Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, is facing backlash for its decision to allow the continued use of the phrase "from the river to the sea" on its platforms—a phrase widely regarded by the Jewish community as antisemitic and a call for the elimination of Israel. The decision came from Meta’s Oversight Board, a body that claims independence but is entirely funded by Meta, raising significant concerns about the impartiality of its rulings.

04 September 2024

Read more: Meta Board Shields Antisemitic Phrase, Igniting Free Speech Concerns

Israeli Intelligence Unit 8200 has become such a powerhouse of innovation, fueling a surge of elite talent in Silicon Valley, that the Wall Street Journal featured the unit this past weekend in an exposè about how the famed intelligence unit has become a driving force of global innovation. Alumni of this secretive unit are leveraging their unparalleled cybersecurity and cyberwarfare skills to disrupt industries, create billion-dollar companies, and draw the attention of top U.S. venture capital firms, even as the broader tech market faces a downturn.

02 September 2024

Read more: Unit 8200: Israeli Cyber Elite Dominating Silicon Valley Innovation

A groundbreaking study from the Leon H. Charney School of Marine Sciences at the University of Haifa has revealed that Rhopilema nomadica, the most common jellyfish in the southeastern Mediterranean, can actively direct their movements against the flow of water. Published in the esteemed journal Current Biology, this research overturns long-held assumptions about jellyfish behavior, suggesting that these ancient creatures are far more navigationally adept than previously believed.

28 August 2024

Read more: Mediterranean Jellyfish Defy Waves, Navigate Against Ocean Currents

In a move that underscores Israel’s commitment to technological innovation and national self-reliance, The Israel Survey Center (Hebrew Acronym: MAPI), a government agency has announced its intention to develop a cutting-edge navigation platform that could rival global powerhouses like Google Maps and Waze. This initiative represents a significant leap forward in Israel's technological landscape, aiming to create a comprehensive, homegrown solution for navigation and mapping needs.

25 August 2024

Read more: Israel to Develop Advanced National Navigation Platform by 2025

The United States and Israel are fortifying their defenses amid heightened tensions with Iran. The recent assassination of Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran has ignited a series of strategic moves, signaling a significant shift in the geopolitical landscape of the Middle East.

Last week marked a pivotal moment in Israel's defense capabilities with the successful trial of the LRAD interceptor. Fired from the formidable INS Atzmaut, a Sa'ar 6-class corvette, this advanced missile system showcased its precision by targeting a simulated "strategic maritime asset" — likely a gas production platform, given the Sa’ar 6 ships' role in protecting Israel's vital offshore resources.

05 August 2024

Read more: Israel & US Boost Defenses As Rising Iranian Threat Unfolds