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Israel becomes a live testbed for the AI revolution
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Dr. Adi Hod argues that Israel’s security, innovation and rapid adaptation give it a strategic edge in the AI era. He says the real advantage will go to countries and companies that can shorten the loop from information to decision to action to…
Israel’s AI edge may be speed, not size
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Dr. Adiv Hod argues that Israel’s wartime tech experience is turning the country into a live testbed for artificial intelligence, where faster adaptation matters more than raw scale.
Israel extends partner visa validity to two years
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Israel’s Population and Immigration Authority has updated partner-visa procedures to allow certain B1 and A5 visas to be issued for up to two years, a move that could reduce renewals and paperwork for international couples.
Israel launches NIS 1 billion fast-track funding for startups hit by shekel gains
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The Israel Innovation Authority has opened a NIS 1 billion fast-track program to help startups and early-stage growth companies that have lost runway as the shekel strengthened against the dollar.
MerageNext opens as early-stage funding tightens in Israel
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Registration is now open for MerageNext, a California-linked startup program offering grants, mentoring, and Microsoft for Startups support as Israeli early-stage founders face tougher fundraising conditions.
Anat Levi leads Decker, Pex, Levi family law practice in Israel
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Decker, Pex, Levi is spotlighting partner Anat Levi, who heads the firm’s Family Law, Mediation and Inheritance Law Department in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem.
Israel backs NIS 6 million push for ocean-based energy tech
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Israel’s Innovation Authority and Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure launched a NIS 6 million call for proposals on July 20, 2026, to speed development of Blue-Tech Energy research and commercialization.
Israel launches NIS 100 million push for national quantum computing hub
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The Israel Innovation Authority has opened a call for proposals to build a national quantum computing R&D infrastructure that would give Israeli companies and researchers access to advanced systems.
Israel launches first AI healthcare regulatory sandbox
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Israel’s Innovation Authority and Ministry of Health have picked three healthtech companies for the country’s first regulatory sandbox for AI in healthcare.
Michael Decker releases guide for foreign buyers in Israel
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Attorney Michael Decker has published a legal guide for international buyers entering Israel’s real estate market, outlining land rules, tax deadlines and registration steps.
Israel backs NIS 70 million bio AI infrastructure consortium
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Israel’s Innovation Authority is investing NIS 70 million in a national consortium to build shared infrastructure for AI models trained on biological data.
AMMWEC launches Muslim reflections book on Israel after Oct. 7
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AMMWEC wrapped its second annual National Coalition Against Antisemitism and Hate Conference in Washington with the launch of a new book of Muslim witness accounts from trips to Israel after the Oct. 7 attacks.
Decker, Pex, Levi outlines Israel's B-5 investment visa for U.S. entrepreneurs
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Decker, Pex, Levi Law Firm published guidance on Israel’s B-5 investment visa, a treaty-based route for U.S. citizens to invest, manage businesses and gain residency.
JNF-USA to bring 3,000 to San Diego for Global Conference for Israel
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Jewish National Fund-USA will host its Global Conference for Israel in San Diego Nov. 12-15 as the organization marks 125 years.
Israel raises startup fund caps for early-stage deep tech
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The Israel Innovation Authority is increasing funding limits and expanding flexibility in its Startup Fund for pre-seed and seed deep-tech companies.
Elisha Wiesel Urges U.S. Support for Israel in Yad Vashem Remarks
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Elisha Wiesel spoke at Yad Vashem in Jerusalem on July 12, 2026, marking the 10th anniversary of Elie Wiesel’s death and sharply rejecting calls to end U.S. support for Israel.
AMMWEC to launch book of Muslim reflections on visits to Israel
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AMMWEC will unveil a new book on July 13 in Washington, D.C., featuring firsthand reflections from Muslim leaders who visited Israel before and after the Oct. 7 attacks.
Israel backs NIS 150 million photonic chip infrastructure push
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Israel’s Innovation Authority and the Defense Ministry’s DDR&D have opened a call for proposals for a national integrated photonics R&D infrastructure with up to NIS 150 million in support.
Black Christian leaders form new Israel relations council
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A new collective of Black American pastors has launched to strengthen Black Christian support for Israel and oppose antisemitism amid rising global hostility.
Jewish National Fund-USA adds subsidized Israel trips for young professionals
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Jewish National Fund-USA is launching three new JNFuture Israel trips for young adults in their 20s and 30s, with dates starting Aug. 16, 2026. The programs are meant to give returning visitors a deeper, more hands-on look at Israeli culture,…
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