In a monumental step toward sustainable waste management and energy production, Israel Discount Bank has underwritten a groundbreaking NIS 453 million ($125.3 million) financing package for Israel's first anaerobic waste treatment facility. The facility, named Dia, will rise near the Gaza border, marking a new era of innovation in the Eshkol regional council area - a province that encompasses much of the border region with Gaza.

05 December 2024

Read more: Israel Builds First Anaerobic Waste Plant Near Gaza in $125M Project

United Hatzalah, Israel’s largest independent and fully volunteer Emergency Medical Service (EMS), demonstrated its unparalleled commitment to saving lives and advancing emergency response capabilities through a groundbreaking Mass Casualty Incident (MCI) drill conducted this week in Kiryat Gat. The scenario—a simulated missile strike targeting a bus transporting children to a soccer match—was not only a vivid reminder of Israel’s unique security challenges but also a testament to the organization’s relentless drive to innovate and prepare for the unimaginable.

27 November 2024

Read more: United Hatzalah Showcases Cutting-Edge Tech in MCI Drill

After a painstaking seven-month audit and a delayed release of findings, Israel’s State Comptroller Matanyahu Englman has published a hard-hitting report exposing the country’s steep decline in international AI rankings. The report outlines a sweeping list of issues—under-prioritization, chronic underfunding, amateurish management, lack of centralized oversight, and a bureaucratic tangle of political bodies vying for control. These failures have driven Israel down in nearly every significant AI performance ranking worldwide, spotlighting a government unable to secure its future in one of the 21st century’s most crucial industries.

13 November 2024

Read more: State Report Reveals Missteps as Israel Slips in Global AI Rankings

In a groundbreaking discovery that could revolutionize cancer treatment, researchers at Tel Aviv University have identified a protein that acts as a "brake" on the immune system, preventing it from attacking cancerous tumors. By reversing this mechanism, the immune system is able to target and eliminate even the most treatment-resistant cancers. This breakthrough, led by Professors Carmit Levy and Yaron Carmi, alongside MD/Ph.D. candidate Avishai Maliah, promises to unlock new, highly effective therapies for cancer patients worldwide.

04 November 2024

Read more: TAU Researchers Uncover Protein Key to Unlocking Cancer Immunotherapy

In a groundbreaking move that underscores Israel's commitment to maintaining its status as a global leader in technology and innovation, the National Artificial Intelligence Program Administration has announced the launch of the highly anticipated second phase of Israel’s National Artificial Intelligence Program. This ambitious phase, set to run through 2027, is backed by a substantial budget of NIS 500 million (approximately $133 million). The program aims to catapult Israel into the next era of technological dominance, focusing on an array of critical sectors and transformative initiatives.

17 September 2024

Read more: Israel Boosts AI Leadership with $133M Investment in National AI Program