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August 7, 2025

EU AI Rules Impact Israeli Tech

Dr. Philip Radlanski, Local Partner in the Intellectual Property & Technology Practice at Greenberg Traurig Germany, has shared expert analysis on how the European Union’s new AI regulation affects Israeli tech companies. In an interview with CTech by Calcalist, one of Israel’s top business publications, he explains the regulation’s expansive definition of AI—which may encompass […]

August 7, 2025

Israel Launches NIS 25B AI Strategy

Israel has unveiled a draft National AI Plan proposing a NIS 25 billion (approximately USD 7 billion) investment to establish the country as a global hub for artificial intelligence innovation. The strategy focuses on building advanced infrastructure, expanding talent pipelines, and accelerating the use of AI across government services. Key components include the development of […]

August 7, 2025

Azerbaijan Taps Israel for Energy Push

Baku expands regional gas corridor through Israeli infrastructure, with SOCAR investing USD 1.25 billion in Tamar gas field and exploring offshore Block I. Azerbaijan is cementing its role as a regional energy hub by integrating Israel into a broader Middle East–Europe energy network. Its state-owned energy firm, SOCAR, will begin supplying 2 billion cubic meters […]

August 7, 2025

U.S. Hits Israeli Imports with 15% Tariff

The United States has imposed a 15% tariff on imports from Israel, effective August 7, 2025, as part of its broader global trade realignment. While lower than the initially proposed 17%, the rate exceeds the 10% that was under discussion between the two governments. The decision follows months of negotiations that ended without a final […]

August 7, 2025

Spotlight: Fladgate

With over 260 years of history, Fladgate LLP is a prominent London‑based law firm practicing across corporate, real estate, dispute resolution, private client, and regulatory sectors. It has developed a specialized Israel Desk with Hebrew‑speaking and dual‑qualified lawyers, supporting Israeli companies in transactions such as listings on the London Stock Exchange and real estate investments […]