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Palo Alto CEO: "The SaaS apocalypse is dead, at least in cybersecurity."

The cybersecurity giant's first full quarter with CyberArk highlights growing demand for AI-era security platforms.
@PaloAltoNtwks
https://t.co/TQbF7MlJMe

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.@Coralogix raises $200 million at $1.6 billion valuation as AI drives data surge.

Observability company says explosion in telemetry data is accelerating demand, not replacing its core market.
https://t.co/1DclVcL6PK

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The world condemned Israel. Then it bought $19.2 billion of its weapons.

Defense exports surged 30% to a record high as governments balanced political criticism with growing security demands.
https://t.co/MjeUnZtE0B

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Israeli startup Shifters raises $10.2 million Seed to build autonomous battlefield robots.

Company targets high-risk environments with AI-driven ground platforms.
https://t.co/AUaDUmtSnf

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.@salignostics receives $1.87 million @gatesfoundation grant for saliva-based HIV and pregnancy tests.

Funding to accelerate non-invasive diagnostics aimed at improving access in developing regions.
https://t.co/OQdXD2rnXj

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“You’re going to find a disproportionate number of the brightest minds in AI per capita in Israel.”

Buddy Arnheim, founding partner at Lobby Capital, joined CTech for its 2026 International VC Survey.
https://t.co/75bOtilHaq

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Skai lays off 20% of staff, citing AI-driven transformation.

About 100 employees affected as company retools global operations model.
https://t.co/iOM337ZS8k

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Is Israel’s data center boom a growth engine or the next market bubble?

A wave of new entrants raises questions about electricity limits, financing risks and long-term winners.
https://t.co/v5ofA2SoPd

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Israel to scan every tax return with AI after finding $7 billion gap.

Tax Authority says artificial intelligence tools already identified major discrepancies and could expand enforcement from a 4% sample to full coverage of filings.
https://t.co/T6auKRN7k6

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Europe’s China reckoning holds lessons for Israel.

Just as Europe increasingly questions how to structure economic and diplomatic relations with a country helping sustain Russia’s war effort, Israel may increasingly ask parallel questions regarding Iran.
https://t.co/XbxwiYxdHi

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.@CatoNetworks opens London hub, plans 50 new hires as global workforce expands.

Israeli cybersecurity company formalizes its UK presence with a new London office, adding an AI-focused engineering hub while continuing large-scale recruitment in Israel.
https://t.co/bUgO8YsmvT

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Claroty: “When the conflict with Iran broke out 39 Israeli employees were stranded.”

Natalie Katester Boimer, Global VP of Human Resources @Claroty, explores prioritizing daily purpose over flashy perks.
https://t.co/Ow6ElNLspx

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$240 billion and climbing: @PaloAltoNtwks extends remarkable rally after earnings.

Investors pushed shares higher after the cybersecurity group reported stronger-than-expected growth and raised confidence in its AI-driven platform strategy.
https://t.co/OLewEC3oRs

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"Within six months, Israel's high-tech sector could shrink by 25% to 30%."

Former banking supervisor Hedva Ber warned that the strong shekel is pushing tech activity abroad, while BOI Governor Yaron signaled growing openness to faster interest-rate cuts.
https://t.co/0diBzYbokA

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.@AlephFarms cuts jobs and shifts to outsourcing as cultivated meat industry stumbles.

Israeli foodtech company seeks fresh funding while adapting to a market struggling to prove commercial viability.
https://t.co/OZz8J0nN2q

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#Exclusive: @cyera_io raises $300 million at $12 billion valuation, extending its rapid ascent.

The Israeli data security company raised $400 million at a $9 billion valuation just five months ago.
https://t.co/zjhm943ixr

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.@guyro, @Meta's CISO and top Israeli executive, announces departure.

Veteran leader of cybersecurity and AI transformation to leave after nearly 13 years.
https://t.co/FJakmIjSql

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Palo Alto Networks doubles in two months to $243 billion valuation before earnings test.

Investors weigh AI-driven acquisitions and rapid growth against pressure on margins and profitability.
https://t.co/MveHGgK2AL

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Centrical raises $39 million after refocusing business for the AI era.

Israeli software company narrowed its customer base, cut headcount and shifted toward managing both human employees and AI agents.
https://t.co/dOz8Eeh00C

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Israeli AI cooling startup @ZutaCore raises $100 million Series C at $600 million valuation.

Samsung, Mitsubishi Electric and Carrier back data center infrastructure company from Sderot.
https://t.co/xpZHOocqsI