for immediate tactical execution over long-term strategic planning, is a likely pitfall when moving to scale in the US...

Startup Nation Central's headquarters in Tel Aviv

Israel's desert wines gain appellation, offering tourism a reason to look South

International recognition is putting the Negev on the global wine map. Supporters hope it will also bring visitors south

Tushia Winery, an agricultural-educational farm in Be’er Milka, is in the heart of the desert between sand dunes, near the border with Egypt.
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Wooden acoustic panels from WoodUpp tame echo in large rooms

WoodUpp's wooden acoustic panels help reduce echo in large spaces while combining effective sound control with Scandinavian-inspired design for homes, offices and hospitality venues.

WoodUpp acoustic panels combine sound absorption and Scandinavian-inspired design to create quieter, more comfortable interiors.