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Israeli Startup Bay Raises $50 Million to Control AI Agent Actions

Tel Aviv based Bay emerged from stealth on November 10 with $50 million in total funding and a platform designed to stop dangerous AI agent actions before they run. The financing c

11 Nov 2026

OpenAI Plans to Combine Chat and Work: What Changes for Users in Israel

OpenAI is preparing to bring Work capabilities into ordinary ChatGPT conversations. Pro allowances have already increased for eligible subscribers, while a broader shared usage sys

6 Nov 2026

Bezeq and Adgar Plan a Data Center in Petah Tikva With up to NIS 500 Million in Investment

Bezeq and Adgar have signed a nonbinding memorandum to establish a data center in Petah Tikva, with each side expecting to invest NIS 200 million to NIS 250 million. Commercial ope

5 Nov 2026

Israel's New AI Forum Opens With Work and Income on the Agenda

President Isaac Herzog convened the first session of Israel's Beyond Intelligence forum on November 3. Its opening discussion focused on how artificial intelligence could change em

4 Nov 2026

Binance Investigates Suspected Multibillion-Dollar Hack, Says Customer Funds Are Safe

Tether and Circle say they have frozen more than $2.3 billion linked to the suspected breach. Estimates of the assets involved reach $5.7 billion, but Binance has not announced a f

30 Oct 2026

Ohana Discusses Cyprus Energy Link and Parliamentary Ties in Rome Meetings

Separate meetings on October 15 put Cyprus cooperation and relations with Georgia on the agenda. The talks took place during a conference of parliamentary speakers in Rome.

17 Oct 2026

Proofpoint Agrees to Buy Varonis for $6.3 Billion in Data Security Deal

The companies announced a definitive agreement on October 15, offering $49.75 in cash for each Varonis share. They expect the transaction to close in the first half of 2027.

17 Oct 2026

NYC Comptroller Defends Israel Ties While Declining to Resume Bond Purchases

Mark Levine defended New York City’s economic relationship with Israel on 15 October after reversing a campaign pledge to resume Israel bond purchases. The decision was not a newly

16 Oct 2026

Israel’s NIS 1.6 Billion Gaza Aid Budget: What It Covers

Israel’s cabinet approved NIS 1.6 billion for humanitarian aid to Gaza in its 2025 budget, less than three months after the Prime Minister’s Office and the finance minister’s offic

15 Oct 2026

Trump Claims EU Paid Russia $250 Billion for Energy as He Defends Policy

Trump invoked European energy purchases from Russia while defending his own decisions and accusing the media of overlooking the issue.

12 Oct 2026

IMF Schedules Fiscal Monitor Briefing for October 14

The IMF’s Fiscal Monitor briefing in Bangkok is set for October 14, offering context on public finances and the methods behind fiscal projections.

10 Oct 2026

Leviathan Gas Deal Gains Regulatory Backing for Two Israeli Power Plants

Israel's Competition Authority has approved the core terms of a gas agreement valued at an estimated $6.7 billion, supporting plans for 1,700 megawatts of new electricity capacity.

7 Oct 2026

Bank of Israel Sets October 21 Rate Decision and Forecast

Israel’s next rate decision is set for October 21 at 4 p.m., alongside an economic forecast. What families and businesses should watch.

6 Oct 2026

Israel’s Cyber Threat Ranking: What Microsoft’s 7.6% Figure Actually Means

Israel ranks second in reported Microsoft cyber threat data. The figures highlight exposure, but do not count every attack or show how many succeeded.

5 Oct 2026

Nebius Buys Israel’s Inferize to Tackle the Hidden Cost of Idle GPUs

Nebius has acquired Israel’s Inferize for an undisclosed sum. The deal targets slow AI model startup, but customer savings remain unproven.

5 Oct 2026

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Israeli Startup Bay Raises $50 Million to Control AI Agent Actions

OpenAI Plans to Combine Chat and Work: What Changes for Users in Israel

Bezeq and Adgar Plan a Data Center in Petah Tikva With up to NIS 500 Million in Investment

Israel's New AI Forum Opens With Work and Income on the Agenda

Binance Investigates Suspected Multibillion-Dollar Hack, Says Customer Funds Are Safe

Ohana Discusses Cyprus Energy Link and Parliamentary Ties in Rome Meetings

Proofpoint Agrees to Buy Varonis for $6.3 Billion in Data Security Deal

NYC Comptroller Defends Israel Ties While Declining to Resume Bond Purchases

Israel’s NIS 1.6 Billion Gaza Aid Budget: What It Covers

Trump Claims EU Paid Russia $250 Billion for Energy as He Defends Policy

IMF Schedules Fiscal Monitor Briefing for October 14

Leviathan Gas Deal Gains Regulatory Backing for Two Israeli Power Plants

Bank of Israel Sets October 21 Rate Decision and Forecast

Israel’s Cyber Threat Ranking: What Microsoft’s 7.6% Figure Actually Means

Nebius Buys Israel’s Inferize to Tackle the Hidden Cost of Idle GPUs

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