Monthly Archives: August 2025

Gearing up for Iron Beam

Posted on August 10, 2025

Israel’s Rafael Advanced Defense Systems is preparing to launch Israel’s Iron Beam laser missile defense system, It has established a new administration to manage high-power laser systems projects, led by a woman, known only as Dr Y. – a graduate … Continue reading →

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Rare hybrid stork visits Israel

Posted on August 4, 2025

For the first time in Israel, a mocha-colored hybrid stork (a cross between a black and white stork) was recorded by birdwatchers in the Hulda reservoir in the Shephelah. A similar hybrid  had been spotted previously in southern Germany, but … Continue reading →

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Israel wins 2025 European Men’s Lacrosse Championship

Posted on August 4, 2025

Israel outdueled Italy, 9-8, in a blockbuster final to win the 2025 European Men’s Lacrosse Championship in Wroclaw, Poland. Israel was undefeated in all seven games and qualified for the 2027 World Lacrosse Men’s Championship in Japan. https://worldlacrosse.sport/article/israel-wins-2025-european-mens-lacrosse-championship-with-narrow-9-8-win-over-italy/

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Bronze medal at European 49ers

Posted on August 4, 2025

Israeli sailors Tal Sde and Maor Abu won the bronze medal at the European 49er Championship in Thessaloniki, Greece. https://49er.org/the-race-to-gold-fleet-was-a-slow-burn/

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Throwing heavy metal at the enemy

Posted on August 4, 2025

David Draiman is the pro-Israel frontman for heavy metal rock group “Disturbed” and performed at Black Sabbath’s farewell event. Despite some boos, he said, “I came to honor my idols, Black Sabbath, and I won’t let some Jewish haters change … Continue reading →

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2000-year-old jewelry unearthed

Posted on August 4, 2025

A volunteer, working with the excavation team in Susita (aka Hippos) discovered a gold ring and a pair of earrings, dating back nearly two millennia. The team also uncovered many fragments of intricate stucco work from a Roman-Byzantine residential neighborhood. … Continue reading →

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Archeologist wins Dan David prize

Posted on August 4, 2025

Nine international historians, archeologists, and filmmakers each won the 2025 Dan David prize along with $300,000. The one Israeli winner, Bar Kribus from Tel Aviv University, is an archaeologist specializing in Ethiopian archaeology and the history and culture of the … Continue reading →

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The second largest exit in Israeli history

Posted on August 4, 2025

US-based Palo Alto Networks is to acquire Israeli cybersecurity CyberArk Software in a deal valued at around $25 billion – the highest in Israeli history apart from Google’s $32 billion purchase of Israel’s Wiz. Palo Alto was founded by Israel’s … Continue reading →

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Big deal with Germany

Posted on August 4, 2025

Israel’s Elbit Systems has received a $260 million, six-year contract from the German government to install Directional Infrared Counter Measures (DIRCM) self-protection systems on Germany’s Airbus A400M aircraft fleet. The systems automatically counter mobile anti-aircraft weapons. https://unitedwithisrael.org/israeli-defense-firm-lands-huge-deal-with-germany/

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Startup investment – to 3rd Aug 25:

Posted on August 4, 2025

BlinkOps raised $50 million; Teramount raised $50 million; Lumana raised $40 million; Legion Security raised $30 million; Scopio Labs raised another $10 million; Tonic Security raised $7 million;

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