Monthly Archives: August 2026

Boy George stands with Israel

Posted on August 9, 2026

British pop icon Boy George has released a single, “Od Nirkod – We Will Dance Again”. It defends Israel’s military response in Gaza, criticizes musicians and activists who have publicly supported the Palestinian cause and declares, “If you’re ever confused: … Continue reading →

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The world’s first Michelin starred kosher Israeli restaurant

Posted on August 9, 2026

It may not be in Israel, but Raz Shabtai’s Mutra in North Miami is the first Israeli-run restaurant in the world to be awarded the coveted Michelin star. https://unitedwithisrael.org/watch-inside-the-worlds-first-kosher-michelin-star-restaurant/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VAdzdmI8P9Y

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Record exports in 2025

Posted on August 9, 2026

Israeli exports reached an all-time high of $169 billion over the past year. The previous record was $166 billion in 2022 and came despite ongoing geopolitical challenges, boycotts by several countries, disruptions to global shipping routes, and the increase in … Continue reading →

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Greece to buy $4 billion Israeli air defense system

Posted on August 9, 2026

Greece is buying a multi-layer air defense system worth up to €3.5 billion ($4 billion) from Israel. Greece’s “Achilles Shield,” will comprise Israeli radars and missiles from Rafael and IA, plus several types of drones and Embraer’s C-390 military transport … Continue reading →

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Israeli startup investments to 9/8/26

Posted on August 9, 2026

XSight Labs raised $300 million (value $2.3 billion); Glow Security raised $180 million (new Unicorn); Zenity raised $125 million; Onyx Security raised $113 million; Groundcover raised $100 million; Neo Security raised $100 million; Oligo Security raised $60 million; Faye Insurance … Continue reading →

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Exits, takeovers & mergers to 9/8/26

Posted on August 9, 2026

Visa has acquired Israel’s BioCatch for $2.4 billion. US grocery tech giant Instacart is acquiring Israeli startup Arpalus, B andLab has acquired Israeli AI music startup Aiode. Global workforce management Deel is acquiring Israel’s Clarity-Sec for $40-50 million. Unity has … Continue reading →

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Light rail for the North

Posted on August 9, 2026

A consortium of Israeli banks has signed a NIS 9.6 billion contract for the construction and operation stages of the Nofit light-rail project linking Haifa to Nazareth. 30+ light-rail vehicles will travel up to 62 mph some 41 km, with … Continue reading →

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We’re hiring

Posted on August 9, 2026

While many hi-tech companies are shedding staff to cut costs, Palo Alto Networks and Nvidia Israel continue to recruit hundreds of Israeli engineers and researchers. AI isn’t eliminating engineering jobs at the industry’s two biggest winners, but it is fundamentally … Continue reading →

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$3.5 billion to invest in AI and Israeli startups

Posted on August 9, 2026

Index Ventures has invested in Israeli companies for two decades including Wiz, Gong, Fireblocks, Capitolis and Empathy. It has now raised $3.5 billion in new funds that will strengthen its position as one of the most active international investors in … Continue reading →

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$750 million for U.S.-Israel cooperative programs

Posted on August 9, 2026

The US the House of Representatives passed its Fiscal Year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), of which $750 million is for U.S.-Israel cooperative programs – a $65 million increase over FY26. It includes $50 million for emerging technologies. https://www.aipac.org/press-release/israel-defense-fiscal-year-27-ndaa

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