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Israel’s Tech Scene Is Crushing It Despite the Chaos

This year has been wild for Israel — war, political turmoil, uncertainty everywhere. You’d think the economy would be struggling, right? Nope. Israel’s tech industry just dropped some massive numbers.

In 2024, mergers, acquisitions, and IPOs hit an eye-popping $13.4 billion, blowing last year’s $7.5 billion out of the

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water — that’s a 78% jump! And here’s the wild part: fewer deals got done. Only 53 deals were closed, compared to 45 last year.

Bottom line? Israeli innovation isn’t just surviving — it’s thriving, proving that even in the toughest times, the Startup Nation knows how to win.

The Courage of Manfred Gans: A Jewish Soldier’s Mission to Save His Parents

TIranian Spy Scandal Shocks Israel

Israel recently uncovered a covert spy network involving nearly 30 individuals, most of them Jewish citizens, working for Iran. The arrests exposed nine secret cells operating within the country, raising alarm over Tehran’s boldest infiltration attempt in decades, according to Israeli security sources.

“There’s a significant phenomenon here,” said Shalom Ben Hanan, a former senior Shin Bet official. He expressed surprise at the number of Jewish citizens who knowingly collaborated with Iran to gather intelligence or plan sabotage and attacks against Israel.

The revelations have sparked widespread concern and a renewed focus on counterintelligence efforts to safeguard the nation.

he harrowing journey of Manfred Gans, a Jewish soldier during World War II, is a story of unparalleled bravery. Gans ventured deep into Nazi-occupied Germany to rescue his parents from the Theresienstadt concentration camp. His unwavering determination and courage in the face of unimaginable danger are detailed in the book “I Will Come Back for You.”

This extraordinary tale highlights one man’s relentless pursuit of justice and love for family during one of history’s darkest times.

View it on Amazon. Inspiring read.