NewMed Energy has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to supply natural gas from the Aphrodite reservoir offshore Cyprus to Egypt, marking a further step in regional energy integration. The agreement covers the potential sale of approximately 100 billion cubic metres (BCM) of gas, with Egypt positioned as the key export market. The Aphrodite field—operated […]

Rather than treating biotech as a standalone sector, Israel is advancing a strategy bringing together multiple disciplines to drive innovation in areas such as AI-enabled drug discovery, tissue engineering, bio-sensing technologies and cultivated food systems. The approach reflects a broader attempt to position Israel at the forefront of next-generation life sciences, in much the same […]

Iron Nation, the Israeli venture capital firm founded in the aftermath of the October 7 conflict, has raised a USD 60 million second fund, signalling its evolution from an emergency support initiative into a permanent investment platform. The fund has already secured around USD 50 million in commitments, including a USD 15 million cornerstone investment […]

Israel’s government is moving to resolve a prolonged governance deadlock at Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) by advancing plans to appoint current CEO Boaz Levy as chairman. The chairman role has been vacant for more than a year and a half amid political disputes, and the step is intended to clear the way for a long-discussed […]

Israeli tech startups raised USD 3.1 billion in Q1 2026, marking a 34% increase year-on-year, signaling renewed investor confidence despite ongoing regional uncertainty. The data points to a market that is stabilizing and selectively accelerating, with capital concentrating in stronger, later-stage companies and larger rounds, rather than broad-based early-stage activity. Read more in Globes.