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Intel shares plunge as Israel factory blast compounds weak outlook. The chipmaker forecast fourth-quarter revenue of $15 billion to $16 billion, below expectations, as a production disruption in Israel and a prolonged PC slowdown weigh on its outlook.

“Investors are practically chasing us”: Israel’s defense-tech funding reversal. Airis Labs co-founder Rotem Abeles says raising capital was once a major challenge. The shift reflects a broader change in investor attitudes.

"If you want to make sales, you need to enter the market as early as possible." Inbar Haham of the 40RTY fund was speaking during a panel moderated by Hilla Ovil-Brenner of ScaleUp House, held at the Tech1 conference.

Australia looks to Iron Dome technology while criticizing Israel’s war in Gaza. Canberra is considering SkyHunter, a US-built version of Israel’s Tamir interceptor, as ministers defend the decision to prioritize the Australian military’s equipment needs.

Political paralysis could cost Israel billions as ministries face budget freeze. A prolonged delay in forming a government could freeze billions of shekels in spending, postpone infrastructure tenders and put tax revenues at risk.

Elbit to unveil underwater drones as it expands autonomous naval portfolio. The first public presentation of its UUV capabilities will feature technology acquired from ISE, whose systems have been delivered to customers in more than 20 countries.

KFC operator in Israel seeks court protection over financial distress. Smart-Service K&K is asking a court to appoint a temporary trustee and freeze legal proceedings as it reports tens of millions of shekels in liabilities.

With 99% counted, Israel’s election leaves parliament deadlocked. Netanyahu’s bloc is projected to win 53 seats, compared with 48 for the bloc led by Gadi Eisenkot.

For most Israeli startups right now, the exit isn’t an IPO. It’s M&A. Shibolet & Co.’s Einat Weidberg on earn-outs, valuation gaps and the early-stage funding squeeze. Read more:

Profit co-founder Asaf Banai says investors ultimately care about returns, and that he is optimistic about Israel "not because of the politicians," but because of its people. Read more:

There’s more money in the market than good deals, and that shifts the power. Rothschild & Co’s Jessica Sellam on why investors will get pickier and founders will get more choice. Read more:

Vine Ventures got into Eon and Wonderful early, two of the biggest startups founded since October 7. Partner Eric Reiner says Israel is “so perfectly positioned for this next wave that it’s almost unfair.” Read more:

AI runs on power and land, and Israel is running out of time to build both. Keystone CEO Navot Bar warns that hyperscalers will take their data centers elsewhere. Read more:

AI training was never Israel’s game. Inference is. VAST Data co-founder Shachar Fienblit on why “everything needs to be built for agents.” Read more:

Is it harder than ever to sell yourself abroad as an Israeli company? Sola Security’s Ron Peled says yes. His answer at TECH1 CONFERENCE: keep innovating, because “Israeli tech delivers no matter what.” Read more:

Mobileye set for record low as earnings fail to revive growth. Shares are expected to fall, bringing the Israeli autonomous-driving company’s market value to roughly $5.5 billion. Third-quarter revenue beat Wall Street estimates but declined year on year.

Zim-chartered container ship sinks after drone strike in Black Sea. The Contship Jet, sailing from Israel to Romania with 421 containers, caught fire after being hit off Bulgaria’s coast. All 18 crew members were rescued.

Team8 co-founder: "There’s a new employee in every organization, and no one ran a background check." Speaking at the Tech1 conference, Liran Grinberg, Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Team8, warned of the security risks posed by AI agents.

Switzerland weighs Israeli air defense system as Patriot delays complicate procurement. Bern has narrowed its options for an additional long-range system to Israel’s Barak MX and France’s SAMP/T NG.

Israeli crypto suspect extradited to U.S. over $186 million Nomad hack. Alexander Blok is accused of using a software vulnerability to withdraw $2.8 million in tokens before other users drained more than $186 million from a Nomad-controlled wallet.