Opinion Unemployed Robots in America Could Spell Trouble for Israeli High-tech
America’s frothiest startups, like the android pizza maker Zume, are in trouble and that could reverberate on Israel’s more sober tech
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Israel's Most Influential Supreme Court President Esther Hayut
Israel's chief justice isn't afraid to maintain the court's independence, even when it means making politically explosive decisions. She'll most likely be put the the test in a question of whether Benjamin Netanyahu can keep the prime minister's seat while standing trial.
Israel's Most Influential Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Kahol Lavan Chairman Benny Gantz
Netanyahu is Israel's longest-serving prime minister, but it's questionable whether he'll be leaving any real legacy. Meanwhile, Gantz is Israel's best shot at unseating him.
Israel's Most Influential Tel Aviv Mayor Ron Huldai
Tel Aviv's longtime mayor isn't afraid to skirt the national government in order to carry out far-reaching changes that change the fabric of life, such as introducing transportation on Shabbat. Where Tel Aviv goes, Israel follows.
Israel's Most Influential IDF Chief of Staff Aviv Kochavi
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is fighting for his political survival, his Defense Minister Naftali Bennett is new and inexperienced, and that leaves Kochavi as the adult in the room.
Israeli Startups Hiring More ultra-Orthodox and Arab Workers, Report Says
Their share of new hires in 2017-18 was triple their share of existing jobs in the industry
Analysis Netanyahu Promised Hundreds of Billions in Gas Revenue. Real Figure Is a Tiny Fraction
The moment of truth is getting closer, when tax revenue from Israel's natural gas is finally revealed
Trump ex-Mideast Envoy Greenblatt Joins Israeli Venture Capital Firm
Jason Greenblatt, the architect of the president's Middle East plan, will work as OurCrowd's business developer for the region
For Elite Israeli Intelligence Alumni, Cybersecurity Is Out and Health Tech Is In
World-famous for their hacking skills, many former members of the IDF's elite 8200 unit see the convergence of biology and data as Israel’s next hot industry, and want in
Israel Suddenly Discovers Imported Coca-Cola Isn’t Kosher
Products imported from Eastern Europe are sold for much less than the local version, but Israeli bottler denies any role in decision
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Coronavirus Anxiety Hits Tel Aviv Stock Exchange
Coronavirus is a 'black swan' that has hit the global economy, according to one fund manager. In Israel, it has pushed key indices down more than than 2 percent
Israel Conceals Data on Gas Exports to Egypt and Jordan
Citing commercial secrecy, data on overseas sales from the Leviathan gas field are disguised under other categories of exports
Green Construction to Become Mandatory in Israel From 2021
Long voluntary and used mainly in wealthy cities, the savings and environmental benefits will now reach everyone
Netanyahu's Call for Coronavirus Aid for Businesses Faces Legal Hurdle
Law for compensating business covers war damage, not disease
Israeli Telcos Get the Urge to Merge, but Will That Solve Their Problems?
Reports surfaced on Monday that Cellcom wants to buy Golan. Two weeks ago, Hot announced it would make a bid for Partner. Other bids may follow
Israeli Cybersecurity Firm SentinelOne Raises $200 Million
Startup becomes the latest Israeli unicorn, a privately-held company valued at more than $1 billion.
Cayman Island-EU Spat Leaves Israeli VCs Facing Tough Choices
Chill in relations between the tax haven and the European institution could even send the funds looking for a new base at home
Drop the WhatsApp and Facebook – They’re Your Biggest Problem at Work
LinkedIn says focusing is your most important skill, but this task has become harder in the age of digital distractions. The good news is you can practice to get better
Analysis Israel Could Be a Loser as OECD Tries to Tax Big Tech More Fairly
Israel could be left with with lower revenue and fewer ways to lure foreign investment under proposed rules on global taxation of digital companies
Households in Developed Countries Are Shrinking, Except in Israel
The global trend in developed countries toward having less children and living in smaller households presents economic concerns, but by bucking the trend Israel creates its own set of issues
