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Israeli-media coverage mentioning Amazon, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.

Tech12 hours ago·1 outlets

Decart Positions Israel as Key Player in AI Models with $6 Billion Anthropic Deal

Israeli AI startup Decart is nearing a $6 billion acquisition by Anthropic, establishing Israel as a key player in AI model development. Decart's technology significantly boosts A…

Decart Positions Israel as Key Player in AI Models with $6 Billion Anthropic Deal
Tech3 days ago

Elon Musk Denies Reports of Buying Israeli AI Startup Decart

Tech3 days ago·2 outlets

Elon Musk Denies SpaceX Is Buying Israeli AI Startup Decart

Elon Musk has denied reports that SpaceX is negotiating to buy Israeli AI startup Decart for 6 to 7 billion dollars. The denial followed a social media post citing an Israeli news…

Tech4 days ago

Israeli Video Tech Firm Kaltura Surges 35% on New AI Avatar Product and Acquisitions

Israeli video technology company Kaltura saw its stock jump 35% after unveiling a new AI avatar product and reporting improved quarterly results. Despite early-stage AI revenues…

Security5 days ago

Security Flaws in Cheap Kids' GPS Watches Allow Hackers to Track and Spy

A security study found that cheap GPS watches for children are vulnerable to hacking, allowing strangers to track, spy, and listen to kids. Experts recommend buying devices from r…

General5 days ago

Amazon Temporarily Offers Free Unlimited Shipping to Israel for Prime Members

TechAug 6, 2026

AI Boom Drives Massive Energy and Water Use, Sparking Local U.S. Protests

By 2026, U.S. tech giants plan to invest heavily in AI infrastructure, causing massive electricity and water consumption that sparks local protests. Communities in Oregon and Ariz…

TechAug 6, 2026·2 outlets

AI Voices Reflect Gender Biases, Sound Female but Think Like Men, Impacting Society and Jobs

Artificial intelligence systems often use female voices for assistants and male voices for authoritative roles, reflecting and reinforcing traditional gender biases. This gender c…

EconomyAug 6, 2026

Amazon Orders Solar Project from Israeli Company Apollo Power, Boosting Shares

Israeli company Apollo Power secured a 2 million shekel solar project order from Amazon Europe for a French site, boosting its stock by 10% despite a five-year 96% decline. The pr…

CultureAug 6, 2026

Rabbi Elimelech Biderman Explains Blessing After Meals as a Source of Prosperity

Rabbi Elimelech Biderman highlights the spiritual and material benefits of reciting the Jewish blessing after meals, Birkat Hamazon, linking it to increased prosperity and honor…

EconomyAug 6, 2026

Nobel Laureate Philip Aghion Warns AI Will Create Billionaires Overnight, Urges Strong Social Policies

Philip Aghion, Nobel laureate economist, views AI as a major growth driver but warns it will create billionaires overnight, necessitating strong social policies. He urges governme…

SecurityAug 6, 2026

Security Flaws in AI Browser Agents Expose Users to Remote Takeover Attacks

Israeli cybersecurity firm Zenity Labs revealed critical zero-click vulnerabilities in AI browser agents at Black Hat USA 2026, enabling attackers to fully control AI assistants i…

TechAug 4, 2026

TCL Launches AI-Powered Air Conditioners for 2026 with Energy Savings and Advanced Air Purification

TCL introduces its 2026 AI-driven air conditioners in Israel, offering up to 35% energy savings, advanced air purification, and smart features. The three series cater to different…

EconomyAug 4, 2026

S&P 500 and Dow Hit Record Highs as Palantir Surges 21% on Strong AI Earnings

The Dow Jones and S&P 500 reached record highs amid strong AI sector earnings and hopeful U.S.-Iran talks, with Palantir soaring 21% after a 93% revenue jump in Q2.

EconomyAug 4, 2026

Tech Stocks Lead Positive Open as US-Iran Tensions Ease and Oil Prices Drop

Global markets opened positively as US-Iran tensions eased and oil prices dropped, boosting tech stocks and chipmakers. Tower Semiconductor prepares to report strong Q2 earnings a…

EconomyAug 3, 2026

Mixed Asian Markets as Oil Prices Drop 4% Amid Global Economic Uncertainty

Asian markets showed mixed performance Monday amid a 4% drop in oil prices and rising US bond yields. Strong US tech earnings, especially from Amazon, boosted optimism, while Japa…

EconomyAug 2, 2026

Markets Face High Uncertainty Amid Geopolitical Tensions and Fed Doubts, Bank Recommends Seven Inflation-Hedging Strategies

Markets worldwide, including Israel's, face heightened uncertainty due to Middle East tensions and doubts over the US Federal Reserve's inflation strategy. Despite mixed stock per…

CultureAug 2, 2026

Aryeh Karlinsky Releases Emotional New Single 'Modim Bechol Yom' Ahead of Son's Bar Mitzvah

Aryeh Karlinsky released a new single 'Modim Bechol Yom' expressing deep gratitude, timed with his eldest son's upcoming bar mitzvah. The song uses traditional Birkat Hamazon lyri…

EconomyAug 2, 2026

AI Giants Race to Hire Skilled Tradespeople Amid Data Center Boom

AI companies and tech giants are investing heavily in data center infrastructure, driving unprecedented demand for skilled tradespeople like electricians and carpenters. Massive t…

AI Giants Race to Hire Skilled Tradespeople Amid Data Center Boom
EconomyJul 31, 2026

Half of Israeli Municipalities Seek Significant Property Tax Hikes Amid Political Deadlock

Half of Israel's municipalities have requested substantial property tax increases for 2027 amid a political deadlock with no Interior Minister to regulate them. These hikes come a…

Half of Israeli Municipalities Seek Significant Property Tax Hikes Amid Political Deadlock
EconomyJul 30, 2026

Kama-Tech Launches New Accelerator Cycle to Boost Ultra-Orthodox High-Tech Startups

Kama-Tech has launched a new accelerator cycle for ultra-Orthodox entrepreneurs, selecting ten startups from over 200 applicants. The program offers training and mentorship in par…

Kama-Tech Launches New Accelerator Cycle to Boost Ultra-Orthodox High-Tech Startups
CultureJul 30, 2026

Rabbi Yishai Walis Discusses Parashat Eikev and AI Halachic Questions

Rabbi Yishai Walis and Shuki Salomon discuss Parashat Eikev, focusing on the Birkat Hamazon's connection to remembering God, Moses' mention of the Golden Calf sin, and halachic qu…

Rabbi Yishai Walis Discusses Parashat Eikev and AI Halachic Questions
EconomyJul 30, 2026

Oil Prices Ease Amid US-Iran Tensions; Asian Markets Show Mixed Trading

US military strikes on Iran escalate tensions, impacting global markets and energy prices. Asian stocks trade mixed, with tech firms showing gains and chip stocks falling amid AI…

Oil Prices Ease Amid US-Iran Tensions; Asian Markets Show Mixed Trading
EconomyJul 30, 2026

US-Iran Tensions Drive Volatility as Tel Aviv Stock Exchange Opens Amid Global Market Uncertainty

The Tel Aviv Stock Exchange opened amid escalating US-Iran tensions, impacting Israeli tech stocks and global markets. US Federal Reserve kept rates steady but signaled possible h…

US-Iran Tensions Drive Volatility as Tel Aviv Stock Exchange Opens Amid Global Market Uncertainty
TechJul 29, 2026·2 outlets

Former AWS Executive Eliran Ben-David Joins OpenAI to Lead Israeli Startup Partnerships

Eliran Ben-David, formerly of AWS, has joined OpenAI to lead its engagement with Israeli startups amid efforts to strengthen its presence in Israel's AI ecosystem. OpenAI is respo…

Former AWS Executive Eliran Ben-David Joins OpenAI to Lead Israeli Startup Partnerships
CultureJul 29, 2026

Rabbi Eliyahu Birnbaum Travels 143 Countries to Connect and Strengthen Jewish Identity Worldwide

Rabbi Eliyahu Birnbaum has traveled to 143 countries to connect with Jewish communities worldwide, emphasizing Jewish pride and identity preservation. From remote Amazonian Morocc…

Rabbi Eliyahu Birnbaum Travels 143 Countries to Connect and Strengthen Jewish Identity Worldwide
EconomyJul 28, 2026

Kama-Tech Launches New Accelerator Cycle for Ultra-Orthodox Startups

Kama-Tech has launched a new accelerator cycle selecting ten ultra-Orthodox startups from over 200 applicants. The program offers extensive support and operates with strategic par…

Kama-Tech Launches New Accelerator Cycle for Ultra-Orthodox Startups
SecurityJul 28, 2026

Beware QR Code Scams in Parking Lots and Restaurants Targeting Personal Data

Scammers are exploiting blind trust in QR codes by placing fake stickers over legitimate ones in places like restaurants and parking lots, leading users to phishing sites that ste…

GeneralJul 27, 2026·2 outlets

Modular Shipping Container Pools Offer Quick Summer Backyard Solutions

Shipping container pools are becoming a popular, fast-install alternative to concrete pools in the US and abroad, with growing interest in Israel. Smaller metal stock tank pools a…

SportsJul 25, 2026

Israeli Runner Matan Ivri Breaks National Records, Eyes 2024 Olympics

Matan Ivri, a former orienteering champion turned middle-distance runner, has broken Israeli national records in the 1,500 meters and aims to qualify for the 2024 European Champio…

EconomyJul 25, 2026

Trump Threatens Significant Tariffs on EU Over Tech Company Fines

Trump Threatens Significant Tariffs on EU Over Tech Company Fines
HealthJul 22, 2026

Peptide Craze Grows Amid FDA Review and Celebrity Endorsements in US and Israel

Peptides have become a booming wellness trend in the US and Israel, endorsed by celebrities and public figures despite limited scientific backing. The FDA is reviewing regulations…

TechJul 21, 2026·3 outlets

OpenAI Establishes Business Development Presence in Israel to Engage Local High-Tech Sector

OpenAI is launching a business development operation in Israel to connect with the local high-tech sector, recruiting a senior executive from Amazon to lead efforts focused on Isr…

OpenAI Establishes Business Development Presence in Israel to Engage Local High-Tech Sector
SecurityJul 21, 2026

Iran's Revolutionary Guards Claim Cyberattack on Amazon Data Center in Bahrain

Iran's Revolutionary Guards claim they attacked Amazon's main data center in Bahrain, according to Iranian media, with no confirmation from Amazon or Bahrain.

Iran's Revolutionary Guards Claim Cyberattack on Amazon Data Center in Bahrain
TechJul 19, 2026·2 outlets

Amazon AWS Billing Glitch Causes Trillion-Dollar Invoices Worldwide

A billing error in Amazon's AWS cloud service caused users worldwide to receive invoices with unrealistically high amounts, some exceeding trillions of dollars. Amazon confirmed i…

Amazon AWS Billing Glitch Causes Trillion-Dollar Invoices Worldwide
EconomyJul 19, 2026

S&P 500 Emerges as Israel’s New Leading Brand Symbolizing Financial Culture Shift

By 2026, the S&P 500 has become a prominent brand in Israel, symbolizing a cultural shift toward investment and financial responsibility among diverse groups. It serves as an acce…

CultureJul 19, 2026

From Ted Lasso to Liga Gimel: Top Football Series and Films to Fill the World Cup Void

A selection of acclaimed football-themed series and films, from "Ted Lasso" to Israeli documentaries, offer fans rich stories and insights to enjoy during the World Cup hiatus. Th…

From Ted Lasso to Liga Gimel: Top Football Series and Films to Fill the World Cup Void
CultureJul 16, 2026

Gal Gadot Stars in Amazon Prime's New Thriller 'The Runner' Releasing September 2

Amazon Prime Video unveiled the trailer for "The Runner," a psychological thriller starring Gal Gadot as a lawyer racing to save her kidnapped son in London. Directed by Kevin Mac…

TechJul 15, 2026

Chinese Company Unveils Advanced T2 Humanoid Robot with Massive Computing Power

Booster Robotics, a Chinese company, has introduced the T2 humanoid robot with enhanced physical capabilities and NVIDIA's powerful Jetson Thor T5000 chip. The robot is designed f…

Chinese Company Unveils Advanced T2 Humanoid Robot with Massive Computing Power
EconomyJul 15, 2026

SpaceX Stock Falls Below IPO Price, Erasing $800 Billion From Market Value

SpaceX's stock has fallen below its IPO price, wiping out $800 billion in market value since its June peak. The decline reflects broader tech market weakness amid interest rate co…

SpaceX Stock Falls Below IPO Price, Erasing $800 Billion From Market Value
CultureJul 15, 2026

Amazon MGM Releases First Trailer for 'I Play Rocky' About Sylvester Stallone's Breakthrough

Amazon MGM released the first trailer for "I Play Rocky," a film about Sylvester Stallone's early struggle to star in his own screenplay "Rocky." The movie, directed by Peter Farr…

Amazon MGM Releases First Trailer for 'I Play Rocky' About Sylvester Stallone's Breakthrough
EconomyJul 15, 2026

Online Retailers Use Dynamic Pricing to Offer New Customers Steep Discounts

An Israeli consumer paid full price for a drone on AliExpress, while a new user was offered the same drone at a 45% discount using the same link. This case illustrates how online…

Online Retailers Use Dynamic Pricing to Offer New Customers Steep Discounts
EconomyJul 15, 2026·2 outlets

Global Duty-Free Shops Ranked by Best Deals and Shopping Experience

International airports vary widely in duty-free shopping quality and pricing, with London Heathrow leading in experience and Dubai excelling in alcohol and tobacco deals. Asian ai…

Global Duty-Free Shops Ranked by Best Deals and Shopping Experience
TechJul 15, 2026

OpenAI Develops Portable AI Smart Speaker as Personal Home Companion

OpenAI is developing a portable AI smart speaker designed as a personal home companion, integrating ChatGPT features and competing with Apple, Amazon, and Google. The device will…

OpenAI Develops Portable AI Smart Speaker as Personal Home Companion
EconomyJul 13, 2026

Apple Hits $4.7 Trillion Market Cap Amid AI Investment Bubble Concerns

Apple's stock reached a record $4.7 trillion market cap amid concerns over an AI investment bubble driving investors away from heavily investing tech firms. Apple's conservative A…

Apple Hits $4.7 Trillion Market Cap Amid AI Investment Bubble Concerns
TechJul 13, 2026

Sonos Launches Play Speaker to Regain Market Share Amid App Troubles

Sonos introduces the Play, a new portable speaker balancing sound quality and mobility, aiming to recover from app issues and market competition. Weighing 1.3 kg, it offers advanc…

Sonos Launches Play Speaker to Regain Market Share Amid App Troubles
EconomyJul 13, 2026·3 outlets

AliExpress Implements VAT Prepayment and Improves Pickup Options for Israeli Shoppers

AliExpress has started charging VAT upfront on orders over $75 for Israeli customers and improved pickup point options to enhance convenience. The platform expects shipping cost r…

CultureJul 13, 2026

Esther Exposito Faces Dilemma Supporting Spain or France in World Cup Semifinal

Spanish actress Esther Exposito, dating French captain Kylian Mbappe, faces a personal conflict supporting Spain or France in the World Cup semifinal. She admitted her divided loy…

Esther Exposito Faces Dilemma Supporting Spain or France in World Cup Semifinal