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Israel backs NIS 6 million push for ocean-based energy tech
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Israel’s Innovation Authority and Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure launched a NIS 6 million call for proposals on July 20, 2026, to speed development of Blue-Tech Energy research and commercialization.
Israel launches NIS 100 million push for national quantum computing hub
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The Israel Innovation Authority has opened a call for proposals to build a national quantum computing R&D infrastructure that would give Israeli companies and researchers access to advanced systems.
AMMWEC launches Muslim reflections book on Israel after Oct. 7
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AMMWEC wrapped its second annual National Coalition Against Antisemitism and Hate Conference in Washington with the launch of a new book of Muslim witness accounts from trips to Israel after the Oct. 7 attacks.
Decker, Pex, Levi outlines Israel's B-5 investment visa for U.S. entrepreneurs
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Decker, Pex, Levi Law Firm published guidance on Israel’s B-5 investment visa, a treaty-based route for U.S. citizens to invest, manage businesses and gain residency.
JNF-USA to bring 3,000 to San Diego for Global Conference for Israel
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Jewish National Fund-USA will host its Global Conference for Israel in San Diego Nov. 12-15 as the organization marks 125 years.
Israel launches first AI healthcare regulatory sandbox
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Israel’s Innovation Authority and Ministry of Health have picked three healthtech companies for the country’s first regulatory sandbox for AI in healthcare.
Israel backs NIS 70 million bio AI infrastructure consortium
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Israel’s Innovation Authority is investing NIS 70 million in a national consortium to build shared infrastructure for AI models trained on biological data.
Elisha Wiesel Urges U.S. Support for Israel in Yad Vashem Remarks
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Elisha Wiesel spoke at Yad Vashem in Jerusalem on July 12, 2026, marking the 10th anniversary of Elie Wiesel’s death and sharply rejecting calls to end U.S. support for Israel.
AMMWEC to launch book of Muslim reflections on visits to Israel
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AMMWEC will unveil a new book on July 13 in Washington, D.C., featuring firsthand reflections from Muslim leaders who visited Israel before and after the Oct. 7 attacks.
Israel raises startup fund caps for early-stage deep tech
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The Israel Innovation Authority is increasing funding limits and expanding flexibility in its Startup Fund for pre-seed and seed deep-tech companies.
Israeli court says historic churches can keep religious use during redevelopment
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A Haifa District Court ruling allows two historic churches near Shlomi in northern Israel to continue prayer and religious ceremonies even as they remain part of a preservation and redevelopment plan.
Israel backs NIS 150 million photonic chip infrastructure push
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Israel’s Innovation Authority and the Defense Ministry’s DDR&D have opened a call for proposals for a national integrated photonics R&D infrastructure with up to NIS 150 million in support.
Black Christian leaders form new Israel relations council
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A new collective of Black American pastors has launched to strengthen Black Christian support for Israel and oppose antisemitism amid rising global hostility.
Jewish National Fund-USA adds subsidized Israel trips for young professionals
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Jewish National Fund-USA is launching three new JNFuture Israel trips for young adults in their 20s and 30s, with dates starting Aug. 16, 2026. The programs are meant to give returning visitors a deeper, more hands-on look at Israeli culture,…
CyberLion named LevelBlue distributor in Israel
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CyberLion Ltd. has been appointed an official distributor of LevelBlue in Israel, expanding access to the cybersecurity provider’s USM Anywhere platform for enterprises, government bodies and high-tech companies.
Somaliland first lady visits Shalva, eyes similar center at home
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Fardowsa Mohamed Roble toured Shalva’s National Center in Jerusalem on her first visit to Israel and said she wants to build a similar facility in Somaliland.
Jewish National Fund-USA launches 8-month Israel leadership program in Be’er Sheva
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Jewish National Fund-USA is opening applications for a new 8-month leadership cohort in Be’er Sheva for U.S. high school, college and early-career graduates.
Confessing Anglican Church rebukes Kairos II declaration
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The Confessing Anglican Church rejected the Church of England’s endorsement of the Kairos II declaration, saying the document promotes disputed accusations about Israel and distorts Christian witness.
NanoGhost wins sixth Israel Innovation Authority grant for BGU cancer research
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NanoGhost said June 22, 2026, that the Israel Innovation Authority awarded it another grant to fund an immuno-oncology research program with Ben-Gurion University of the Negev through BGN. The project targets immune checkpoint inhibitors and brain…
Sonoran University to award honorary degree to natural products industry leader
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Sonoran University of Health Sciences will honor Loren D. Israelsen, founder and president of the United Natural Products Alliance, with an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree at its June commencement in Tempe, Arizona.
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