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    New travel requirements for Israel

    As of January 2025 travelers to Israel must have a valid visa or ETA-IL approval before starting their journey.

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    Germany signs nearly €4 billion deal for Israel’s Arrow 3 missile defense system

    Biggest-ever Israeli defense sale expected to be finalized next month, but signing Thursday kicks off manufacturing of batteries set to form top layer of European Sky Shield plan

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    Nine Israeli startups secure $142 million in funding from EU Horizon program

    Israel ranks third in Europe in terms of the number of startups to win funding from the European Innovation Council’s accelerator program, following Germany and France

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    Max Planck Society opens office in Jerusalem

    The Max Planck Society’s new office in Jerusalem began its operations with Hila Elroy as the head of office as of 1 September 2024. Elroy, who has worked closely with Ron Robin, the former President of the University of...

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    Transforming the Role of the Arab Sector in Israel's Tech Industry

    The Arab community in Israel is taking bold steps to redefine its place in the tech industry, and Hasoub Labs is leading the charge with innovation and empowerment.

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    Germany’s improvement in AI startup rankings

    The rise in startups across Europe has been a steady yet sturdy inclining trend, yet Germany seems to be gaining ground in the sector, showing huge improvements in a new ranking for the best hotspots for AI startups.

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    Israeli tech M&A deals reach new peak - report

    According to Vintage Investment Partners, M&A deals reached a new record of this year of $10.5 billion, 22% higher than the previous peak in 2021.

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    Four Tel Aviv startups named in TIME’s best inventions of 2024

    Four Tel Aviv startups land on TIME’s list of 2024’s best inventions, showcasing Israeli innovation.

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    Google’s parent to buy cybersecurity group Wiz in its biggest ever deal

    Alphabet’s acquisition of Israeli startup for $32bn follows rejection of takeover bid last summer

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    Germany's Munich Re to buy $2.6 billion Next Insurance

    Munich Re is buying the 71% of Next Insurance that it doesn't already own, strengthening its foothold in the United States and valuing the California-based company at $2.6 billion, a division of the German company said on...

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