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Israel's Tech Sector Surges Amidst Conflict, Shifting to R&D Focus
How 1 Israeli newsrooms (in Arabic, English) covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
By i24NEWS
What happened
Israel's high-tech sector has achieved record export and funding figures in 2025, demonstrating resilience amidst conflict. The industry is shifting from a "Startup Nation" model to a "Research and Development Nation" focus, emphasizing the retention of talent and intellectual property within Israel.
- 01Israeli high-tech exports hit a record $85 billion in 2025.
- 02The sector contributed 18.3% to Israel's GDP in 2025.
- 03Companies raised $15 billion in funding, a 30% increase.
- 04Google acquired Wiz for $32 billion in March 2025.
- 05Israel is becoming a global deep-tech hub.
- 06The tech sector is shifting focus to R&D retention.
Summary translated & synthesized from the sources below by baba. Read each original for the full report.
The coverage
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