Economic Stability Amid Heightened Uncertainty Israel entered 2026 facing a complex mix of regional security concerns and domestic fiscal pressures, yet its economy has avoided the sharp downturn many feared. Growth has slowed compared with previous years, but core indicators continue to point toward stability rather than contraction. Financial markets have reacted cautiously, pricing in…
Economic Conditions Deteriorate Sharply Across Palestinian Territories The Palestinian economy experienced an unprecedented deterioration throughout 2025. Prolonged conflict, movement restrictions, and trade disruptions crippled economic activity. Both Gaza and the West Bank faced severe structural damage. Recovery prospects weakened as institutions struggled to function. Economic paralysis affected households, businesses, and public services simultaneously. Consumer spending…
Washington Announces Global Pact to Strengthen AI Mineral Supply Chains The United States has unveiled a new multinational initiative aimed at securing and stabilizing supply chains for critical minerals essential to artificial intelligence systems. Announced in Washington, the pact called “Pax Silica” brings together major Asia-Pacific partners to counter growing concerns over China’s dominance in…
Israel Expands Memory Laws to Reshape National Narratives Israel’s 2014 memory law marks a major shift in how the nation commemorates the experiences of Jews from Arab and Muslim countries. The legislation established November 30 as a national day recognizing the displacement of around 850,000 Mizrahi Jews. Although designed to address decades of marginalization, the…
Climate Innovation Surges but Adoption Requires Stronger Communication Strategies Israel’s climate-tech sector is growing rapidly, offering solutions for clean energy, sustainable agriculture, water management, and resilient infrastructure. These technologies aim to address global challenges intensified by climate instability. However, experts warn that engineering breakthroughs alone cannot ensure successful market adoption. Decision-makers require clear explanations demonstrating…
NVIDIA, the global chip giant that recently became the world’s most valuable company with a market capitalization of $3.92 trillion, announced its intention to acquire up to 120 dunams (29 acres) of land in northern Israel. This strategic move is widely interpreted as a definitive step towards establishing a massive new technological campus in the…
The ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran, while primarily waged through conventional military means, is significantly escalating in the digital realm. Both nations possess extensive histories with cyber warfare, and the current focus on Iran’s nuclear program recalls the sophisticated Stuxnet worm, one of the earliest cyberweapons designed for physical destruction. This digital dimension introduces…
The recent Iran-Israel ceasefire has delivered a much-needed stabilization to world markets and injected new life into cryptocurrencies, with Bitcoin notably rising back over $105,000 after a temporary dip below $100,000 last week. Confirmed by US President Donald Trump on June 24, this agreement brought an end to 12 days of escalating tensions that had…
A shadowy anti-Iranian hacking group known as “Predatory Sparrow” has claimed responsibility for a cyberattack on one of Iran’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges, Nobitex, destroying nearly $90 million in digital assets. The operation, announced early Wednesday, marks the second attack by the group in as many days, as cyber tensions escalate in parallel with rising regional…
The political fight between Benjamin Netanyahu, Israeli Prime Minister, and his country’s top intelligence officer has reached new heights, with Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar accusing the premier of demanding illegal actions that serve his political as well as personal interests. This explosive allegation, made in an affidavit for a case in front of the…
