In a year marked by volatility and complexity at home and abroad, one theme continues to define Israel’s business community: resilience with purpose. Even amid uncertainty, Israeli companies are pushing forward — innovating, expanding, and contributing meaningfully to global markets, regulatory debates, and the economic landscapes of the countries they touch. This forward-looking momentum is shaping not only Israel’s next chapter, but the sectors and jurisdictions where its entrepreneurs and investors operate. This edition brings together leading voices from across our network to explore these dynamics, beginning with Israel’s defense-tech moment. Record export levels, accelerated R&D cycles, and rising worldwide demand for battle-tested technologies underscore a sector moving confidently into new strategic territory. With insights from Pillsbury, A&O Shearman, Pearl Cohen, Shibolet, and ERM, we examine the opportunities and challenges as Israeli innovators scale internationally and engage more deeply in global security and industry conversations. We also spotlight New York City as our Jurisdiction feature, with contributions from Herrick Feinstein, Chapman and Cutler, Fox Welcome to the latest edition of IsraelDesks magazine. Rothschild, Kobre & Kim, all discussing the future of this city for Israeli companies, while we also examine U.S. regulatory shifts — from Carter Ledyard on cybersecurity enforcement to Sheppard Mullin on the new H-1B Executive Order. We take a dive into Israel’s sweeping tech tax reforms, where Herzog Fox & Neeman, EBN, and Shibolet outline how new rules are creating clarity for multinationals, venture funds, and returning talent — reducing friction and enabling long-term planning in an ecosystem built for growth. Another key feature in this edition is the global rise of trade secrets. Attorneys from Pillsbury, Greenberg Traurig, and Fox Rothschild provide a worldwide view of evolving laws, the convergence of cybersecurity and confidentiality, AI-driven risks, and the expanding reach of U.S. enforcement. For Israeli companies abroad, robust protection is now a strategic asset. As always, we welcome your contributions and insights as we grow this global community. Lee Saunders Editor
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