16.03.25|Zvi ZerahiaPrime minister cites ‘lack of trust’ as opposition claims move is tied to Qatar-gate probe.
10.02.25|Adrian FilutThe MIT economist, fresh off his Nobel Prize win, warns that democracy is essential for economic success. He highlights growing threats to institutions in the U.S. and Israel, comparing Trump and Netanyahu’s erosion of checks and balances.
02.02.25|Adrian FilutIsrael seeks exemption from US export restrictions to protect tech and defense sectors.
31.12.24|Yoel EsteronNetanyahu's "big plan"—to undermine democracy in order to establish authoritarian single rule—was conceived long before the investigations and his trial. The devastating outcome: instead of single rule, he created a kakistocracy—the rule of the worst, explained Calcalist Publisher Yoel Esteron at the Forecasts Conference.
24.06.24|Moshe GoraliThe commission sent five warning notices to parties who may be harmed by the investigation into the purchase of submarines from Germany. Besides Netanyahu, former Defense Minister Moshe Ya'alon, former Mossad head Yossi Cohen, former Navy Commander Ram Rothberg, and Avner Simchoni, who worked at the Mossad, also received warnings.
28.11.23|Viki AuslenderSlogans about "a better future" were dropped continuously in the conversation between the Prime Minister and the richest man in the world following a tour of the Gaza border towns attacked by Hamas. However, any references to the toxic content on Musk's social platform X, which might have given real meaning to the meeting, were conspicuous by their absence
27.11.23|ReutersMusk expressed support for Israel's objectives during X Spaces discussion with Prime Minister Netanyahu
20.11.23|Irit AvisarThe decision will be submitted to the government for approval at its next meeting. Yaron's term was supposed to end after 5 years on December 24, but he already announced that he will remain in his position at least until the end of the war in Gaza
18.09.23|Omer KabirWhat was notably absent from the conversation was any critique of Musk's problematic attack on the Anti-Defamation League and, more importantly, any effort to promote Israel as a global hub for AI research and development
18.09.23|Omer KabirIt's safe to assume that Netanyahu's visit to Silicon Valley will not significantly advance Israel's transformation into an AI powerhouse. Achieving these goals requires comprehensive, long-term efforts, and unfortunately, they don't yield photo ops for news releases or headlines
18.09.23|Meir OrbachThe Israeli prime minister is expected to reveal a plan to establish an artificial intelligence directorate similar to the one that already exists in the field of cybersecurity, which is part of the Prime Minister's Office
24.07.23|ReutersProtesters chained themselves outside Israel's parliament earlier Monday, as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pushed ahead with his contentious judicial overhaul
23.07.23|Zvi ZerahiaIsraeli tech sector and leading law firms call on employees to join nationwide demonstrations
12.07.23|Moshe GoraliThe greater war we are facing is not about reasonableness but about the democratic-liberal structure that forms the essence of our state
18.06.23|CTechContrary to the announcement by Netanyahu and the Ministry of Finance, Intel has not committed to a new $25 billion investment, but rather to another $15 billion on top of the $10 billion investment it announced in 2018. Intel Israel didn't comment directly on Netanyahu's announcement or confirm any of the details
10.05.23|Adrian FilutThe prime minister was involved in talks with the representatives of the rating agency and promised that the judicial coup would not get passed in its original form
27.03.23|ReutersIt is unclear how far the bill's delay to next month's new parliamentary session, after mass protests and growing labor strikes, will satisfy either side or cool the crisis
27.03.23|CTechThe striking companies include publicly-traded firms like Wix, Lemonade, monday.com and Fiverr, as well as the likes of Dazz, Natural Intelligence, Skai, and VC firms such as Pitango and Team8
27.03.23|ReutersTens of thousands of protesters, many waving blue and white Israeli flags, took to the streets late at night across the country. Crowds gathered outside Netanyahu's home in Jerusalem, at one point breaching a security cordon
15.12.22|Meir Orbach“The weakening of trust in the judicial system and as a result in Israeli democracy could deter investors which have been driving the high-tech industry,” read a letter signed by over 200 senior entrepreneurs and investors