12+ Must-have Apps to Get Around, Eat Well and Hook Up in Tel Aviv
From bikes, scooters, taxis and ride-sharing to food, dating and money: Haaretz lays down all the apps necessary for tourists to get around Tel Aviv (updating)
Refaella Goichman
Ronit Atad Named Microsoft Israel CEO
Atad previously served as the CEO of Elad Software Systems
Breaches of Israel's Biometric Database Kept Secret Until Watchdog Happened Upon Reports
Government is invoking security grounds to keep details of two breaches - in 2017 and 2018 - from the public eye, while Population Authority says oversight bodies were informed
The Tiny Team That Tells Israeli Leaders What the Future Is Likely to Bring
The Intelligence Ministry’s Horizon Scanning desk examines global trends to make sure the country isn’t caught flat-footed in a rapidly changing world
How Netanyahu Defanged Social Media Regulation Ahead of Election
Israel went into this year’s election without adequate laws or the regulatory authority to prevent many of the worst online excesses - largely thanks to the prime minister
Hacker Claims They Breached Israel's Voter Registry Three Days Before Election
Some believe the hacker simply recycled old information from an 11-year-old breach of Israel's population registry, which was leaked on the internet
Gantz Firm Sought to Sell Tech to Israeli Army, Mossad
In the end, Fifth Dimension won only one contract, from the Israel Police, during its four years in business
Behind Authentic Facebook Pages, Parties Pull Strings
Campaigns buy or borrow profiles to spread their message, which could put them in violation of Israel’s election laws
Israel's Moon Shot: Small Step for the Government, Giant Leap for Israeli Chutzpah
'Genesis' is on its way to making Israel the fourth country to reach the moon, thanks almost entirely to private funding
The Dark Side of Israeli Innovation
Israeli startups have found themselves at the center of a global data privacy controversy
Could High-tech Help Israeli Soccer Catch Up to the Rest of the World?
It’s the richest sport in the country, but Israel has never been a serious contender for the World Cup or the European Championship. Sports tech, which Israeli teams are finally adopting, may give it a proper boost
Invoking Operation Entebbe, Netanyahu Says Iran Conducts Daily Cyberattacks Against Israel
Plane hijacking in the 1970s led to the development of Israel's 'unmatched' cybersecurity industry, prime minister tells Tel Aviv conference
Netanyahu Presides Over a Social Media Empire. Here's How He Runs It
5 million followers (many from Brazil) ■ Enthusiastic comments (some by bots) ■ Financed posts (but we don't know the sums) ■ This is why Netanyahu no longer needs traditional outlets
How Drones Are Threatening Israel’s Already Unfriendly Skies
Thousands of hobbyists and companies are operating based on a law from 1981 when unmanned aircraft were only a distant dream. Well, no one really knows about the law
Startup Nation? Israel’s Electioneering Law Is 60 Years Old
Social networks are not subject to the country's antiquated electioneering law, allowing for early campaigning online
Israel Spending $27,000 per Month on Australia Trip Expenses for Netanyahu's Son
Avner Netanyahu is on a 8-month trip, touring Australia and New Zealand. His security guards are replaced every two weeks, and taxpayers are footing the bill for their flights, accommodation, salaries, expenses and insurance
The Party’s Over: Google and Facebook Will Pay Taxes in Israel
Israel's Tax Authority is negotiating with multinational internet giants over the final legislation
How Putin's Blacklisted Oligarch Friend Is Linked to Key Israeli Political Players
After the U.S. slapped sanctions on Putin pal Viktor Vekselberg, his interests in Israel, among them firms involving the likes of Benny Gantz and Ehud Barak, are on shaky ground
Ex-Mossad Head: Russia Decided Trump Was Their Best Candidate, and Ran Him for President
Russia chose the most advantageous candidate and used cyber bots to catapult Trump to the position of U.S. president, Tamir Pardo says
Israeli Startup Headed by Ex-top Security Officials Shuts Due to Link With Sanctioned Oligarch
The United States imposed sanctions on Vekselberg and his Renova Group last April to punish Moscow for suspected meddling in the 2016 U.S. election and other alleged 'malign activity'
Israel Plans Measures to Counter Airbnb Ban on West Bank Settlement Listings
Tourism minister pushing for ‘special tax’ while strategic affairs chief will seek Washington’s help
Revealed: Data on 62 Million U.S. Voters for Sale on the Darknet
The data pool, which has been uncovered by Israeli cybersecurity firm Clearsky as Election Day begins, has full and updated personal information on voters from 17 states
Antitrust Chief Halperin Cautiously Welcomes Amazon to Israel
Halperin said she would welcome Amazon as a local e-commerce retailer on the condition that they follow local procedures
One Year In, Israel’s Biometric ID System Suffering High Failure Rate in Recognizing Fingerprints
The system is falling short both at Israel’s borders and with the police, though the recognition of faces is going better, a new report says
Picture of Merkel Flanked by 25 Men and No Women Sparks Outrage in Israeli Tech Scene
Angela Merkel said during a meeting with Israeli businessmen and tech leaders: ‘If there’s a woman here next time that would be nice' ■ After criticism from entrepreneurs' group, Foreign Ministry apologizes
Online Retailers Turn to Israeli Startups to Fight the Amazon Giant
According to Startup Nation Central, a nonprofit that surveys Israel’s high-tech industry, Israel has 419 startups specializing in retail tech, of which nine have been acquired this year for a combined $392 million
Israeli Government Breaks Off Microsoft Contract Talks
A manager from the Finance Ministry claims the company no longer meets the 'needs of the government' and renewing their contract will 'lead to an increase of tens of millions of shekels in government spending'
Israeli Ad-tech in Crisis as Facebook, Google Tighten Grip
Local industry has contracted over the past two years, though big companies still thrive
Palestinian High-tech Workers Plugging Shortage of Israeli Tech Staff
'For the price of one Israeli engineer, an [Israeli] company can hire three Palestinians in the West Bank, and they have very high motivation'
Israeli Firms Unprepared as Tough EU Data-privacy Rules Take Effect
The General Data Protection Regulation imposes stiff penalties on organizations that don’t comply, including those outside Europe