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“Israeli society has come together with an unwavering determination”

23.10.23|James Spiro
Valoo has experienced severe pain in the days following 7/10 - but its employees remain dedicated to the country and the company
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Commit’s mission to keep calm in wartime

23.10.23|James Spiro
The company needs to balance increased workloads with a reduced workforce as the war rages on
מלחמה בעזה חרבות ברזל יירוט רקטה שנורתה לאשקלון כיפת ברזל 21.10.23

‘Airbnb’ in wartime: The Israeli app connecting the homeless with housing

23.10.23|James Spiro
The volunteer initiative helps connect thousands of Israelis who have had to leave their homes either due to safety or destruction
Daphna Shield

“There’s a profound sense of mutual trust” from investors during the war, says Shield

23.10.23|James Spiro
The company has affirmed the support from its investors even as the country undergoes its war against Hamas in Gaza
Ayelet  EverC

“We see many acts of genuine care between all our team members on a personal level”

22.10.23|James Spiro
EverC has experienced an outpour of support since the war started
One Zero Roni

What happens when more than 10% of your company gets called to war?

19.10.23|James Spiro
ONE ZERO bank was founded during the pandemic. It now finds itself on a new battlefield.
Hilit Priority

Amid grief, Priority Software guides its workforce toward volunteering

19.10.23|James Spiro
The company is learning how to balance work and family as employees and their spouses get called up to fight against Hamas
Einat Mavens

“It’s our priority to support employees and their families’ well-being”

19.10.23|James Spiro
Like so many companies in Israel, mavens has been struggling to find normalcy in extraordinary times
Jewish Federations

Jewish Federations raises $388 million for Israel to help its citizens

19.10.23|James Spiro
The number already represents two-thirds of its $500 million target to help the country
Travelier Hen Alazraki

“We are looking ahead with a heavy heart and a strong belief that we will prevail”

19.10.23|James Spiro
Travelier is a global travel company - but its ‘mother company’ is now at war. What happens next?
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President Biden confirms trip to Israel amid Gaza war

17.10.23|James Spiro
The journey will take place as part of a larger visit to the Middle East as tensions rise in the region
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Entrepreneurs launch Israeli Children’s Fund, expected to raise $100m for children affected by the 7/10 tragedy

16.10.23|James Spiro
“These children represent our collective future and we are committed to doing everything in our power to help them overcome and thrive,” said Amit Rosenzweig, one of the figures behind the project
רחפן רחפנים DRONE

AI proving pivotal for online warfare against Hamas

15.10.23|James Spiro
Technology that helps spot misinformation and identify missing loved ones has proven more useful against Hamas than as a tool for weaponry
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El Al will fly on Shabbat to bring reservists home

12.10.23|James Spiro, Reuters
The Israeli airline has historically avoided flying for 25 hours in observance of the Sabbath
מלחמת עזה מלחמה צה"ל תוקף ב רצועת עזה 11.10.23

Harvard Club of Israel: “Harvard has utterly failed” to stand with Israel

12.10.23|James Spiro
The academic institution faced severe backlash after more than 30 student groups published a statement holding Israel “entirely responsible” for the attacks committed by Hamas
UK Rally Pro Palestine

Thousands come out for and against Israel as protests commence globally

11.10.23|James Spiro
World leaders may be sending their ‘thoughts and prayers’ and calling for peace, but communities around the world may feel differently
A cyberattack on Israeli organizations

Hacktivist groups have started attacking Israeli press

11.10.23|James Spiro, and Reuters
News sites have been victims of attacks that attempt to undermine Israel’s credibility or halt reporting of Hamas’ crimes entirely.
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Nas Daily: “From today forward, I view myself as Israeli first, Palestinian second”

09.10.23|James Spiro
The prominent content creator had previously emphasized his Palestinian heritage, but after the attacks by Hamas has decided to put Israel first
PerfectScale Team

PerfectScale raises $7.1 million for its Kubernetes optimization platform

03.10.23|James Spiro
“Our mission is simple yet transformative – to level the playing field for optimizing Kubernetes costs and performance,” said Amir Banet, Co-founder and CEO
AU10TIX Amazia Keidar

AU10TIX appoints Amazia Keidar as Chief Marketing Officer

02.10.23|James Spiro
“Today, more than ever, in the generative era where synthetic identities and bots have become almost automatic, there is a growing need to identify and authenticate users in the digital space,” said Keidar