Start up nation

Debt, defense, and disruption: The true cost of Israel's multi-front war - analysis

A mid-2026 analysis of Israel’s war-strained economy

Israel was the ultimate Start-up Nation. However, following the events of October 7, 2023, and the multi-front wars that followed, including on the northern front (pictured), the focus has shifted from simple growth to a desperate fight for stability.
Aliyah from France, which was saw 1,500 to 2,000 people moving to Israel every year, increased in 2025 to 3,300.

Why Israel and why now

Unicorn Rodeo Conference

Texas is America’s new defense‑tech powerhouse, and Israeli startups are taking notice

Munich Security Conference 2026

Munich, defense, and edge technology- opinion


Israel ranked 7th in broadband speed: Bezeq chairman on telecom innovation

WATCH: Tomer Raved, Executive Chairman of the Bezeq Group, in conversation with Jake Laznik, Senior Breaking News Desk Manager, The Jerusalem Post.

Tomer Raved, Executive Chairman of the Bezeq Group, speaks with Jake Laznik

Startup Nation Central to lay off 65 employees in restructure of Israeli tech activities

Founded 13 years ago, SNC is making this move as part of a rethinking of its activities

Startup Nation Central's headquarters in Tel Aviv

'My family will finally hear my story': New IDF reservist archive launches

The project, known in Hebrew as “Chaim al Hakav” (Life on the Line), described itself as a national digital archive designed to document reservists’ experiences.

Life on the Line is a digital archive designed to document resesrvists' experiences.

Growing global connections: How KKL-JNF trades knowledge with the world

From forest management to climate resilience, the organization is exporting Israeli expertise while learning innovative strategies from international partners

First Lady of Kenya Rachel Ruto at the Eshtaol Nursery of Keren Kayemeth LeIsrael, together with Karin Bolton, KKL-JNF section head for international organizations, and nursery manager Rotem Atias.

From Gaza to Iran, Israel readies space 'surprises' for next conflicts - exclusive

Israel’s space capabilities play a key role in the Jewish state’s strategic military capabilities, and now the space industry is moving toward dual-use and commercial roles as well

Israeli satellite launching into space

Tech Talk: Do startup competitions matter for founders? New research says yes, if done correctly

A new Tel Aviv University analysis examines whether startup competitions improve survival, access to funding, and growth, or reward teams already positioned to win.

Dr. Eyal Benjamin, Coller School of Management, Tel Aviv University.

Israel experiences 150% more investments in mental health, $352 million in startup funding in 2025

Since October 7, Israel's mental health startup sector has been growing non-stop, showing the need for a nationwide plan to address the mental health crisis in the country.

Mental health [illustrative]

From scale to substance: Israeli tech’s 2025 turning point - analysis

How discipline, concentration, and execution replaced speed and hype – signalling a more mature, resilient era for the Start-Up Nation

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Where is American Jewish outrage over Iran? - opinion

It’s time for a gut check. See what issues enraged you this January. Compare any of your recent political activism with the Iranian people’s compelling need for our support – now.

A demonstrator protesting the deadly crackdown in Iran gathers outside the White House in Washington, DC on January 17, 2026.

Defense Ministry orders boost Israeli startups

Total funding raised by companies that received a direct order from MAFAT in 2025 was $1.2 billion

The Israel Defense Forces announced that troops from the 10th Brigade have wrapped up a series of operations around the Yellow Line in the Khan Yunis area.