Monthly Archives: July 2024

Signs of the times on Israel’s streets

Posted on July 7, 2024

There were many positive signs on the streets of Jerusalem last week. See Sharon’s photos of the parade lion, the welcome sign at Navon station, the new Nano Science building, new displays and events at the ANU, ads for summer … Continue reading →

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Israel at the Tour de France

Posted on July 7, 2024

The Israel PremierTech cycling team has made a reasonable start to the 2024 Tour de France race. Hugo Houle was ninth on Stage 2 and Pascal Ackermann sprinted to sixth on Stage 5.  The IPT team is in 14th place … Continue reading →

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Israeli hits home run in US debut

Posted on July 7, 2024

Israel’s Assaf Lowengart smacked a three-run home run in his first baseball match for New York Boulders at their home stadium. He helped his team to an 11-1 win against the New Jersey Jackals. After Oct 7, Assaf worked as … Continue reading →

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All on me

Posted on July 7, 2024

Israel’s 2018 Eurovision winner Netta Barzilai has released her debut Hebrew album “It’s All on Me”. The video features the title track – set in an Israeli outdoor market. https://www.jns.org/eurovision-winner-netta-barzilai-drops-debut-hebrew-album/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QBgr_FtXRxQ

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Shira Haas wins at Monte Carlo festival

Posted on July 7, 2024

Israeli actress Shira Haas received the Jury Prize for her role in the TV drama “Night Therapy” at the 63rd Monte Carlo International Television Festival. https://www.israel21c.org/actress-shira-haas-wins-monte-carlo-tv-festival-prize/

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Cyber security and art exhibition

Posted on July 7, 2024

The exhibition “Protecting the World: Israeli CyberSecurity Technologies” at the CyberWeek conference in Tel Aviv, featured 25 Israeli cyber technologies, each represented by a rare lock, some are over 2,000 years old.  Cyberweek was attended by 9,000 attendees from more … Continue reading →

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Israel’s largest rental deal

Posted on July 7, 2024

Google is to lease some 60,000 square meters in Tel Aviv’s ToHa2 Tower at an annual rental of NIS 115 million. The tower is still under construction – due to be completed in early 2027. It will be the largest … Continue reading →

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Big demand for counter-drone defense

Posted on July 7, 2024

Israel’s D-Fend Solutions (see here previously) is expanding its US presence due to growing demand. D-Fend’s anti-drone systems have been installed worldwide by militaries, law enforcement and homeland security agencies, and even major international airports. https://nocamels.com/2024/06/maker-of-counter-drone-tech-expands-in-us-due-to-demand/

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Startup investment – to 7/7/24

Posted on July 7, 2024

Sendblocks raised $8.2 million; CogniFiber raised $5 million.

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Partnership to secure smart cars

Posted on July 7, 2024

Israel’s Argus (part of Germany’s Continental AG) has partnered with Microsoft to develop a next generation, end-to-end platform for automotive and mobility security. The Argus Vehicle Security Platform, plus Microsoft’s software and GenAI, secure software-defined vehicles (SDVs). https://nocamels.com/2024/06/israeli-firm-microsoft-create-new-automotive-cybersecurity-platform/ https://argus-sec.com/company/newsroom/press-releases/argus-cyber-security-collaborates-with-microsoft-to-redefine-next-generation-automotive-security/  https://argus-sec.com/company/about/

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